Abyssinian Cavy Club

The following notes define the main colour groups and give guidance on the correct classes to enter when exhibiting.

Brindles Have interspersed red and black hairs, as well mixed as possible. Brindles in which red hairs predominate are termed `light brindles', those in which black hairs predominate are termed `dark brindles'.

Brindle Abysinian

Tortoiseshells Have patches of red and black hairs, these to be as clear as possible but in no set pattern. True Brindles and Tortoiseshells are rarely seen, the majority being a mixture of both patchwork and brindling. Occasionally exhibits can carry small clumps of white hairs. Providing that these hairs do not in total exceed the size of a £1 coin, these cavies can be exhibited as Brindle/Tortoiseshells.

Tortoisehsell Abysinian

Tortoiseshell and White To consist of patches of red, black and white hairs placed separately but in no definite order. Although brindling is often seen, clarity of colour and patches is sought, and this adds to the attractiveness of the exhibit.

Tortoisehsell & White Abysinian