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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
− | The breeds described below have been derived from the 'American Cavy Breeders Association' which provided the most comprehensive list of breeds. Please see http://www.acbaonline.com/breeds.html for further information. <p> | + | The breeds described below have been derived from the 'American Cavy Breeders Association' which provided the most comprehensive list of breeds. |
| *To make the process of breed identification easier, each breed has several examples and includes a small narrative of the breed characteristics. The various colours and their descriptions can also be found at the bottom of the page. | | *To make the process of breed identification easier, each breed has several examples and includes a small narrative of the breed characteristics. The various colours and their descriptions can also be found at the bottom of the page. |
| *In the UK The National Cavy Club promotes breed standards and encourages keeping, breeding and exhibiting. This can be found at; http://www.nationalcavyclub.co.uk/. | | *In the UK The National Cavy Club promotes breed standards and encourages keeping, breeding and exhibiting. This can be found at; http://www.nationalcavyclub.co.uk/. |
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− | ===Abyssinian===
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| * The Abyssinian has a rough short coat defined by a symmetrical pattern of rosettes and ridges (similar to whorls in horses). The coat is often able to stand on end to accentuate the ridges. Variety of colours. | | * The Abyssinian has a rough short coat defined by a symmetrical pattern of rosettes and ridges (similar to whorls in horses). The coat is often able to stand on end to accentuate the ridges. Variety of colours. |
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− | ==Abyssinian Satin== | + | ===Abyssinian Satin=== |
| *Same as above except rough feeling coat has a more satin feel and is generally softer. | | *Same as above except rough feeling coat has a more satin feel and is generally softer. |
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| Image:Himalayan3.jpg|'''Himalayan''' <br> freewebs.com | | Image:Himalayan3.jpg|'''Himalayan''' <br> freewebs.com |
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