we are working on applications for registration of breeders so please be patient until the club has sorted through any kinks. we will post updates as we advance. we have chosen people to run the club which will be posted on this site soon and will open out doors soon to all owners, breeders & exhibitors of these beautiful animals.
Irish Cavy Club - (I.C.C)
Welcome to the Irish Cavy Club founded 17/7/13.
dedicated solely to cavies with the main aim of the club is to help raise cavy welfare standards, educate owners of the best form of care & to start registered lines of cavies for showing or breeding. The club has the interests of the animals at heart FIRST. On our website you will find information on the club, rescues for cavies, recognized & registered breeders, caresheets, links & much much more. Serving the republic of ireland but open to members from N.I and other countries also. Benefits of membership include but not limited to subscription to our newsletter, discounts for classes at shows held by the ICC, club keyring, breed standards poster and much more.
Irelands FIRST & only cavy club & registration system
We aim to hold annual cavy shows and perhaps in time more frequently. We hope to increase breed standards in ireland to conform more to the likes of the BCC in the uk and you can see breed standards here on our site. we are however an IRISH club and so will not be affiliated to, governed by or following any other countries club rules or standards.
The ICC is a friendly club always more then happy to offer help and advice on breeding, showing & caring for cavies and im sure our members and registered breeders will too.
We are not taking on members or organizing shows yet as we have started this club with little more then a name. We shall keep updates here and once we gain enough interest membership will be open to the public and we will work from there.
Find us on FACEBOOK – irish cavy club
also come join on FACEBOOK – irish guinea pig & rabbit group
Looking for breeders who specialize in a breed or color of cavy to be registered with us as a breed specific breeder and a special award annually will be given to the breeder who best represents there breed or color.
for a free 8 page Caresheet, breed standards and show info please email us
general enquires to: irishcavyclub@live.com
Club secretary – for info or advice contact Anna
entries to be sent to:
cheques/postal orders can be made payable to ICC
email entries and entries on show day also welcome but to be paid in full before you pen your cavies.
Registering with the I.C.C as a breeder
To start our registered breeding stock all cavies must conform with our breed standard. first time registered cavies must be 6+ months & inspected by the club in person or via good high quality photos should travel be an issue & vet checked to be in good general health this allows us to set a standard of registered pigs to work from and improve standard etc in later litters.
Become a Registered Breeder
registering with the I.C.C
to become a registered breeder you must firstly be a member of the ICC. You must then register with us a suitable caviary stud name prefix which will be used at the start of ALL you cavies registered names for example “drummers cavies salamander” this ensures buyers, attenders of shows held & others will get to know your studs name & help you build a reputation in the show ring & as a breeder.
Membership fee – yearly ? euro
Breeders or boarders registration fee yearly - ? euro.
Adult cavy reg fee – ? euro
litters reg fee – ? euro per piglet
Breeders registering with us will get a unqnie caviary prefix stud name (unless you wish to transfer one from another country), info pack, membership, breed standards posters, breed standards points info & guides, mention on our website & breeders membership number much more.
Preparing for a show -
preparing for a cavy show is relatively easy and the club are happy to offer advice via call or email anytime where a member is unsure how best to proceed.
You will need a small square display pillow or mat for the judging table to place your cavies on while being inspected by judge. These can be bought at holy cavy customs small business by emily white OR you can make your own/buy one suitable. Dont worry even a folded towel will be good to get you started. Some breeders will custom their own display squares and the color of your mat/pillow should help enhance your guinea pig being displayed for example a red mat would be ideal for a white or a black self cavy.
You will be required to bring your own carrier large enough for you cavy/s and should have a water bottle & feed bowl attached this is for travel and for a holding pen until your class is being judged. However show pens can be pre-booked with show secretary.
You will be asked to provide hay & water for the duration of the show for each cavy your showing and also any bedding or mats for either your carrier or for a booked show pen. Shavings available where requested. But we would recommend high absorbency carefresh bedding or a piece of vet bed.
Ideally you should have your membership card with you or have your ICC membership number memorized or written down for show day. As this is sometimes requested when filling out prize cards details.
You cavy should be bathed preferably with a lice shampoo we recommend GG range in the uk to prevent spread of lice at a show & well groomed. You should have the nails trimmed and weight checked.
You should spend time daily handling your cavy, getting it used to being inspected, picked up & groomed. training your cavy to stay on its display mat is sometime you should also do and with time and experience your cavy will mellow and become used to all areas of a show day.
How Icc shows work -
you choose a class/s best suited to your cavy taking into consideration its breed, age and gender. (list of classes will be found on the secretary's table) each cavy will get a pen number on the day & this number should also be displayed for the judging table too. There are breed classes for members ONLY and pedigree cavies. 1St, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded in each class. After judging of all classes have finished a championship class will be held and ALL first prize pigs from above classes can be entered (NO CHARGE) both champion and reserve champion will be awarded. Junior cavy classes are for cavies aged 12 weeks – 6 months. Veteran class is for guinea pigs 4 years +. all first prize winners are asked to stay on show grounds with their cavies should they wish to compete for the championship. Entry fee, show start time and more info available at secretary's table or available on our website.
1st, 2nd and 3rd will also be awarded in all pet classes. Open to members and non members. Both purebred non registered and cross bred cavies ONLY !
Cavy classes -
Classes -
showing starts 1pm sharp. Usually runs for 1 hour.
All animals to be booked in & ready to show by 12.30 at the latest.
Entry fee non members is 3 euro & Members 2 euro per cavy
Limited amount of cages can be pre-booked for show day 50c each.
1st prize card & rosette. 2nd & 3rd prize cards in all classes.
Champion – 10 euro cash, goodie basket, rosette & championship photo card.
Reserve Champion – 5 euro cash, rosette & card.
Show is OPEN everyone is welcome - to all members and non members so why not come along for the day and meet us whether you own a cavy or just have an interest in them as an animal.
Please note that champion certificates will be posted to your home address within 2-4 weeks of date won. We require you to either email or permit us to photo you cavy for the champion certificate and an example can be seen on our website. This will include your name, caviary, date awarded, pigs registered name, color, dob and judges signiture
BREED Classes
Best smooth or crested
Best peruvian
Best sheltie or coronet
Best teddy or rex
best longhaired other variety - lunkarya, texel, alpaca
Champion - BEST in show and reserve best
Fun classes -
open to all non registered cavies and some open to registered cavies
Best unusual color or marking
Best Cross breed
Best pet - non registered cavies only
Best sow & piglet 8-12 weeks
Best veteran 4+ years
Fancy dress - must be well fitting and doesnt squeeze or impare pigs movement
Piggie Racing
Piggie eating contest
Best piggy personality
prettiest sow
most handsome boar
Heaviest pig - cuy breed excluded
Best Pair of look a like piggies
Best rescue cavy – from recognized rescue only. All funds from class entries will be donated to ?
we hope to hold anniversary show july each year.
Each cavy shown in breed classes should be a close to the breed standard as is possible with no fur faults, must be entire, and no major disqualification for their breed standard.
Special award certificate yearly will be awarded to breeders who specialize in a particular breed or color of breed ONLY ! For example a breeder who exhibits and breeds only pink eyed whites and nothing more at their stud.
ALL show results will be posted on our site
Sale pens available
must be pre-booked. 1 euro per pig. 50% for sale pen money will be donated to aid rescues in ireland.
One or pair of adult cavy 6+ months or 3 piglets 2-6 months per pen ONLY so please book according to how many you intend to display on the day
sales pens FREE for rescues.
All stock MUST be healthy, good weight for their age and free from pests/disease. We reserve the right to refuse or ask to remove any cavies who we feel do not meet criteria. Please do not bring your own cages or cavies for sale outside of our selling pens as you will be asked to leave.
Judges -
breed standard classes – ?
Pet classes – ?
rescue class – ?
Tea/coffee/water and snacks/sandwiches/cupcakes available on the day
Show rules -
Cavy SHOW rules -
both members and non members are permitted to show with us but certain classes are restricted to breed ONLY
Enteries can be pre-booked via post or email or enteries can be lodged on day of the show no later then 12 noon.
all exhibitors must have suitable carriers for their cavies and provide fresh water/hay/feed for the duration of the show anyone not doing so will be in breech of club rules regarding animal welfare & removed from show grounds.
carriers should be supervised at all times & never left unattended
only 1 person is permitted to be present at the show table per cavy be them an owner or designated handler. unless the exhibitor is under 13 years of age then they must be accompanied by an adult
all cavies entered must be in good health, treated for parasites & well groomed
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize will only be awarded in a class of 4 or more enteries. only 1st prize will be given in a class of less then 4. and in cases where enteries are insufficent we reserve the right to eliminate that class, regroup it with another class or re-name the class.
Judges will be checking the overall condition of the cavy - coat, nails, weight, eyes, teeth etc and in some shows we will be working on breed standard points.
The judges decision is final. Should an exhibitor have an objection it must be lodged in writing within 5 working days after date of the show with a fee of 10 euro. Entry fee for class/s and objection fee will be returned should the committee deem your objection be upheld. All fees will be retained should the committee deem your objection frivolous.
in the case of shows where caging is supplied all entries must be pre-booked for all classes with the club secretary. Entry numbers for pens will be issued on the day of show. Pre-entry only to ensure we have enough display cages
The show is expected to take no longer then 2 hours. No animals are to be removed from the show grounds before judging has finished
Prizes to be collected at secretary table at 3pm after judging has finished & exhibitors must display pen number to collect prizes.
Entry fee's are non refundable.
Breech of show rules will mean an exhibitor will forfeit all prizes & entry fee's. We reserve the right to refuse an exhibitor to compete. We also reserve the right to expel an exhibitor from a class & retain class fee should the animal being exhibited be of poor health or if the exhibitor is acting in a manner we deem unacceptable while showing.
Refreshments will be sold on the day with thanks to ??? local business.
All exhibitors & guests are urged to have full personal insurance. Neither the club nor owner of the premises used will be held responsible for theft, loss, injuries or damage to property while attending our show day.
25% of the money raised on show day will be donated to a rescue of our clubs choice. all other funds will go into the running of the club & to aid in organizing other shows at later dates.
All entered animals & their exhibitors MUST be booked in & ready to present to the judging table 30 mins before start of the show.
Selling of exhibited cavies is ONLY permitted with a green card of sale, purchased at the secretary table for 2 euro. Other then this NO animals are to be offered for sale/free on the show day without purchase of a green card. we have a card for exhibits for sale only & a breeder/rescue card which allows multiple animals to be placed on offer to new homes.
No one is permitted to open cages or handle animals unless owner or judge.
Each person entering has signed on entry form & agreed to the above rules.\
No pregnant sows are to be shown & no babies under 12 weeks to be shown except for best sow & piglet class.
We ask that members please remove bedding from their cages and take any rubbish home
any champion or perpetual rosettes & trophies should be returned 5 weeks prior to the next show day.
Sponsers & other info -
List of show sponsers available on our website - to become a class or show sponser please contact us - email your name, class or show to sponser & what you can offer.
you can offer services such as boarding, cash or supplies to help sponser the show we will consider anything.
we are always seeking people to offer their time as show day staff/stewards to help assemble caging, make food/tea, clean up after the show and help us anyway you can.
we will have a breeders corner - for registered breeders to premote their caviary & offer advice. NO animals offered for sale without a green card thanks.
we will also have a rescues corner - for rescues to promote, offer advice & even display adoptable piggies
we will be holding online & show day PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITIONS with prize cards, goodies and more
Rescue's
Here we provide information on rescues around ireland who either specialize in or willing to take in cavies. We think very highly of rescue and would recommend it to anyone looking for a pig before thinking of buying from a breeder. There are pro's and con's to a rescue cavy but they can be so very rewarding to own too.
below is a list of rescues including name, phone, email, area and website/facebook page for photos of adoptable cavies.
Any donations, help offered or piggies adopted is greatly appreciated and we view rescue cavies highly at both our shows & in general so why not email us stories of rescue cavies, pictures and more ! We would love to hear from you. 25% of all money made on show days goes directly to sarah's rodent rescue specializing in cavies. We support all rescues and are delighted to work with a rescue regarding advertising, donations, help or any advice they can offer to increase welfare standards.
Breed classes are open to those looking to exhibit show or breeding line cavies and we would prefer if all rescues are kept to the classes we would recommend for them to give rescues and pedigree cavies the best chances at a prize in classes entered. We actually have MORE classes for pet and rescue cavies then breed ONLY classes to show our major support of rescues and pets.
Good homes is where good welfare is started
so if your looking for a pet only then adopt
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR MORE RESCUES IN IRELAND TO HELP THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS
so if you are setting up, already own or interested in being a rescue let us know
Sarah's Rodent Rescue
Clonsilla Dublin
Contact – sarah on:
email:
website:
facebook:
Dublin small animal rescue
Artane dublin 5
email: dublinsmallanimalrescue@gmail.com
website: www.dublinsmallanimalrescue.webs.com
facebook is www.facebook.com/dublinsmallanimalrescue.
Breeders Code of ethics -
as a registered breeder with the ICC your caviary & cavies will be expected to be of a certain standard outlined in our code of ethics. This is to ensure the animals bred & sold by your caviary are cared for well, advertised well & found suitable homes.
Breeders will not be permitted to breeder more then 8 litters in 12 month period and only 5 of these litters can be registered with us. We ask that piglets who are not ideal in coat, coloring, weight or have had any issues at birth should not be considered by the breeder for registration & a PET home only be sought for them.
Provide suitable bedding, good feed, clean water & well sized housing space for the animals per caging. Must be cleaned out no less then every week. Have hay provided 24/7.
adults used for breeding must be in good health, of good weight with no illness or ailments present. Piglets are to be sold in good health 6+ weeks of age no sooner.
Sows will not be bred from more then twice a year.
Breeders are not permitted to sell there animals at public events or gatherings such as agriculture shows, marts, boot sales Nor are they permitted to supply pet shops this is to ensure a loving home is found for your cavies.
Breeders are not permitted to offer any animal FREE to good home via public adverts such as papers, pin up or online. All attempts to keep or source Pet homes should be made for retired cavies to prevent strain on rescues.
All cavies offered for sale must come with change over feed sample & a free caresheet. Breeders should also offer buyers good advice before & after sale.
Breeders can be removed from our directory for complaints about mis-sexing an animal, mis-representing an animal for sale, poor condition of animal for sale or used for breeding stock, poor housing conditions, mass breeding or. The breeder will be contacted if a complaint is made. The ICC will then decide if the complaint merits further investigation. Should we deem the complaint as frivolous or if all attempts by the breeder to contact or make right any wrongs have been ignored. More then 3 complaints and a breeder will be removed.
Complaints against a breeder must be lodged in writing to the ICC via email along with proof of your complaint I.e vet bills for injuries, professional opinions in writing from vet or rescue regarding condition of animal or condition of breeders set up & a copy of complaint sent to the SPCA or other local rescue reporting the breeder. Anyone complaining MUST have tried to contact the breeder and voice their concerns first allowing the breeder to rectify any issues the buyer has.
Breeders are nor permitted to mix breed cavies they intend to show, use for breeding or sell. mixed litters can not be registered with us.
Breeders will only be permitted to register 5 NEW breeding adults every 12 months intended to be used at the breeders caviary. Members will be considered a breeder & can qualify as a breeder for our directory if you own 1 or more adult boars & 2 or more sows. No more then 10 sows will be registered to the same breeders caviary, to prevent mass breeding. Any number of boars may be kept by a breeder.
Litters can only be registered with us if both parent cavies are already registered & the litter are under 12 weeks of age.
If a breeder is found to be OR sells to another breeder in breech of our code of ethics/rules we reserve the right to block all registration to this breeder & have the right to refuse future litters to be registered.
Breeders must have a refund or replace return policy of at least 14 days, after these 14 days are up breeders are permitted to take back pets they have sold without issuing a refund. Breeders should be in a position to take back in unwanted pets they have bred & sold. This is to help with rehoming issues & lessen stress on rescues as well as preventing the animal from ending up in an unsuitable home.
Breeders must have been breeding for at least 1 year prior to registering with us. Anyone wishing to become a new breeder can notify us of a date they have started to breed & in 12 months time should no issues come to light they will be permitted to become a breeder with us.
Breeders set ups & all parent cavies must be available for buyers to view.
Breeders will only breed to conform with breed standards outlined by the ICC. We NEVER support or permit inbreeding or line breeding within 5 generations and breeders found to be practicing the above will be removed from our directory & membership pulled.
Irish Cavy Club - (I.C.C)
Welcome to the Irish Cavy Club founded 17/7/13.
dedicated solely to cavies with the main aim of the club is to help raise cavy welfare standards, educate owners of the best form of care & to start registered lines of cavies for showing or breeding. The club has the interests of the animals at heart FIRST. On our website you will find information on the club, rescues for cavies, recognized & registered breeders, caresheets, links & much much more. Serving the republic of ireland but open to members from N.I and other countries also. Benefits of membership include but not limited to subscription to our newsletter, discounts for classes at shows held by the ICC, club keyring, breed standards poster and much more.
Irelands FIRST & only cavy club & registration system
We aim to hold annual cavy shows and perhaps in time more frequently. We hope to increase breed standards in ireland to conform more to the likes of the BCC in the uk and you can see breed standards here on our site. we are however an IRISH club and so will not be affiliated to, governed by or following any other countries club rules or standards.
The ICC is a friendly club always more then happy to offer help and advice on breeding, showing & caring for cavies and im sure our members and registered breeders will too.
We are not taking on members or organizing shows yet as we have started this club with little more then a name. We shall keep updates here and once we gain enough interest membership will be open to the public and we will work from there.
Find us on FACEBOOK – irish cavy club
also come join on FACEBOOK – irish guinea pig & rabbit group
Looking for breeders who specialize in a breed or color of cavy to be registered with us as a breed specific breeder and a special award annually will be given to the breeder who best represents there breed or color.
for a free 8 page Caresheet, breed standards and show info please email us
general enquires to: irishcavyclub@live.com
Club secretary – for info or advice contact Anna
entries to be sent to:
cheques/postal orders can be made payable to ICC
email entries and entries on show day also welcome but to be paid in full before you pen your cavies.
Registering with the I.C.C as a breeder
To start our registered breeding stock all cavies must conform with our breed standard. first time registered cavies must be 6+ months & inspected by the club in person or via good high quality photos should travel be an issue & vet checked to be in good general health this allows us to set a standard of registered pigs to work from and improve standard etc in later litters.
Become a Registered Breeder
registering with the I.C.C
to become a registered breeder you must firstly be a member of the ICC. You must then register with us a suitable caviary stud name prefix which will be used at the start of ALL you cavies registered names for example “drummers cavies salamander” this ensures buyers, attenders of shows held & others will get to know your studs name & help you build a reputation in the show ring & as a breeder.
Membership fee – yearly ? euro
Breeders or boarders registration fee yearly - ? euro.
Adult cavy reg fee – ? euro
litters reg fee – ? euro per piglet
Breeders registering with us will get a unqnie caviary prefix stud name (unless you wish to transfer one from another country), info pack, membership, breed standards posters, breed standards points info & guides, mention on our website & breeders membership number much more.
Preparing for a show -
preparing for a cavy show is relatively easy and the club are happy to offer advice via call or email anytime where a member is unsure how best to proceed.
You will need a small square display pillow or mat for the judging table to place your cavies on while being inspected by judge. These can be bought at holy cavy customs small business by emily white OR you can make your own/buy one suitable. Dont worry even a folded towel will be good to get you started. Some breeders will custom their own display squares and the color of your mat/pillow should help enhance your guinea pig being displayed for example a red mat would be ideal for a white or a black self cavy.
You will be required to bring your own carrier large enough for you cavy/s and should have a water bottle & feed bowl attached this is for travel and for a holding pen until your class is being judged. However show pens can be pre-booked with show secretary.
You will be asked to provide hay & water for the duration of the show for each cavy your showing and also any bedding or mats for either your carrier or for a booked show pen. Shavings available where requested. But we would recommend high absorbency carefresh bedding or a piece of vet bed.
Ideally you should have your membership card with you or have your ICC membership number memorized or written down for show day. As this is sometimes requested when filling out prize cards details.
You cavy should be bathed preferably with a lice shampoo we recommend GG range in the uk to prevent spread of lice at a show & well groomed. You should have the nails trimmed and weight checked.
You should spend time daily handling your cavy, getting it used to being inspected, picked up & groomed. training your cavy to stay on its display mat is sometime you should also do and with time and experience your cavy will mellow and become used to all areas of a show day.
How Icc shows work -
you choose a class/s best suited to your cavy taking into consideration its breed, age and gender. (list of classes will be found on the secretary's table) each cavy will get a pen number on the day & this number should also be displayed for the judging table too. There are breed classes for members ONLY and pedigree cavies. 1St, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded in each class. After judging of all classes have finished a championship class will be held and ALL first prize pigs from above classes can be entered (NO CHARGE) both champion and reserve champion will be awarded. Junior cavy classes are for cavies aged 12 weeks – 6 months. Veteran class is for guinea pigs 4 years +. all first prize winners are asked to stay on show grounds with their cavies should they wish to compete for the championship. Entry fee, show start time and more info available at secretary's table or available on our website.
1st, 2nd and 3rd will also be awarded in all pet classes. Open to members and non members. Both purebred non registered and cross bred cavies ONLY !
Cavy classes -
Classes -
showing starts 1pm sharp. Usually runs for 1 hour.
All animals to be booked in & ready to show by 12.30 at the latest.
Entry fee non members is 3 euro & Members 2 euro per cavy
Limited amount of cages can be pre-booked for show day 50c each.
1st prize card & rosette. 2nd & 3rd prize cards in all classes.
Champion – 10 euro cash, goodie basket, rosette & championship photo card.
Reserve Champion – 5 euro cash, rosette & card.
Show is OPEN everyone is welcome - to all members and non members so why not come along for the day and meet us whether you own a cavy or just have an interest in them as an animal.
Please note that champion certificates will be posted to your home address within 2-4 weeks of date won. We require you to either email or permit us to photo you cavy for the champion certificate and an example can be seen on our website. This will include your name, caviary, date awarded, pigs registered name, color, dob and judges signiture
BREED Classes
Best smooth or crested
Best peruvian
Best sheltie or coronet
Best teddy or rex
best longhaired other variety - lunkarya, texel, alpaca
Champion - BEST in show and reserve best
Fun classes -
open to all non registered cavies and some open to registered cavies
Best unusual color or marking
Best Cross breed
Best pet - non registered cavies only
Best sow & piglet 8-12 weeks
Best veteran 4+ years
Fancy dress - must be well fitting and doesnt squeeze or impare pigs movement
Piggie Racing
Piggie eating contest
Best piggy personality
prettiest sow
most handsome boar
Heaviest pig - cuy breed excluded
Best Pair of look a like piggies
Best rescue cavy – from recognized rescue only. All funds from class entries will be donated to ?
we hope to hold anniversary show july each year.
Each cavy shown in breed classes should be a close to the breed standard as is possible with no fur faults, must be entire, and no major disqualification for their breed standard.
Special award certificate yearly will be awarded to breeders who specialize in a particular breed or color of breed ONLY ! For example a breeder who exhibits and breeds only pink eyed whites and nothing more at their stud.
ALL show results will be posted on our site
Sale pens available
must be pre-booked. 1 euro per pig. 50% for sale pen money will be donated to aid rescues in ireland.
One or pair of adult cavy 6+ months or 3 piglets 2-6 months per pen ONLY so please book according to how many you intend to display on the day
sales pens FREE for rescues.
All stock MUST be healthy, good weight for their age and free from pests/disease. We reserve the right to refuse or ask to remove any cavies who we feel do not meet criteria. Please do not bring your own cages or cavies for sale outside of our selling pens as you will be asked to leave.
Judges -
breed standard classes – ?
Pet classes – ?
rescue class – ?
Tea/coffee/water and snacks/sandwiches/cupcakes available on the day
Show rules -
Cavy SHOW rules -
both members and non members are permitted to show with us but certain classes are restricted to breed ONLY
Enteries can be pre-booked via post or email or enteries can be lodged on day of the show no later then 12 noon.
all exhibitors must have suitable carriers for their cavies and provide fresh water/hay/feed for the duration of the show anyone not doing so will be in breech of club rules regarding animal welfare & removed from show grounds.
carriers should be supervised at all times & never left unattended
only 1 person is permitted to be present at the show table per cavy be them an owner or designated handler. unless the exhibitor is under 13 years of age then they must be accompanied by an adult
all cavies entered must be in good health, treated for parasites & well groomed
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize will only be awarded in a class of 4 or more enteries. only 1st prize will be given in a class of less then 4. and in cases where enteries are insufficent we reserve the right to eliminate that class, regroup it with another class or re-name the class.
Judges will be checking the overall condition of the cavy - coat, nails, weight, eyes, teeth etc and in some shows we will be working on breed standard points.
The judges decision is final. Should an exhibitor have an objection it must be lodged in writing within 5 working days after date of the show with a fee of 10 euro. Entry fee for class/s and objection fee will be returned should the committee deem your objection be upheld. All fees will be retained should the committee deem your objection frivolous.
in the case of shows where caging is supplied all entries must be pre-booked for all classes with the club secretary. Entry numbers for pens will be issued on the day of show. Pre-entry only to ensure we have enough display cages
The show is expected to take no longer then 2 hours. No animals are to be removed from the show grounds before judging has finished
Prizes to be collected at secretary table at 3pm after judging has finished & exhibitors must display pen number to collect prizes.
Entry fee's are non refundable.
Breech of show rules will mean an exhibitor will forfeit all prizes & entry fee's. We reserve the right to refuse an exhibitor to compete. We also reserve the right to expel an exhibitor from a class & retain class fee should the animal being exhibited be of poor health or if the exhibitor is acting in a manner we deem unacceptable while showing.
Refreshments will be sold on the day with thanks to ??? local business.
All exhibitors & guests are urged to have full personal insurance. Neither the club nor owner of the premises used will be held responsible for theft, loss, injuries or damage to property while attending our show day.
25% of the money raised on show day will be donated to a rescue of our clubs choice. all other funds will go into the running of the club & to aid in organizing other shows at later dates.
All entered animals & their exhibitors MUST be booked in & ready to present to the judging table 30 mins before start of the show.
Selling of exhibited cavies is ONLY permitted with a green card of sale, purchased at the secretary table for 2 euro. Other then this NO animals are to be offered for sale/free on the show day without purchase of a green card. we have a card for exhibits for sale only & a breeder/rescue card which allows multiple animals to be placed on offer to new homes.
No one is permitted to open cages or handle animals unless owner or judge.
Each person entering has signed on entry form & agreed to the above rules.\
No pregnant sows are to be shown & no babies under 12 weeks to be shown except for best sow & piglet class.
We ask that members please remove bedding from their cages and take any rubbish home
any champion or perpetual rosettes & trophies should be returned 5 weeks prior to the next show day.
Sponsers & other info -
List of show sponsers available on our website - to become a class or show sponser please contact us - email your name, class or show to sponser & what you can offer.
you can offer services such as boarding, cash or supplies to help sponser the show we will consider anything.
we are always seeking people to offer their time as show day staff/stewards to help assemble caging, make food/tea, clean up after the show and help us anyway you can.
we will have a breeders corner - for registered breeders to premote their caviary & offer advice. NO animals offered for sale without a green card thanks.
we will also have a rescues corner - for rescues to promote, offer advice & even display adoptable piggies
we will be holding online & show day PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITIONS with prize cards, goodies and more
Rescue's
Here we provide information on rescues around ireland who either specialize in or willing to take in cavies. We think very highly of rescue and would recommend it to anyone looking for a pig before thinking of buying from a breeder. There are pro's and con's to a rescue cavy but they can be so very rewarding to own too.
below is a list of rescues including name, phone, email, area and website/facebook page for photos of adoptable cavies.
Any donations, help offered or piggies adopted is greatly appreciated and we view rescue cavies highly at both our shows & in general so why not email us stories of rescue cavies, pictures and more ! We would love to hear from you. 25% of all money made on show days goes directly to sarah's rodent rescue specializing in cavies. We support all rescues and are delighted to work with a rescue regarding advertising, donations, help or any advice they can offer to increase welfare standards.
Breed classes are open to those looking to exhibit show or breeding line cavies and we would prefer if all rescues are kept to the classes we would recommend for them to give rescues and pedigree cavies the best chances at a prize in classes entered. We actually have MORE classes for pet and rescue cavies then breed ONLY classes to show our major support of rescues and pets.
Good homes is where good welfare is started
so if your looking for a pet only then adopt
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR MORE RESCUES IN IRELAND TO HELP THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS
so if you are setting up, already own or interested in being a rescue let us know
Sarah's Rodent Rescue
Clonsilla Dublin
Contact – sarah on:
email:
website:
facebook:
Dublin small animal rescue
Artane dublin 5
email: dublinsmallanimalrescue@gmail.com
website: www.dublinsmallanimalrescue.webs.com
facebook is www.facebook.com/dublinsmallanimalrescue.
Breeders Code of ethics -
as a registered breeder with the ICC your caviary & cavies will be expected to be of a certain standard outlined in our code of ethics. This is to ensure the animals bred & sold by your caviary are cared for well, advertised well & found suitable homes.
Breeders will not be permitted to breeder more then 8 litters in 12 month period and only 5 of these litters can be registered with us. We ask that piglets who are not ideal in coat, coloring, weight or have had any issues at birth should not be considered by the breeder for registration & a PET home only be sought for them.
Provide suitable bedding, good feed, clean water & well sized housing space for the animals per caging. Must be cleaned out no less then every week. Have hay provided 24/7.
adults used for breeding must be in good health, of good weight with no illness or ailments present. Piglets are to be sold in good health 6+ weeks of age no sooner.
Sows will not be bred from more then twice a year.
Breeders are not permitted to sell there animals at public events or gatherings such as agriculture shows, marts, boot sales Nor are they permitted to supply pet shops this is to ensure a loving home is found for your cavies.
Breeders are not permitted to offer any animal FREE to good home via public adverts such as papers, pin up or online. All attempts to keep or source Pet homes should be made for retired cavies to prevent strain on rescues.
All cavies offered for sale must come with change over feed sample & a free caresheet. Breeders should also offer buyers good advice before & after sale.
Breeders can be removed from our directory for complaints about mis-sexing an animal, mis-representing an animal for sale, poor condition of animal for sale or used for breeding stock, poor housing conditions, mass breeding or. The breeder will be contacted if a complaint is made. The ICC will then decide if the complaint merits further investigation. Should we deem the complaint as frivolous or if all attempts by the breeder to contact or make right any wrongs have been ignored. More then 3 complaints and a breeder will be removed.
Complaints against a breeder must be lodged in writing to the ICC via email along with proof of your complaint I.e vet bills for injuries, professional opinions in writing from vet or rescue regarding condition of animal or condition of breeders set up & a copy of complaint sent to the SPCA or other local rescue reporting the breeder. Anyone complaining MUST have tried to contact the breeder and voice their concerns first allowing the breeder to rectify any issues the buyer has.
Breeders are nor permitted to mix breed cavies they intend to show, use for breeding or sell. mixed litters can not be registered with us.
Breeders will only be permitted to register 5 NEW breeding adults every 12 months intended to be used at the breeders caviary. Members will be considered a breeder & can qualify as a breeder for our directory if you own 1 or more adult boars & 2 or more sows. No more then 10 sows will be registered to the same breeders caviary, to prevent mass breeding. Any number of boars may be kept by a breeder.
Litters can only be registered with us if both parent cavies are already registered & the litter are under 12 weeks of age.
If a breeder is found to be OR sells to another breeder in breech of our code of ethics/rules we reserve the right to block all registration to this breeder & have the right to refuse future litters to be registered.
Breeders must have a refund or replace return policy of at least 14 days, after these 14 days are up breeders are permitted to take back pets they have sold without issuing a refund. Breeders should be in a position to take back in unwanted pets they have bred & sold. This is to help with rehoming issues & lessen stress on rescues as well as preventing the animal from ending up in an unsuitable home.
Breeders must have been breeding for at least 1 year prior to registering with us. Anyone wishing to become a new breeder can notify us of a date they have started to breed & in 12 months time should no issues come to light they will be permitted to become a breeder with us.
Breeders set ups & all parent cavies must be available for buyers to view.
Breeders will only breed to conform with breed standards outlined by the ICC. We NEVER support or permit inbreeding or line breeding within 5 generations and breeders found to be practicing the above will be removed from our directory & membership pulled.
