[Gpdd] MISC-Yucky Cavy Show

[Briarpatch]

Contrary to what has been posted about this topic, most cavy shows are 
wonderful experiences with many helpful people.  There are lovely 
animals at these shows both for sale and being shown.  Most animals in 
carriers have food, water and hay available to them and although those 
carriers may not be to your cage standards, they are small to insure the 
animal's well being while being transported... call it a 'seat belt' if 
you will.  As cavy showrooms are normally small, there is not much room 
available for large, cumbersome cages.

It is untrue that cavy show people don't love their piggies as you do, 
they just don't keep them in their living rooms as many pet folk do.  If 
you've ever purchased a pedigreed animal, you will see that most of the 
animals in the background have names, yes, real names and not just 
numbers.  I show my animals.  They are all named and I know each one 
personally.   I breed my animals and they are named when they are born. 
  I know them all by sight and know their distinctive personalities.  
They are groomed and played with regularly.   They get treats, hay and 
fresh vegetables daily.  Animals that I sell, if I have any available, 
are not rejects.  They are healthy, quality animals.  If an animal is 
not to perfection, I will not sell it.  And although sometimes an animal 
might have a color fault making them unshowable, they are by no means 
inferior animals.

The show arena is a busy place wherever it may be.  Many cavy exhibitors 
and breeders may seem unfriendly but it is really not the case.  They 
are busily trying to properly enter their animals and are preparing 
their animals for the judge, fixing their cages with food and many other 
things that need to be done at a show.  If you are polite and give them 
time, they will be more than helpful to you with any questions you might 
have. 

I know nothing about the Show that started this thread as I am in the 
New England area, not California.  I have never seen the conditions 
around here which were described.  Pregnant babies?  How awful!  Dirty 
pens?  How horrible!  No, not around here.  It must have been a bad show 
indeed.  I would suggest you give it another try at another location 
sometime in the future.  Or better yet, if you are seriously interested 
in a little sow or retired breeder, try to personally contact a show 
breeder in your area.  If you don't know of any, perhaps I can help.  
Even though I am in New England, the cavy world is a small one and 
breeders throughout the country are in touch with one another 
regularly.  Don't expect the worst as most show breeders are wonderful 
caring people.  Give them a chance because in the long run, they will be 
able to help you with a lot of questions you may have down the line.

My view from the other side............
Penny


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