Panda Cavy Breed

Panda is genetically a Silver Agouti

The Panda guinea pig (cavy) is a stunning unique and rare pedigree breed.  Panda has unique black-and-white markings, with their white coat, black eyes which are also black rimmed, black ears, mouth, feet and nostrils. which makes them very eye-catching.

The breed is under the Marked Group in the pedigree show standards.  They come in a Satin version which shines and dazzles.  The satinisation makes up 30% in the cavy show standards.  Satin guinea pig breeds have hollow hair fibres that make their coat shiny.  There is an English Crested Panda version which simply put, has a rosette on top of its head.  The crest makes up 20% in the crested show standards.

Panda is genetically a Silver Agouti cavy but without the black hair present.  The creator has found that the only outcross for Panda is using a Silver Agouti or Silver Agouti dilute.

Photo above of Wai Guinea Yeti - English Crested Panda - Owned by Marquess Cavies

Panda Quick Facts

•  Panda is in a better situation recently, but still is rare and needs more help

•  Independent Cavy Clubs are the only clubs in New Zealand that continues to recognise Panda and support the exhibitors

•  The Panda breed is over 30 years old in New Zealand

•  This unique breed was created by senior cavy judge Christa Krey from Lessentine Cavy Stud with guinea pigs from Victoria University in Wellington

•  One of the many appeals of this breed is the contrast between hair and visible skin.  All hair is white without masking, with exposed skin as black as possible.

Panda Show Winners

Please contact us if your Panda is a recent winner at one of the Independent Cavy Club shows.

PANDA SHOW STANDARDS BY THE NEW ZEALAND CAVY JUDGES ASSOCIATION

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