New Zealand Preservation Cavy Breeders - Guardians of the Fancy

Discover dedicated pedigree guinea pig breeders and exhibitors across New Zealand.

As guardians of the fancy, our community works to protect unique, rare, and historically significant pedigree cavy breeds.  The studs listed below are fully registered with Independent Cavy Clubs.  These reputable preservationists may have guinea pigs available now or operate a waiting list.

Are you an Independent Cavy Club member helping a Kiwi breed? Contact us today to join our Guardians of the Fancy preservation breeder directory.
Lessentine Cavy Stud

Lessentine Cavy Stud

The pioneering New Zealand stud responsible for creating the historic Tweed and Panda breeds.

Led by cavy judge Christa Krey, Lessentine continues to actively preserve and exhibit high-quality Tweed bloodlines.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Lightning Cavy Stud

Lightning Cavy Stud

Based in Wellington and led by our club's community educator Tracey Wakefield, Lightning Cavy Stud is an experienced preservation breeder focusing on the New Zealand Peruvian and New Zealand Plume.

Home to recent Best in Show winner Champion Lightning Button.

Wellington Region
Tintola Cavy Stud

Tintola Cavy Stud

Based in Northland, Tintola Cavy Stud is a passionate preservation stud for New Zealand Peruvian.  Managed by Jen who is the secretary of our specialist club.

Partnered in breed preservation with the long-running Mamaku Cavy Stud, and home for Tintola Ace, a NZ Peruvian who got Reserve in Show at The Nationwide 2022.

Northland Region
Mamaku Cavy Stud

Mamaku Cavy Stud

Established in 1992 by Marilyn Snell and family, Mamaku Cavy Stud brings over 34 years of expertise to breed preservation and New Zealand Plume.

Operating alongside Tintola Cavy Stud, Mamaku works exclusively with the heritage New Zealand Plume.  The stud is famously responsible for introducing and establishing the glossy satin New Zealand Plume variety over two decades ago.  Home to Champion Showman, a NZ Plume.

Northland Region
Marquess Cavy Stud

Marquess Cavy Stud

Based in Wellington and managed by Olivia, Marquess Cavy Stud is heavily involved in the local fancy, with Olivia serving as the Secretary of the Capital Cavy Club. 

As a dedicated community educator for our club, her stud helps preserving rare NZ unique bloodlines for future generations.  Celebrated for breeding multiple winners for her Panda's and helping the DE White.

Wellington Region
Frankenstein Cavy Stud

Frankenstein Cavy Stud

Dedicated to supporting New Zealand's newest pedigree success story, Frankenstein Cavy Stud is a passionate preservation breeder and exhibitor specializing in the unique Tweed breed.

They are highly competitive on the local circuit, notably achieving Best of Breed and Best Marked of Group accolades at nationwide Independent Cavy Club events with standout stock like Frankenstein Mr Bond.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Wai Guinea Cavy Stud

Wai Guinea Cavy Stud

With years of hands-on breed experience, Wai Guinea Cavy Stud is a highly knowledgeable preservation home exclusively focused on safeguarding the New Zealand Plume.

The stud is deeply committed to maintaining the strict show standards required for this rare unique breed, carefully breeding to protect its iconic traits.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Rosebud Cavy Stud

Rosebud Cavy Stud

New preservation breeder to help save the Tweed.

Shows locally at North Canterbury Guinea Pigs.  The only Independent Cavy Club in the South Island and is already winning with her Tweeds.

Canterbury Region
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