Preservation Guinea Pig Breeders

Lessentine Cavy Stud

One of the founding cavy studs and the creator for the NZ breeds, the Tweed and Panda.

Led by renowned cavy judge Christa Krey, Lessentine Cavy Stud continues to actively breed and exhibit high-quality Tweed cavies. Home to Champion Lessentine Mork.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Lightning Cavy Stud

Based in Wellington and managed by our club's Media Officer 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, a beautiful NZ Peruvian.

Wellington Region

Tintola Cavy Stud

Founded in 2001, Tintola Cavy Stud is dedicated to the unique New Zealand Peruvian.  Having bred and exhibited these beautiful longhairs as a child, the breed has always held a special place in my heart. Around 2015, seeing that they were teetering on the edge of extinction, I knew I had to step back in.

Tintola is managed by Jen (who also serves as the club secretary) and operates in close partnership with the long-running Mamaku Cavy Stud.  We are the home of Tintola Ace, a NZ Peruvian who achieved Reserve in Show at the Nationwide Cavy Show in 2022.

Northland Region

Mamaku Cavy Stud

Established in 1992, Mamaku Cavy Stud is a family legacy built on a deep devotion to the New Zealand Plume.

This NZ heritage breed has been an irreplaceable part of our family for over three decades.  Our family remains 100% committed to the preservation of our NZ pedigree breeds.  We believe it is crucial New Zealanders rally behind our kiwi created breeds.

Operating alongside Tintola Cavy Stud, and home to Champion Snowman.

Northland Region

Marquess Cavy Stud

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

As a dedicated Community Educator for our club, her stud focuses on saving the Panda and Dark-Eyed (DE) White breeds.  Marquess is also home to Grand Champion Marquess Panda-monium, a standout Crested Panda.

Wellington Region

Frankenstein Cavy Stud

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

The stud is highly competitive on the show scene, with standout stock like Frankenstein Mr Bond.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Wai Guinea Cavy Stud

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

The stud is proudly home to Wai Guinea Snow Shoe, a celebrated cavy who has won many awards on the show bench.

Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Rosebud Cavy Stud

As a new preservation breeder, Kathleen is dedicated to saving the Tweed breed and shows locally with North Canterbury Guinea Pigs - the only independent cavy club in the South Island.

Rosebud Cavy Stud is already taking home wins with their stunning Tweeds.

Canterbury Region

Sunrise Cavy Stud

Based in the South Island, Joellene is an experienced cavy breeder who actively exhibits with North Canterbury Guinea Pigs.

With several years of dedicated hands-on experience, her breeding programme focuses heavily on safeguarding and promoting rare, homegrown pedigree breeds, specifically the NZ Plume, Tweed, and Panda.

Canterbury Region