THE TEDDY

BOB Teddy and RESERVE CAVY (TS&W) - 2001 ARBA National Show - Del Mar, CA

photo credit: Pat Haefele

The Teddy cavy is currently one of the most popular breeds in the United States.

It's short, dense, even coat is unique in having a "kinked" or bent hair shaft, which causes the coat to stand erect over

the entire body of the cavy. The coat is to demonstrate "resiliency" - that is, it should return to an even, upright appearance

immediately after it is disturbed. The Teddy should have a medium length body and a Roman nose.