British Cavy Council

Dalmation and Roan Crested Breed Standard

Updated 1st January 2024

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		Points
Head, Eyes & Ears	Head to be of good size, bold and broad.	12
	Muzzle to be of good width and rounded at the nostrils.
	Eyes to be large, bright and bold and set with good width between.
	Ears to be large and drooping, with lower rim parallel to the ground & set with good width between.
Crest	To radiate from a centre point between the eyes and ears.	20
	To be a deep, regular rosette, with the lower edge well down the nose.
	To have a pinpoint centre.
Body Shape	To conform to standard for Dalmation/Roan as appropriate.	8
Markings	To conform to standard for Dalmation/Roan as appropriate.	48
Colour	To conform to standard for Dalmation/Roan as appropriate.	8
Coat	To conform to standard for Dalmation/Roan as appropriate.	4
		100

N.B. The points in this Standard comprise 20% for the crest and 80% from the relevant DRCC Standard, i.e. Dalmation (DRCC) or Roan (DRCC).

This standard applies to:

These are Dalmation or Roan cavies with a crest on the forehead.

Crest requirements are as for the English Crested, other features required being as for the Dalmation or Roan as appropriate.