Breed standard for the abyssinian guinea pig?

Question

It also has to be the UK standard, sometimes US and UK standards are different!

Answer 1

The Abyssinian has a very distinctive appearance. The coat is made up of multiple swirls of hair referred to as rosettes. Their hair is quite dense and coarse, and it radiates in circles from multiple points on the body to make up a series of whirls and ridges. For show purposes, abyssinians must have a minimum of 8 rosettes, in a symmetrical pattern. These guinea pigs always look somewhat dishevelled. The Satin Abyssinian is also recognized by the ACBA; again the satin simply means the coat has a deep shine. The Abyssinian breed of Guinea pig is known for its short, rough coat that has cowlicked rosettes of hair. The derivation of the breed's name is unknown, but does not connotate an origin in the geographical region of Abyssinia (present day Ethiopia). The ideal Abyssinian has 10 rosettes, one on each shoulder, four across the back, one on each of the animal's hips, and two on the rump. Some judging bodies, such as the ANCC, consider shoulder rosettes optional but desired in show cavies. A harsh-textured coat that stands on end to form ridges is desired.