Cavy, (family Caviidae), any of 14 species of South American rodents comprising guinea pigs, maras, yellow-toothed cavies, mountain cavies, and rock cavies. All except the maras have robust bodies, …

Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara. They are found across South …

Oct 31, 2025 · The Patagonian cavy is one of the more docile exotic pets. These large rodents are distantly related to guinea pigs and can be similarly kept in indoor cages, albeit much bigger, when …

The Purpose of the AMERICAN CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION shall be to promote the breeding and improvement of the cavy, and to secure publicity for and interest in the cavy as an exhibition and …

The meaning of CAVY is any of several short-tailed rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae); especially : guinea pig.

There are about six genera and 15 species in Caviidae. They are found across the South American continent, in open areas from moist savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert.

The Caviidae is a family of rodents that occurs over most of South America. It includes two subfamilies: the Caviinae, the cavies and the familiar guinea pigs; and the Dolichotinae, the Patagonian hares or …

We have had a combination of two clubs (Crossroads Rabbit and Cavy Shows & Mid-Atlantic Rabbit and Cavy Shows) working together to host one special show! Our organizations are made up of rabbit …

Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara.

Selecting the right home for your cavy can be extremely difficult. You want to select a cage that has both plenty of room to play and run around in, but also a hiding place in case they need some peace and …