GUINEA pigs and their owners gathered at Clifton Hall at the weekend as the Southwest Qld Cavy Club held its September Pet and Pedigree Show.
They are arguably the cutest and most placid rodent around so guinea pigs’ growing popularity comes as no surprise to club president Judy McNamara and her daughter and club secretary Nancy Oliver.
“They are absolutely beautiful and easy for kids even as young as two and three to handle,” Ms McNamara said.
“They are so gentle and they love to be cuddled.”
The pair helped establish the club in early 2013 after tiring of travelling to Brisbane and Beenleigh to compete with their own entrants.
“We meet people all around the place that have little guinea pigs and once they find out we have a club out here they just want to come out and be a part of it,” Ms Oliver said.
“We welcome everyone.”
Baby cavies dominated at this month’s meet, taking out the sweepstakes and best in show.
“We’ve got some really nice young animals coming up on the table which was good to see,” Ms Oliver said.
For more information on the club, search for Southwest Qld Cavy Club on Facebook.
