British Cavy Council


The British Cavy Council is the governing body in the United Kingdom for national, regional, and local cavy clubs, and also for the wide range of 'breed clubs' which exist on a national basis to further the interests of particular cavy breeds, and to provide a forum for those with an interest in the breed concerned.

Nature of the Council

The Council is not itself a club or association - it is not possible, for example, to be a subscribing member, as it has only executive members. Most cavy 'fanciers' in the United Kingdom will belong to one of the large network of local cavy clubs, and usually also one of the large regional cavy clubs. They may also belong to the breed club associated with their particular breed of cavy. It is in these clubs that those interested in purebred cavies mix with others who have similar interests, and find opportunities for showing their animals. However, all of these clubs recognise the British Cavy Council as the ultimate authority.

Authority of the Council

Given that most cavy activity is in the local, regional, and breed clubs, and that the large regional clubs are also the governing authorities for show rules, appeals, and judging, the precise role of the British Cavy Council is sometimes misunderstood. The Council has sole responsibility as: