Breed Description:
Silkies came from Peruvians but they lack the gene that is responsible
for rosettes. There are 3 breeds that have came from Silkies: Silkie Satins,
Coronets & Texels. Silkies coats grow 1 - 1 1/2 inches per month & grows
straight back over their heads so that their faces can be seen. This breed is
one of the oldest & they were first known as "Angoras" back in 1932.
Then in 1980, the name was officially changed to Silkie & they became
re-recognized as the 6th breed of cavies. They are known as Shelties in the UK.
Silkie Satins are simply a coat variation where the hairs are hollow causing
them to appear opaque. In other words, they look extra shiny!!
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** I have added my Coronet & Peruvians pics here too
(since I only have 1 of each).
Silkies:
Beechwood's Best Sterling
Lilac/Cream
Sire: Mollica's PE Cr/Wht Peru Satin
Dam: Mollica's Salmon Ag Silkie
Beechwood's Best Strawberry
Red Silkie
Sire: Beechwood's Lilac/Cream Silkie
Dam: White Rose's Red/Wht Coronet
My only Coronet:
Beechwood's Best Banana Cream
DE Cream/White Coronet Sow
Sire: Beechwood's DE Cream/White Texel
Dam: White Rose's Red/White Coronet
My only Peruvian:
Chocolate (or Sable?) Peruvian Sow
No background info known
**Will likely breed to my Alpaca boar
* * Last Updated 8/12/2009 * *