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| That's not a Sheba!!! |
| Sheba Mini Yaks are basically a semi long-haired Abyssinian. Unlike the other long-haired breeds though, the hair must only cover their feet. Unfortunately they are classed as a coarse coat and not a long-hair (in NSW) and like the Rex, it takes some time to get its desired coarseness and sometimes it doesn't come at all! |
| They are a very friendly breed which makes them ideal for pets but they MUST be handled often as they can be very flighty. When I first got Benny, I couldn't catch him easily and he wouldn't stop moving once I had him out of his cage, but now he's easier to catch, he lies on his back and enjoys a belly rub and stretches his neck up to get a chin scratch! |
| So, what are they? |
| What's their temperament like? |
| How do I look after them? |
| If you're showing a Sheba, it's a good idea to keep a Sheba in his own cage without a friend as they may chew his coat. Shebas need to be brushed everyday to keep his coat tangle free but they don't need to be wrapped like some other long-haired breeds. If you give them lots and lots of cuddles and TLC, you'll have a very nice Sheba. |
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| How do I show a Sheba? |
| Shebas should be presented without a part and in a natural rosetted state. A little back combing may help with giving the coat a lift. Judges like a cobby shape and like all other breeds, the bigger the better! Unfortunately in NSW being shown under a coarse coat and being so rare, they never win a Best in Group. They'd never beat a Rex in coarseness. |
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| Above: Again at 2 months. Below: Again 4 months. |
| Above: Benny at 2 months. Below: Benny at 4 months. |
| Joon at 1 month old. Isn't she adorable! |
| If you'd like to find out where to get one of these gorgeous fluffballs, or if you'd like to speak to a Sheba Maniac, please join us at the Australian National cavy Fanciers Forum, click on the links below... http://pub29.ezboard.com/bancf |
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| Joon took out Best of Breed at the Sydney Royal on the 26th March 2002. A couple of days after the Royal, she also decided to do the flying leap out of her cage and into the mud nearby. She too had a haircut. SHE WAS COVERED IN MUD! |
| Benny again at 7 months old, after his first haircut! Just starting to get coarse now! Quite often he gives himself a haircut and rips out clumps of hair. |
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| These Shebas below, were bred by Fiona from Kingscountry Stud in Victoria and are owned by Andrew Swift. |