| This blog is to acknowledge one of South Africa's early legend Guinea Pigs Savannah. Savannah was bred in Holland by the late De Gooise Kelder Cavies out of Boar De Gooise Kelder Peter and sow De Gooise Kelder Pamela, and imported to South Africa by Marie-Louise from Jacaranda Cavies. One of the most interesting facts about Savannah is that as far as I understand, she is one of the longest living registered pigs recorded in SA. She lived to nearly nine years old. Born in 2005 to 2014. After being bred with by Marie-Louise Savannah lived her years out as a pet owned by the Nadia Ross family. Above Left: De Gooise Kelder Savannah (picture courtesy Nadia Ross) Savannah's son Jacaranda Justin Timberlake out of boar: Jacaranda Joshua, also imported the same time as her from Belgium by Marie-Louise. Lucky enough Justin joined Jara Guinea Pigs and has become a noticeable influence in SAGPS Guinea Pig pedigrees. Savannah is the Great G Grand mother of SA Champion Jara Sir Lancelot SAGPS top pig for 2011 & 2012. Today we can see her 8th and 9th generation on the show bench. The Forest sistersFern, Pheony and Rain. Legendary Liquorice Candy, Double Entendre, Pixie and Soda Pop. To look out on the show bench for 2016 Hot Gossip Girl, Break the Ice, Silver Coin... and many more. Good luck to all those who have this line, take care of it, its as special as the old lady who brought it to us all the was from Holland. |
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AuthorI am the co founder of the South African Guinea Pig Society (SAGPS) and the founder of the SAGPR (register). My passion for Guinea Pigs goes far and beyond Reason... I ask you be unreasonable with me! Archives
May 2021
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