Guinea pig adjunct to the American Rabbit Breeders' Association, is the governing body in the United States and Canada. The British Cavy Council governs cavy clubs in the United Kingdom. Similar organizations exist in Australia (Australian National Cavy Council) and New Zealand (New Zealand Cavy Council). Each club publishes its own standard of perfection and determines which breeds are eligible for showing. Allergic symptoms, including rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma, have been documented in laboratory animal workers who come into contact with guinea pigs. Allergic reactions following direct exposure to guinea pigs in domestic settings have also been reported. Two major guinea pig
What Kind of Fool Am I? on his 1963 album "Just Turn Me Loose!" Perry Como covered the song on his 1963 release "The Songs I Love". "What Kind of Fool Am I?" is also known as the signature song of Regine Velasquez. Done in a power ballad style and with powerful vocals, the song reached platinum status on its 1994 CD-release and is included on her multiplatinum international album "Listen Without Prejudice". It achieved at least 2x platinum per Asian country in the cited year. Tony Hancock is reputed to have played this song continuously after his career began to falter during the early 1960s.