What is the purpose of a comment card during Type competition?

The purpose of a comment card during Type competition is to evaluate the cavy and record the judge's comments. This mechanism enables the judge to provide specific feedback on the cavy’s conformation, coat quality, coloring, and overall presentation. This feedback is invaluable for exhibitors as it helps them understand areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in their breeding and showing practices.

Comment cards serve a critical role in ensuring that participants receive constructive criticism that can enhance their skills and the quality of their cavies in future shows. The recorded comments also offer a historical perspective on a specific cavy's performance over time, which can be useful for tracking progress and making informed breeding decisions.

The other options involve aspects that do not pertain specifically to the judging process. Feedback from spectators and ratings on judges’ performances, while important in their own right, do not provide the direct, constructive insights necessary for exhibitors looking to improve their cavy presentation. Additionally, displaying a cavy's pedigree serves a different purpose, primarily related to lineage and breed standards, rather than direct evaluation of the animal's conformation during competition.