Fur Information Including Molting, Conditioning, and Grooming If you are confused about rabbit fur, you are in good company. It is a complicated issue that I will probably continue to learn about for years. Several of the prominent breeders across the country replied to my requests for information by saying that they just don’t have … Read more
Definitions of Words Commonly Used by Rabbit Show Breeders Click on green words in the list below for more information on that topic. Agouti – a fur color pattern generally involving rings of color on the hair shafts. Chinchilla is an example of an agouti color. ARBA – American Rabbit Breeders’ Association – umbrella national … Read more
What do rabbits really need? What are the basics, anyway? Ask ten breeders and you might get ten different answers, but here are mine. Water is Essential It is my opinion that water is the most important of the basics. A clean, consistent water supply is essential to general health and good condition. I believe … Read more
Note: these were originally written to apply to Holland Lops, which is a dwarf rabbit breed. However, these questions and answers apply to most breeds of rabbits including Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarfs, Fuzzy Lops, Polish, Dutch, Jersey Woolies, and more. Q. How long do Holland Lops Live? A. The lifespan of a pet dwarf rabbit … Read more
Understanding Those Tricky Specials Not all breeds divide the rabbits within the breed exactly the same way when judging. Some group all the colors together; others split them all up. There are multiple combinations! This page delves into the confusing details. Click for more basic information on the rabbit show judging process. You should know … Read more
You’ve Seen Them – While comment cards vary a bit, and some clubs have been known to print off their own, they generally look like the one at the left. Cards used at Convention and perhaps Nationals do look a bit different, but you will have the same information on them. In some regions of … Read more
Writing at Rabbit Shows First and Always – Before you do anything else, use the judge’s stamp (if he or she has one) to mark the judge on each page of the control sheet. If there is no stamp, write the judges name down yourself. Then record that you are the writer. That way, the … Read more
Rabbit shows need many volunteers to function well. The biggest category of volunteer may be the writer or table secretary, as it is called in some parts of the country. Writers sit beside the judge and record comments and keep track of placements. Anyone can volunteer to write for a judge at a show, including … Read more
Transporting Bunnies Safely in your Vehicle Should I take my rabbit with me on vacation? Each rabbit is different. Some don’t seem to mind travel and new places at all. However, the majority of rabbits find traveling and adjusting to a new environment to be very stressful. In most cases, you should not take your … Read more