What does “Pedigreed” and “Registered” mean? If you are new to showing or breeding rabbits, you may be a little confused about pedigreed rabbits and registered rabbits. Many of us have an idea about AKC registered dogs and try to apply that knowledge to rabbits, but that just doesn’t work! Registration is handled differently for … Read more
Earning an ARBA “Leg of Grand Championship” Certificate at a Rabbit Show If your rabbit qualifies for a “leg” at a show, the secretary will mail you the certificate along with your show report. The title on a leg says, “Record Of Leg Of Grand Champion Certificate.” ARBA legs can be thought of as legs … Read more
What Else you can do at a Rabbit Show Raffle and Auctions Generally, a fund-raising raffle is held at each rabbit show. You may bring items to contribute to the raffle, usually including rabbits, whether you are a member of the organizing club or not. Most clubs appreciate the support. And of course, we all … Read more
Once the Best of Breed has been selected in every breed, they all go up together to compete for Best in Show. Sometimes there is an intermediate step, where the BOB winners are divided into four groups, and the Best of Group is picked, and the four group winners compete for Best in Show. Sometimes … Read more
Checking For Disqualifications When the judge begins evaluating rabbits in a class, he or she generally begins by looking for disqualifications and getting a general idea of the class of rabbits. The judge will check each rabbit’s teeth, nails, gender, and perhaps eyes, testicles or for other disqualifications. At this point, judges will weigh rabbits … Read more
Local rabbit shows can have as many as 1,000 to 2,000 rabbits entered. As per official show rules, all these rabbits must be sorted through by licensed judges, and a Best in Show selected from among them. Sound like a big task? Well, like most major tasks, this one is sorted divided into many small … Read more
Grooming is best done at home, before a show. On the day of the show, many exhibitors mist their rabbit lightly with a water spray bottle and work the coat till the water is gone, to remove dead hairs and static. On the rollback coated breeds, such as Holland Lops, Mini Lops, and Netherland Dwarfs, … Read more
Plan to arrive at the show early. There’s lots to do to get ready and you will enjoy your day more if it doesn’t have a hectic start. Unloading and Setting Up at a Show Try to strike a balance between not having to walk to far to unload and being consider of others trying … Read more
Rabbit Show Preparation: A Packing List You will undoubtedly add your own “must haves” to this list, but here is a starter (most necessary items are in bold). You can also download a printer-friendly checklist. The right rabbits. Be sure to check ear numbers and pack the right rabbits. I make a list of rabbits … Read more