The californian rabbit is large in size with well rounded compact body. Prized for its meat producing qualities as well as its pelt, the cal is a competitive commercial breed in all 50 states and beyond. So you are taking a rabbit project rabbits are a great project to teach responsibility. According to the czech zadina, 2003 as well as the slovak supuka et al. I dont own every color, but all of the colors shown are either being developed by other breeders or are standard colors. In 1946 the national specialist clubs agreed with the british rabbit council that it was desirable that standards should be changed at the most, every five years. Describe the important characteristics of three different breeds of rabbits, including body type, fur type, breed standard, and uses. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Cals are pure white except for their ears, nose, feet, and tail, which are black, blue, chocolate, or lilac. Rabbit breeders association arba publishes a book of standards for over 40 rabbits. George used himalayans, standard chinchillas, and new zealands to create his cals.
Senior bucks 8 months of age and over, weight 8 10 pounds. All of my rabbits have done very well at local and state levels, and i continue to make the breeds i have the best they can be. Click the arba standard of perfection link for the electronic version or to purchase the book. National otter rex rabbit club welcome to the website dedicated to the otter rex rabbit. A californian rabbits weight can reach an average of between 7 lbs. He has exceptional bone, large head, awesome length, long ears, correct body, and a laid back personality. Those patagonian rabbit now extinct was a large breed which was once bred in belgium and france. Rabbit breeders association arba publishes a book of standards for over 40 rabbits and cavies which are recognized by that association. Probably the stone rabbit and the european patagonian rabbit was also a part of this. The breed standards book contains detailed descriptions of all the breeds which are recognised in the united kingdom by the british rabbit council and is readily available from the brc.
The californian rabbit, also known as the california white, is sure to draw curious. In its official capacity, aside from studying and interpreting the standard of perfection, one of the most important charges assigned to the committee is to. The californian was developed by a man named george west in you guessed it california. Judging rabbit breeds by the american rabbit breeders association. Developed in southern california in the 1920s by george west, the californian is one of the most popular breeds of rabbits in the arba. The american rabbit is considered a rare breed by the american livestock. History of the rhinelander rhinelander rabbit club of america. Folder containing standards of every breed recognised by the british rabbit council. This page contains some basic information to assist you in preparing for fair. There is no single person that can be credited with the development of the american chinchilla, though the breed can be credited with making a large impact with rabbit keepers and other. It also includes articles written by experienced mini lop breeders sharing their knowledge and expertise on the breed. Minimum weight 4 12 lbs arba approved the blue american rabbit was developed in pasadena, california by lewis salsbury in 1917.
Our rabbitry, located in cleveland,texas, is in the growth stage of developement. Arba promoting the responsible breeding of rabbits and. The american rabbit breeders association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Bucks boys are generally slightly smaller than does girls. Breeding rabbits are available throughout the year but quantities can be limited as we only retain those animals with traits that will enhance our breeding. Rabbit authority bob whitman wrote that, in effect, the breed had kickstarted the u. Ideal weight 11 lbs intermediate buck 6 to 8 months of age, not over 10 lbs intermediate doe 6 to 8 months of age, not over 11 lbs junior bucks and does under 6 months of age, not over 9 lbs. Some experts have speculated that the breed died out due to the difficulties in breeding a rabbit who met the breed standard or because people preferred the more popular checkered giant. The crest of the belgian hare wave peaked in 1901, but the breed remained the most popular rabbit in the united states into the 1920s. It is a book detailing all of the recognized breeds in the united states and their attributes. If possible, choose your rabbit at least 4 to 6 weeks before the contest so you have enough. Even if you are breeding meat for your own table, the better quality the rabbit, the more meat and better it will taste. Comparison of exterior traits in selected large breeds of rabbits. I have two very pretty rabbits both with blue eyes.
West maintained a herd of 300 genetically pure new zealand whites with no angora genes, which he began crossing with standard chinchilla rabbits for their dense coat and himalayan rabbits. We hope this website answers most of your questions, but our nrrc officers. Market rabbits breeding rabbits recommended breeds any new zealand california recommended age at fair 11 weeks under 4 years of age recommended date of birth april 1. Complete guide to care, lifespan, breed info, and faqs. Evaluating your rabbit or cavy american standard of perfection classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of rabbits and cavies this book will tell you exactly what your breed should look like study the standard and then compare your animal to the standard these comparisons good or bad are great talking points for your.
This book describes every recognized breed and what it should look like. Culling and judging american polish rabbits by the arba. Welcome to the national rex rabbit club or nrrc website. Californian bunnies are one of the larger breeds of rabbits. If you wish to look up individual breeds without purchasing the whole book, please use the pdf link below. Junior bucks under 6 months of age, not over 8 pounds. Showing lionheads north american lionhead rabbit club. The color variety is usually white with spots and normally they dont have any other color. Rhinelanders were again imported into the united states in 1972 and in 1975, the breed was once more accepted into the arba book of standards. Although they are judged based upon meat characteristics the. The final formation of the breed took place in 1928, when it was recorded in the breeding books of rabbit breeds in the usa. Review charts comparing and contrasting breeds and their standards such.
If you wish to purchase a copy of the colour breed standards 20162020, please visit our public shop or login to our members area shop. It came with a refrigerator magnet from the seller, which i thought was sweet. Californian rabbit standard two bucks and a doe rabbitry. The californian was first recognized by the american rabbit breeders association arba in 1939. The californian is one of the most popular breeds of rabbits in the united states. Arba officially recognizes 50 unique breeds, ranging from the playful californian rabbit to. Californian rabbit breed standard classes and weights. Rabbits are the thirdmost popular pet in the united states and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings. Indeed the creator of the breed california farmer breeder george west. The blacksheep homestead about our heritage breeds.
The californian rabbit breed your guide to the californian. Californian rabbits tend to be rounded and plump in shape with a good covering of muscle across their hindquarters. Our goal is to improve our californian line of rabbits with each generation, and try to meet the breed standard of the californian rabbit to the best that it can be met. Description of california breed rabbits, especially their. Its pretty pricey, but i couldnt find any other option to purchase it. Ships from and sold by all things bunnies rabbit breeds. For more detail on the ragamuffin breed standard, you should check out the cfa website when you first see a ragamuffin from a distance you will find yourself in awe. We hope this website answers most of your questions, but our nrrc officers and directors are available to answer any additional questions you may have. The completed 4h record book should tell the complete story of the 4h project from. Ideal weight 10 lbs senior doe 8 months of age or over, weight 10 to 12 lbs. Intermediate bucks under 8 months of age, not over 9 pounds.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Mar 11, 2021 the breed is believed to have descended from a number of fur and meat rabbit breeds. Once the american rabbit breeders association accepted a standard for them as a show breed they spread to every country in the world where rabbits were. From the name it is obvious that the breed is of californian origin. To be shown, a young lionhead has to weigh at least 1 pound, 10 ounces. Californian rabbits typically weight between 8 and 11 pounds. Make a donation historical photos artifacts oldest book in the library. It cannot be granded without both being registered and earning at least 3 legs at a rabbit show, with standards as to how many other rabbits and exhibitors there must be to compete in order to win a leg for those new or unfamiliar with showing. When you first see a ragamuffin from a distance you will find yourself in awe. They are well versed in basic rabbit care, feeding, disease, body types, fur types, showroom terminology, and the breed standard for the type of rabbit that they show.
This coloring is the only standard accepted by the breed standard in the united states, although other coloring is accepted in the uk. The californian rabbit breed your guide to the californian white. List 5 ways to prevent disease in your rabbitry and tell why each one is important. Listed below are 191 of the worlds modernday rabbit breeds.
The californian rabbit is a wellknown breed that is constantly gaining popularity, particularly as a pet. If you are a fancy breeder, you should strive to breed your rabbits according the to arba standard of perfection book. Californians received a working arba standard in 1939. Buddy was a first generation of our breeding program.
The french lop, in terms of the european ee rabbit breed standards book meister et al. The america rabbit breeders association in the book of standards once again recognized the rhinelanders in 1975. However, all those genes are a topic for a book, not this arti. If it will be your first show or breeding rabbit you purchase, it helps to have the standard of perfection with you. At maturity, a lionhead rabbit should weigh no more than 3 pounds, 12 ounces, and its ears should not be longer than 3 12. The arba standards committee is one of the vital cogs in our organization. The first standards for the flemish giant rabbit breed were written in 1893. This is theth publishing of the standard book, covering the period of 20162020. Arba standard of perfection 20162020 american rabbit breeders association, eric stewart on.
He formed the rhinelander rabbit club of america in 1974. Happy tails flemish giants contributors and our offspring. British rabbit council breed standards book 20162020. He certainly succeeded, as californians are second only to new zealands in meat and fur production. The californian, also known as the california white, is a breed of domestic rabbit originally. Californian rabbit breed information the nature trail. My recommendation is to raise either the californian or new zealand for meat. It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of the ragamuffin in the cfa breed standard. Arba promoting the responsible breeding of rabbits and cavies. The guide book and color guide is a great tool for any breeder.
For more detail on the ragamuffin breed standard, you should check out the cfa website. Published by the american rabbit breeders association, the standard of perfection or sop has a section for every breed of rabbit and cavy. The californian became a recognized breed by the american rabbit breeders. The arba has a standardized judging system in which rabbits are judged against the respective breed standard, set by a 100point scale, and published in the standard of perfection. With almost 20,000 members throughout the united states, canada, and abroad, our members range from the pet owner with one animal to the breeder or commercial raiser with several hundred. Senior buck 8 months of age or over, weight 9 to 11 lbs. Bob whitman coined the slogan the calico of the fancy and called interested breeders together to form the rhinelander rabbit club of america in 1974. He wanted to produce a breed of rabbit that was ideal for meat and fur. My main rabbit breed is the rex which i have been working on for three years.
History of the rhinelander rhinelander rabbit club of. The american rabbit breeders association arba is a national rabbit. The breed was, once again, given recognition by the american rabbit breeders association arba and was accepted into the book of standards in 1975, after a 44year absence. The mink of the rabbit family havana rabbit breeders association. British rabbit council breed standards book 20162020 quantity. In the united states, the ideal features of every breed are described in one book, the standard of perfection.
Hello my name is alex jensen i am a youth breeder in fresno california i breed jersey wooly, mini lop, mini rex, and standard rex. Any successful showmanship participant has spent many hours studying rabbits. I thought this would be an appropriate time to trace the havana evolution to its breed standard today and provide a few pointers for when you have the. History a medium to large rabbit, the californian was originally developed by george west in southern california as a meat and fur animal. Mar 07, 2018 californian rabbit size californian bunnies are one of the larger breeds of rabbits. The national rex rabbit club is dedicated to the promotion, development, and improvement of the rex rabbit breed.
The 15 best rabbit breeds a complete breed guide to adopting a. The previous breed standard of perfection description is quoted from the. The animals that would win best of breed and best opp of breed would still be the same animals that would win under the group judging. If it will be your first show or breeding rabbit you purchase, it helps to have the standard of perfection with you as a reference to what you want. Check toe nails and eye colors to be sure it is the appropriate color via the standard of perfection, which can be purchased on the website for arba, it is listed under publications. Only the best of group and best opp of group animals will be held instead of numerous varieties. West maintained a herd of 300 genetically pure new zealand whites with no angora genes, which he began crossing with standard chinchilla rabbits for their dense coat and himalayan rabbits from which the californians markings come. Indeed, the creator of the breed california farmer breeder george west. This is one of the first steps in rabbit raisingpicking a breed. Each rabbit breed is considered to benefit when a reputable breeder strives to emulate the purpose for the breed, often defined by the individual breed standard by which it may be judged. A rabbit cannot be registered unless it meets the breed standard. Rabbit show judging is based on the rabbit s physical appearance, not performance. American rabbit breeders associations recognized breeds arba.
The californian, also known as the california white, is a breed of domestic rabbit originally developed for the fur and meat industries by george s. These rabbits are large and normally weigh between 8 and 11 lbs. In 1924, both chinchilla breeds were adopted into the standards book and shortly thereafter, the heavyweight chinchilla was renamed the american chinchilla. Ebook download ebook arba standard of perfection 2016. It includes exceptional detail, and color pictures, on mini lop colors.
Or, explore the fullinformation domestic rabbit breeds e book. Arba colors of the breed bungalow of bunnies dutch. Page 16 of the standard of perfection, admitting new breeds of rabbits and cavies into the arba standard, opens with the following. The rabbit breed known as the mink of the rabbit family includes an evolution defining its type today into the lovely compact breed known for its intense color and luxurious fur. Fifty years ago instead of publishing the breed standards each year in the year book, a single standard book was first issued to cover the third period of five years. Californians are very similar to the himalayan in coloration with a white body and colored points. On the creation of the breed they spent a lot of strength and energy. You will be tested on filling out a rabbit breeding and meat pen entry form for the fair. Eliminate the number of animals that need to be held for best of breed judging. Ten animals were shown in the 1975 national convention.
Guide book first year members receive a complimentary copy of the netherland dwarf official guidebook, an informative compendium of knowledge about the netherland dwarf breed of rabbit and its sponsoring national breed club, the andrc. The final formation of the breed took place in 1928, when it was recorded in the breeding books of rabbit breeds of the usa. His type is a true representation of the breed standard. I raise my rabbits to the american rabbit breeders association standard of perfection arba sop, and enjoy raising and showing my dutch rabbits. Breeders and judges look for different traits in the various breeds. The british rabbit council sets the standard to which the mini rex is bred and judged at a show. Having the standards for every recognized breed will allow you to figure out what breeds you like best and what they should look like. The global diversity of breeds reflects the breadth of the rabbits unique qualities. The national federation of flemish giant rabbit breeders and its executive board only recognize the seven varieties colors of flemish giants presently approved and listed in the american rabbit breeders association arba standard of perfection. San diego, ca was the site of the 2001 arba national convention and our third. There are two color varieties accepted by the american rabbit breeders association white with black and orange markings and white with blue and fawn markings. They are slightly larger than mini rex rabbits and therefore more easily bred. List of rabbit breeds, angora rabbit, belgian hare, netherland dwarf, standard rex rabbit, cinnamon rabbit, flemish giant, english lop, english spot, french lop, mini rex, elfin rabbit, mini lop, beveren, american fuzzy lop, polish rabbit, tan.
Your leader should have supplementary information if you need it. Learn the breed names, plus some fun facts and a bit of history about rabbit breeds. Here you will find information on the the king of rabbits as this beautiful rabbit breed is known. Robert herschbach of california attended a show in west germany in 1972 in which he saw the beautiful rhinelanders and purchased four animals for his rabbitry. Among the domestic breeds, belgian hares are unmistakable. All potential breeders are screened based on californian breed standard and are typically of show quality. The past 77 years has proved the wisdom of the decision. We hope this website will be very helpful to those interested in breeding, buying or showing an otter rex and also a way of keeping in touch for those who already own this wonderful breed. Today the californian is one of the most popular meat rabbits in the world and its coat means it is classed as a fancy breed. Californian rabbits usa rabbit breeders rabbit breeders directory. Sep 16, 2019 in the united states, this is called the american rabbit breeders association arba standard of perfection.
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