” Do you, Betty Chu…?” (Betty is pictured with her doe Chu’s Sevenah, who won Best of Breed at the 2007 ARBA convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan.) What questions would you ask the most famous angora breeder in the world? Betty Chu, English Angora breeder from California, was kind enough to give me an interview…
7 Qualities of a Champion Rabbit Showman, Part 2 Professionalism. Politeness and Professionalism are essential qualities for a Champion rabbit showman to possess. Their appearance is clean and tidy. Their hair is not getting in their face and they are not wearing distracting jewelry. They are wearing a white show coat or long sleeve shirt,…
Can you find a DQ in this Rhinelander’s markings? Click the image for the answer. Can you find a DQ in this English Spot’s markings? Click the image for the answer. Coming Next Time: 7 Essential Qualities of a top rabbit showman. Don’t forget to vote in our poll! [poll id=”2″]
Five Tips for Building Your Own Rabbit Cages 1. Get the right tools. Make sure you have two essential tools: J-clip pliers and wire snips. Specially designed J-clip pliers are available from your local rabbit supply dealer and are a must-have for building rabbit cages. Those funny clips slide on easily with the right tool,…
To Build or Buy: A Breeder’s Dilemma Do you remember your start in rabbits? (Most people do; I’ve only heard of one breeder that didn’t, and wasn’t born into it.) When you started, which did you pay more for: your rabbit or its cage? A decent pedigreed rabbit costs around $30.00. An average single-hole cage…
Announcement! If you are a youth member studying for the 2013 ARBA Convention, we are having an online group quiz/study night on every Sunday evening leading up to Convention. Dates are Sept 22, Oct 5, and Oct 13. Anyone is welcome. The place is http://rabbitsmarties.com/quizroom.html. Contact me if you have any questions. Five Judging Tips…
Check out these free sample pages from our newest book, “Cavy Savvy 2-in-1” . Cute, colorful, and creative, CAVY SAVVY is a great study aid both for new cavy owners and for those ARBA royalty contestants that, yes, “hafta” study cavies to win! These pages are not available on our “free downloads” page or anywhere else…
The Coolness of Himalayan What’s black on both ends and white in the middle? No, it’s not an oreo, because it walks. No, it’s not a belted cow, because it has ruby red eyes. It must be a Himalayan Bunny! In rabbits, “Himalayan” is the name of both a color and a breed that sports…
CLICK HERE FOR PART 1 OF THIS POST 6) Make your own study guide. A few breeders have written study guides and practice tests for registrar’s applicants that are available online. Also, the ARBA publishes study guides for rabbit and cavy registrar applicants. These guides are excellent resources that help you know what to study. …
Ten Tips to become an ARBA Licensed Registrar Prestige. Income. Becoming a judge: All of these are reasons why breeders may pursue a rabbit or cavy registrar’s license. But the number one reason to consider becoming a registrar, and the only guaranteed benefit, is the in-depth learning experience you’ll gain in the process of licensing. …