Just what is a rabbit show
I'm sure that some people visiting this blog are wondering what a rabbit show is and how it works. Rabbits like any other animal in that there are standards of "perfection" that a breeder can try to reach. For rabbits these are established in the US by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The current standards are good from 2006-2010 and published in a 254 page book covering the 45 currently recognized rabbit breeds as well as the 13 recognized cavy (guinea pig) breeds.
A rabbit show is usually a several hour affair, and some shows are set up as "double" shows where each rabbit can be shown 2 times, and therefore have 2 chances to win. Rabbits are organized by breed, color group, color pattern and finally age/sex. They are judged based on the standards for their color pattern as well as how well they look based on the breed of rabbit. The age break is 6 months, but a large 5 month rabbit can be entered as a senior. Like dogs the animals must not be fixed. (although I highly recommended that a rabbit which will only be a pet be fixed)
The one show I entered and participated in was an interesting affair. At the time the only rabbit I had to enter was Sodapop, a now senior buck. The young rabbits I've been showing in photographs here were only about 6 weeks at the time and too small to compete. (one judge jokingly remarked that Gremlin "would not make weight" when he saw me holding her for a fellow breeder to examine) You listen for the call for your class of rabbit and when its called you bring your rabbit to a row of special cages, putting your rabbit in one and leaving an entry card with your rabbits information attached to the cage. This information is the class you are entering and the ear tattoo your rabbit has. A judge will come by and examine each rabbit, making his decision as to the best rabbit in that class rather quickly, and indicating if you need to bring the rabbit back for judging in color group or for best of breed/show. the actual judging can be quick, but a show might have 120 or more rabbits entered so it does take some time. Usually I wander and talk with other breeders, as well as look at rabbits. If you are interested in purchasing a new rabbit, a show is not a bad place to go. Many breeders will have a few young rabbits they have decided to sell, and they will often have good advice for you. Many also will provide small care packages of food and treats for the rabbit so that you can get it used to whatever new food you plan on offering.
I'll try to get some pictures from a future show for here. Its a unique experience, but very enjoyable.
A rabbit show is usually a several hour affair, and some shows are set up as "double" shows where each rabbit can be shown 2 times, and therefore have 2 chances to win. Rabbits are organized by breed, color group, color pattern and finally age/sex. They are judged based on the standards for their color pattern as well as how well they look based on the breed of rabbit. The age break is 6 months, but a large 5 month rabbit can be entered as a senior. Like dogs the animals must not be fixed. (although I highly recommended that a rabbit which will only be a pet be fixed)
The one show I entered and participated in was an interesting affair. At the time the only rabbit I had to enter was Sodapop, a now senior buck. The young rabbits I've been showing in photographs here were only about 6 weeks at the time and too small to compete. (one judge jokingly remarked that Gremlin "would not make weight" when he saw me holding her for a fellow breeder to examine) You listen for the call for your class of rabbit and when its called you bring your rabbit to a row of special cages, putting your rabbit in one and leaving an entry card with your rabbits information attached to the cage. This information is the class you are entering and the ear tattoo your rabbit has. A judge will come by and examine each rabbit, making his decision as to the best rabbit in that class rather quickly, and indicating if you need to bring the rabbit back for judging in color group or for best of breed/show. the actual judging can be quick, but a show might have 120 or more rabbits entered so it does take some time. Usually I wander and talk with other breeders, as well as look at rabbits. If you are interested in purchasing a new rabbit, a show is not a bad place to go. Many breeders will have a few young rabbits they have decided to sell, and they will often have good advice for you. Many also will provide small care packages of food and treats for the rabbit so that you can get it used to whatever new food you plan on offering.
I'll try to get some pictures from a future show for here. Its a unique experience, but very enjoyable.
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