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Rabbit Breeds - French Angora

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

The Bunny with a Bonus

Showroom Classifications

White and Colored

Wool Varieties

White & Color

Groups & Colors

Agouti Group: Chinchilla, Chocolate Chinchilla, Lilac Chinchilla, Squirrel Chestnut, Chocolate Agouti, Copper, Lynx, Opal
Pointed White: Pointed White
Self Group: Black, Blue, Blue Eyed White, Chocolate, Lilac, Ruby Eyed White
Shaded Group: Pearl, Sable, Seal, Smoke Pearl, Blue Tortoiseshell, Chocolate Tortoiseshell, Lilac Tortoiseshell, Torttoiseshell
Ticked Group: Blue Steel, Chocolate Steel, Lilac Steel, Steel
Wide Band Group: Cream, Fawn, Red

Weight

Junior Weight: Not over 7.5 pounds, Minimum weight 3.75 pounds
Senior Weight: 7.5 - 10.5 pounds, Ideal weight 8 pounds

Appearance

Coat Type

General Personality


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....35

Body
Head
Ears
Eyes
Feet & Legs
Tail

20
3
4
2
5
1

Wool.................55

Texture
Density
Length

25
20
10

Color...............5
Condition...........5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

Turkey

Founder

Brief History

Angoras were believed to have originated Ankara, Turkey. Although around from the 1700'2 they did not appear in the United States until the early 1900's. Angoras were originally shown together until they were split into separate breeds in 1944.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1944

Conservation Status

French Angoras are currently not at risk


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

National Angora Rabbit Breed Club

Regional Clubs

Local/State Clubs