Rabbit show jumping is a competition in which trained domestic rabbits leap over appropriately sized obstacles.
This novelty sport began in the late 1970s in Sweden. It was popularized in the United Kingdom following an appearance on the TV show That’s Life!. There are more than fifty rabbit show jumping clubs throughout Scandinavia. read full article…
Rabbits are small mammals in the order Lagomorpha of the family Leporidae, found in many parts of the world. They are sometimes affectionately known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, especially by children. There are seven different genera in the family classified as rabbits, including the European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), cottontail rabbits (genus Sylvilagus; 13 species), and the Amami Rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi, an endangered species on Amami Oshima, Japan). There are many other species of rabbit, and these, along with cottontails, pikas and hares make up the Order Lagomorpha. Rabbits generally live for about 4-10 years. read full article…
Oolong (July 28th, 1994 – January 7th, 2003) (named after the oolong variety of tea) was the name of a rabbit owned by photographer Hironori Akutagawa, of Hokkaido, Japan. This domestic rabbit has become a well known Internet phenomenon since 2001 through Akutagawa’s own home site. The site, created for rabbit lovers in Japan, featured “photo journeys” of the domestic rabbit travelling with his master through the house, yard, and other areas of interest. It reached public awareness in 2001 through Syberpunk.com, a site which focused on odd events in Japanese culture. read full article…
New Zealand white rabbits are 100% American bred despite their name. In 1916, W.S. Preshaw bred the first litter of New Zealand white rabbits with a plan to produce a rabbit that would be excellent for meat and fur trade. The original breeds that were used are unknown, but Angoras are believed to have played some part. (Verhallen 23-35) read full article…
The Netherland Dwarf is a popular breed of domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Smaller than most rabbit breeds, Netherland dwarf rabbits weigh 1 to 3 lb (0.5 to 1.4 kg) and are usually kept as pets or exhibition animals. They are not typically used as sources of meat or fur because their small size makes them inefficient for these purposes. read full article…
The Mini Lop is a very popular breed that is featured in numerous rabbit shows throughout USA. It is the second smallest lop overall, aswell as the smallest non-dwarfed lop, in the USA. It is a different breed from the Holland Lop, which is the smallest (and only dwarf lop) of lop breeds in the USA. It has no equivilant in he UK, however there is a breed called the Miniature Lop in that area, which is not related. read full article…
The Jersey Wooly, also known as the Dwarf Angora in Europe, is a breed of Domestic rabbit weighing about 3 pounds with a bold head and easy-care wool fur on their body. They are noted for their high intelligence, docile nature, and gentle disposition. read full article…
The House Rabbit Society of Australia Inc. is a nonprofit group promoting the health and welfare of rabbits.
The Society campaigns to stop the spread of deadly diseases in Australia that are spread specifically to kill rabbits. Another goal of the society is to have the vaccine against Myxomatosis legalised in Australia (the vaccine is already allowed in Europe, including the UK, and has been for many years). read full article…
The House Rabbit Society (HRS) is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, California that rescues and adopts rabbits and educates the community on how to properly care for them. HRS tries to promote responsible rabbit ownership, including the spaying and neutering of all pet rabbits, and proper veterinary care, diet, and exercise. They also advocate the position that pet rabbits should be kept indoors, because they argue that house rabbits live longer, healthier, fuller lives and suffer fewer accidents and health problems. read full article…
The Holland Lop Rabbit is the smallest breed of the lop rabbit family. All rabbits belong to a bigger family called Lagomorphs, which include rabbits, hares, and pikas. This type of rabbit is very popular and well liked by many rabbit enthusiasts, pet owners and breeders in USA because of its compact size and attractiveness or “cuteness”. It is characterized for having a bulky, stocky and a muscular body; its ideal weight is 3 lb although some may reach a maximum weight of 4 lb. read full article…
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