Rabbits Breeders - Information

Rabbits Breeders - Buying a Rabbit

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Buying Rabbits from pet stores is not the ideal way to acquire a pet, because they are rather expensive and you have no guarantee that the animal is healthy or has a good pedigree. Usually backyard breeders and dealers sell these animals to pet stores. They are profit-oriented and do not care much for the well being of their animals. The majority of Rabbits in shelters come from pet stores or backyard breeders. Some Rabbits from pet stores that do not sell end up making food for large animals, such as pythons.

The ideal way to get a pet Rabbit is to look for a reputable breeder. Only experienced specialists produce healthy animals with no behavioral problems. Such Rabbits have a good pedigree and can take part in shows for purebreds. Breeders usually socialize and potty train their Rabbits prior to selling them, so you will not have problems with housebreaking your new pet.

Rabbits Breeders - General Information Links

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American Dutch Rabbit Club - Specialty club for Dutch Rabbit breeders.

American Rabbit Breeders Association - ARBA, an organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic Rabbit and cavy industry and fancy.

Buckeye House Rabbit Society - An all-volunteer, non-profit organization in Ohio that rescues abandoned Rabbits and educates the public on Rabbit care.

Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club - Offers a breeder directory, breed history, membership information, supply store, list of executives, photo gallery, articles and show results.

Iowa State Rabbit Breeders - Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Association Official site. Dedicated to promoting all breed of Rabbits.

Michigan House Rabbit Society - A certified regional chapter of the National House Rabbit Society. An all volunteer rescue and education resource for domestic Rabbits.

New York Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Association - New York State clubs which promote the showing and responsible breeding of purebred Rabbits and cavies. Site offers lists of Rabbit clubs, sanctioned show dates and provides a County Fair schedule.

North Carolina Rabbit Breeders Association - Promoting Rabbit breeding for show, pets, and commercially in North Carolina. Local show news, events and member information.

Nutmeg Rabbit Breeders Association - Includes calendar of events, officers list, and yearly show information all located in Goshen, Connecticut.

Painted Acres Rabbits - Specializing in the Standard Rex, and Satin Breeds. And, working on Netherland Dwarfs. Breeding, show stock, or pets available. Located in Portland, Oregon.

Paw Talk Pet Forums - Paw-Talk has pet forums for all animals. We also have contests, classifieds, breeder listings, rescues and much more!

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Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association - Offers show information, list of committees, forms, and information about shows.

River Hill Hollands. Pictures of Rabbits - Breeder of Holland and American Fuzzy Lops. Includes photos, articles, and links. Located in Minnesota.

Soulfood Alpaca Garden: Alpacas and Angoras - Satin and French Angora animals. Also raising Huacaya Alpacas and offering fiber arts classes for children.

Helping Rabbits. Sound Diagnostics, Inc. - Sound Diagnostics is a private veterinary diagnostic laboratory, established in 1996 by two veterinarians from the University of Washington.

The F.L. Emmert Company. Health of Rabbits - Show Bloom, a balanced formula to help maintain a healthy Rabbit.

The National Orange and Fawn Rex Rabbit Association - All about the wonderful world of the orange and fawn Rex Rabbit breed.

The Rabbit and Rodent Enthusiast's Club - A UK based fun and friendly postal club for people who love Rabbits and rodents. Includes house and garden Rabbits, degu's, jirds, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas and gerbils.

The Rabbit Council of New Zealand - Involved in Rabbit shows. Includes list of upcoming shows and a membership application form.

The Rabbit Habit - A non-profit local organization in the Philadelphia region that tries to support and educate network members, veterinarians, humane societies, pet stores, breeders, and the public with information on house Rabbit lifestyles, care, and health.

The Rabbits of The Sanctuary - Humane education, pictures, resources and fun.

Thunder Ridge Farm - Breeder of Mini Lops, Holland Lops, Netherland Dwarf, French Angora.

T's Bunny Barn Web Site - Located East of Rochester, breeding Dutch, Mini Rex, Holland Lops and Netherland Dwarfs. Breeders directory and information on Rabbit care.

Rabbits Breeders - Other Rabbits sites

Rabbits Bunnies - Rabbits, or as a popular slang term goes, bunnies, are lagomorphs, the family of Leporidae. Leporids belong to the most familiar mammals. Rabbits have a black to buff coat, white belly and a short upturned tail. Long ears and long hind legs are the physical characteristics by which rabbits are recognized. Their large ears help them detect danger. Eyes are adapted to nighttime activities. Each foot has five toes and hair-covered cushions with soles. Rabbits are cute fluffy creatures that need plenty of your love and care. All rabbits are adapted for quick movement and hopping. They can run very fast to escape danger.

Leporidae lagomorphs

Cottontail Rabbits - Cottontail rabbits live in high numbers in areas, which are rich in vegetation. All rabbits are exclusively herbivorous and Cottontail rabbits are no exception. Plants that grow on fertilized soil attract them. Cottontails can be found in wild places with thick vegetation. They feed on grass, clover, chickweed and goldenrod. Garden plants, herbs, legumes, and fruits are also perfect food for rabbits. In winter, for lack of greenery, they chew on dry twigs and tree bark.

There are three types of Cottontail rabbits. These are Mountain Cottontail, Eastern Cottontail and Desert Cottontail. Mountain Cottontails are smaller in size. They live high in the uplands. Desert Cottontails are the most widespread; they can be found in every suitable region. East Cottontails are bigger than the other two. It is interesting that Cottontails can be found, not only in the suburbs, but in towns and cities as well.

Rabbits - There are vast numbers of breeds of rabbits on the planet. They are kept for meat and fur, commercial purposes, research and for fun. In the UK, rabbit shows take place on most weekends, which allows visitors to come and watch and possibly to decide which breed to choose for further keeping.

Rabbits vary in coat color. It is impossible to confine rabbits' coat color to one particular combination. They may be gray, white, brown or spotty. Generally rabbits are referred to as domestic animals. There are, however, species that are considered to be a part of wildlife, such as Cottontail Rabbits, which are found in Maryland and which are sometimes sheer trouble for local farmers. But even wild species of rabbits can be domesticated easily.

Dwarf Rabbits - Dwarf rabbits are the most adorned species by pet lovers. Their funny behavior and miniature size excite interest of children. They are often brought home as Christmas presents. As they grow they develop remarkable intellectual abilities, like trying to find a passage to favorite their shelter when the usual one is somehow blocked. Dwarfs are easily trained to use a toilet. They can open doors and wait in due time for the owner to return home.

There are several breeds of Dwarf rabbits. These are: The Netherland Dwarf, the Holland and English Lops, the Mini-Rex, the Jersey Wooly and the Polish Dwarf. All Dwarf rabbits are submissive, kind and easy to care for them. However, there is a reasonably good deal regarding care tips for potential owners to learn beforehand.

Rabbits Pictures - Oryclolagus cuniculus is the scientific name for rabbits. Oryct stands for 'digger', lag means 'hare' (Greek). Cunniculus is Latin for burrowing. The etimology underscores rabbits' kinship with hares.