What does ARBA stand for rabbits?
American Rabbit Breeders Association
American Rabbit Breeders Association – ARBA.
What does the ARBA do?
The ARBA serves to promote the domestic rabbit and cavy fancy, as well as commercial rabbit production. The American Rabbit Breeders Association sets official breed standards for recognized rabbit breeds and cavy breeds. Every five years the ARBA publishes a detailed guide entitled Standard of Perfection.
How many recognized rabbit breeds are there 2021?
The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) currently recognizes 50 unique rabbit breeds as of October 2021. The British Rabbit Council (BRC) currently recognizes over 75 breeds as of October 2021.
What does pedigree mean in rabbits?
Really, it’s simply a record of a rabbit’s ancestors. Think of it like a rabbit family tree. You need three generations (your rabbit’s parents, his or her grandparents, and his or her great-grandparents) to be a full pedigree. A partial pedigree is when some of that information is missing.
What is a 6 8 rabbit?
Intermediate animals, often called 6/8 rabbits, are any 6-Class rabbits that are six to eight months old. Some breeds specify weight requirements, much like jrs. and srs., but other breeds do not and base it purely on age of the animal.
What does broken mean in rabbits?
Broken : A color pattern. A broken patterned rabbit is. white with at least 10% of another color on its fur, resulting in a splotchy, broken pattern. A broken bunny will usually have color over its back and across its nose.
How do I register my rabbit ARBA?
In order to register your rabbitry or caviary, you must be a member of the ARBA. You would fill out a Rabbitry/Caviary registration form and submit it to the ARBA office. On this form is your information (name and address), and the name of the rabbitry or caviary you wish to register.
How many breeds of rabbit are recognized?
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. The American Rabbit Breeders Association currently recognizes 49 unique rabbit breeds and 13 different breeds of cavies.