showing butsy ?

[TinysMom]

Shaded Night Rabbitry wrote:

You may not be able to show neutered males, but how are they honestly going to tell as far as a spayed doe? Unless the scar is super evident, or there's a general appearance change (Which I wouldn't know...).

Its a matter of honor and integrity....if word got out - you could not be allowed to show at all.

 

[lelanatty]

TinysMom wrote:

Its a matter of honor and integrity....if word got out - you could not be allowed to show at all.

Who says they have so much power? They don't. Nor would it be worth the time and effort to pursue all the cheaters with actual enforcement. Honor and integrity does the trick. However if they do catch cheaters they will be disqualified from that show only. There isn't a way to stop them from showing ever again.

 

[butsy]

wow i didnt know her color would affect her chances lol we are planning on moving out next year, to a bigger place. i will want another rabbit ! maybe that one will be show worthy . i really want a lionhead, but i heard they arent very friendly ? .
and i have searched for rabbit shows around here to go watch, but cant find any to to close. the closest one i found is 3 hours away . . . also, does showing your rabbit stress them out ? . ive always wondered. lol

 

[TCRabbitry]

Correct, she can't be shown due to being spayed.

I believe that she is a Mini Lop. I have a doe who is registered at 4.12 lbs. Some are smaller than others. The ARBA Standard says that they be 4.08 lbs to 6.08 lbs.

 

[lelanatty]

Every breed of rabbit has mean bunnies and nice bunnies. No matter what there is always an exception to any stereotype. And especially if you get your bun when it is young, you can raise it to be the nicest it can be.

Showing your rabbit can stress them out from all of the travel if they are not used to it.

 

[butsy]

okay thanks! it was a lady at the petshop that told me lionheads were all pretty mean .... thats why i went for butsy, i dont regret it or anything, but i wish i would have known she was full of crap ! haha

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

If you are looking for a show rabbit, a lionhead probably isn't the best choice. They aren't yet recognized, so not all shows allow them and you don't usually get to compete for Best in Show. If you are looking to show, get a show quality rabbit from a good breeder.

Any breed can have friendly and not so friendly individuals. Pet store rabbits may not be as socialized and may not have been bred with temperament in mind. This can lead to rabbits who aren't as friendly or possibly aggressive. When you also consider that many pet store employees don't know much about rabbits, it isn't surprising that they give false infromation about the animals and what products are good.

 

[butsy]

what breed would you recomend to show ?

 

[wooly_queen]

butsy wrote:

what breed would you recomend to show ?

It depends on what you can handle and what you have locally.

Some breeds I would NOT reccomend are Mini Rex and Holland Lops. Sure they are cute, but they are VERY VERY competitive. So they aren't a good beginners rabbit to breed and show. They can become very discouraging to newcomers.

I do like my jersey woolies...himalayans are a good breed too. Other small rabbits are usually nice. Polish perhaps? Or maybe even another mini lop?

You'd just have to do some research and decide what you like best and what will work for you. Then try to find the best you can! That's always best! Start off with the best or else you won't have a chance at placing in the shows. lol

 

[lelanatty]

Lionheads are a recognized breed. They were accepted very recently and aren't in the standard yet, but they do have a working standard and there are a great many people breeding and showing them, so you should have no problem at all showing them. Here is the web site that will tell you all about them: The Lionhead Rabbit

What breed you show is your own choice. Take into consideration the space you have and the time that you want to devote to grooming, but more importantly it should be one that you truly like. Because this rabbit is also going to be your pet, you need to find one that you will love and care for just as much as Butsy.

And just so you know, every breeder likes their own breed best, because that was probably the reason they got them in the first place! :biggrin:

 

[wooly_queen]

lelanatty wrote:

Lionheads are a recognized breed. They were accepted very recently and aren't in the standard yet, but they do have a working standard and there are a great many people breeding and showing them, so you should have no problem at all showing them. Here is the web site that will tell you all about them: The Lionhead Rabbit

What breed you show is your own choice. Take into consideration the space you have and the time that you want to devote to grooming, but more importantly it should be one that you truly like. Because this rabbit is also going to be your pet, you need to find one that you will love and care for just as much as Butsy.

Lionheads are NOT recognized. They have to have a working standard before becoming recognized to be considered. But they have not been passing their presentations for ARBA at nationals.

There are breeders all over the place, but lions never seem to look anything alike. That's why there is so much trouble. Not enough people are breeding to the working standard.

 

[lelanatty]

wooly_queen wrote:

Lionheads are NOT recognized. They have to have a working standard before becoming recognized to be considered. But they have not been passing their presentations for ARBA at nationals.

There are breeders all over the place, but lions never seem to look anything alike. That's why there is so much trouble. Not enough people are breeding to the working standard.

Alright, my bad. I should have made sure of that. But they are being shown and as long as the working standard is present there is no reason that they wouldn't be allowed into a show.

And we can help steer them in the right direction if she does decide to get a Lionhead, like their national club that actually seems to agree on their standard and can recommend breeders that are doing it right.

 

[butsy]

hmm . . . i live in the moncton area, and i dont think there are any rabbit breeders around here ... also, im scared to get another bunny and get butsy jealous, !!

 

[woahlookitsme]

i would suggest finding a show and going to it. Meet and greet. Look at breeds. And have fun. I would also suggest getting one of that breed to start with instead of getting a pair. Some rabbits do have a wide variety of being nice and mean but there are particular breeds such as the two I chose (tan and britannia petite) which have very high strung attitudes no matter where you look.

If you like a breed, find out about that breed first. See how it is shown and listen to the comments that judges give on the bunnies So you know what to look for in a good show bunny. Butsy might get jealous but dont worry he can tag along to the shows and be a very sweet lap bunny while you wait to show. (Trust me theres alot of sitting time involved in a bunny show)

 

[TinysMom]

lelanatty wrote:

wooly_queen wrote:

Lionheads are NOT recognized. They have to have a working standard before becoming recognized to be considered. But they have not been passing their presentations for ARBA at nationals.

There are breeders all over the place, but lions never seem to look anything alike. That's why there is so much trouble. Not enough people are breeding to the working standard.

Alright, my bad. I should have made sure of that. But they are being shown and as long as the working standard is present there is no reason that they wouldn't be allowed into a show.

And we can help steer them in the right direction if she does decide to get a Lionhead, like their national club that actually seems to agree on their standard and can recommend breeders that are doing it right.

At this point in time - since lionheads need to pass a presentation since the COD has transfered to the next person in line - shows do not have to accept lionheads at all. Here in Texas they do - but not everywhere.

If Theresa passes at least one color this fall - then they will have to be allowed at shows as an exhibition breed.

 

[SilverBirchRabbitry]

Get another Mini Lop, not that I'm biased or anything...