History of the English Angora
The Angora is one of the oldest breeds of domestic rabbit known. Although the exact origin is unknown, it is believed to have originated in Turkey along with many other long haired animals such as cats, goats and sheep.
English Angora Info
The English Angora is well known for its wool, but also for its great personality. English Angoras are sweet, loving, social rabbits. They have a great laid back disposition that makes them excellent pets even with small children. English Angoras are smart and easily trained.
An English Angora in prime condition is one of the most beautiful things in the world, but a neglected English Angora is one of the saddest things you can ever see. The English Angora's wool makes it a higher maintenance rabbit, and not the right choice for everyone. Regular grooming is needed to not only keep the wool in prime condition, but to keep the rabbit healthy as well. English Angoras are at a higher risk of wool black than a short haired rabbit and should be watched carefully for signs.
An English Angora in prime condition is one of the most beautiful things in the world, but a neglected English Angora is one of the saddest things you can ever see. The English Angora's wool makes it a higher maintenance rabbit, and not the right choice for everyone. Regular grooming is needed to not only keep the wool in prime condition, but to keep the rabbit healthy as well. English Angoras are at a higher risk of wool black than a short haired rabbit and should be watched carefully for signs.
General Description of the English Angora
The English Angora should resemble a round ball of fluff. It should have a compact body with a full chest and round shoulders that balance with the hips. The top line should rise from behind the ears, to a high point over the hips, and then round down to the base of the tail. They should have a short, wide head that balances with the body. And the ears should be short and carried in a close "V" shape. The body should be covered in a good uniform coat of dense wool. The head should have dense bangs and side trimmings. The ears should be abundantly fringed and tasseled. And the legs, feet and tail are to be covered with wool out to the extreme ends.
Show Classifications
The English Angora is shown as a 4 class breed in White and Colored Groups
Junior English Angora Bucks are under 6 months old, with a minimum weight of 2.75lbs, but not weighing more than 5.5lbs.
Junior English Angora Does are under 6 months old, with a minimum weight of 2.75lbs, but not weighing more than 6lbs.
Senior English Angora Bucks are 6 months old or older, with a weight of 5-7lbs. Ideal weight is 6lbs.
Senior English Angora Does are 6 months old or older, with a weight of 5-7.5lbs. Ideal weight is 6.5lbs.
Junior English Angora Bucks are under 6 months old, with a minimum weight of 2.75lbs, but not weighing more than 5.5lbs.
Junior English Angora Does are under 6 months old, with a minimum weight of 2.75lbs, but not weighing more than 6lbs.
Senior English Angora Bucks are 6 months old or older, with a weight of 5-7lbs. Ideal weight is 6lbs.
Senior English Angora Does are 6 months old or older, with a weight of 5-7.5lbs. Ideal weight is 6.5lbs.