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Five breeds of Angora Rabbits

For homeowners interested in breeding Angora rabbits for wool production, for the show table, or as a pet, there is definitely a breed of Angora rabbit for you, and before you decide, it's best to research all of them and talk to breeders. It goes without saying that breeders love everything they raise. in their rabbitry, but if you listen to them talk about their rabbits, they will sometimes reveal little bits of information or clues that will let you know whether the breed is right for you (or not). Below is a closer look at the five major Angora rabbit breeds that are recognized as either: by the American Rabbit Breeders Association or the International German Angora Rabbit Breeders Association.

Angora rabbit

1- English Angora rabbit:

The English Angora rabbit weighs from 5 to 7 and a half pounds at maturity and is one of the smallest breeds of Angora rabbits. The English Angora rabbit is also the most famous of the Angora breeds for the show table because of its unique face and ear. This Angora benefits from daily grooming to keep the coat free of tangles and dirt. As it has more wool than guard hair, this means that although it is gentle with children, the English Angora rabbit is not suitable for children, and the care of the coat is simply too impressive, and it produces 10 ounces to one pound of fiber annually.

2- French Angora rabbit:

Male French Angora rabbits weigh from 7 and a half to 10 and a half pounds, which is the opposite of the English Angora rabbit with regard to the ratio of wool and guard hair. In this case, the guard hairs make up more of the undercoat rather than the undercoat, making the French Angora rabbit a better choice for novice Angora owners. and a dream of hand-spinning, and the extra guard hairs (where most of the color is found) allow for more intense colors in the fibers, and this with the woolen undercoat presents what is considered to be the best effect on the garment, and the French Angora rabbit sheds its coat naturally so that the coat can be harvested by plucking it, and it can produce This breed produces up to one pound of wool per year.

3- Satin Angora Rabbit:

The Satin Angora rabbit was produced through a cross between the French Angora rabbit and the Satin rabbit. The Satin Angora rabbit weighs 6½ to 10 pounds. The coat has an amazing sheen thanks to the unique quality of the fiber scales. The wool is dense and a pleasure to harvest. Easy to roll, this breed is not one of the largest producers of wool (about 10 to 16 ounces of wool per year).

4. The Giant Angora Rabbit:

The largest of the Angora breeds is the giant Angora rabbit. This giant weighs no less than 9 and a half to 10 pounds and is one of the highest fiber producers in the group (one to two pounds of wool per year). Although the giant Angora rabbit is of German origin, its The giant rabbit and the German are two separate breeds, and the giant Angora rabbit was produced by crossing the German Angora with other breeds such as the Flemish giant rabbit in order to form a larger rabbit, and the only color that is recognized is white, and the hair of this breed does not fall naturally so the wool must always be harvested by manual cutting.

5- German Angora rabbit:

The German Angora rabbit is often confused with the Giant. The German Angora rabbit is not accepted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, but they do have their own association, and offerings through the International German Angora Rabbit Breeders Association. This is the main fiber producing breed, and weighs from seven to 11 pounds. It can produce 2 to 4 pounds of wool per year, and the German Angora rabbit is similar to the English Angora in terms of having the irresistible face, although much less so.