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Most rabbit exhibitions in America are sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), [1] which recognizes 52 breeds in its Standard of Perfection 2021–2025. [2] Rabbit show jumping , also known as rabbit hopping or rabbit agility, is a performance sport developed in the 1970s based on horse jumping [ 3 ] and is distinct from ...
The ARBA also has two paid offices; Treasurer and Executive Director. These last two are appointed by the Board of Directors for a three year term. [2] Despite its name, the American Rabbit Breeders Association has affiliated clubs and members all over the world. Each of these members are assigned a district, based on their location.
The American Cavy Breeders Association (ACBA) is a national specialty club under the America Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). Like many other specialty clubs under ARBA, the ACBA maintains a membership, awards sweepstakes points, provides special awards, publishes a newsletter and contributes to developing new standards.
The breed became eligible to be shown at ARBA sanctioned shows in February 2019, but is not currently allowed to compete for Best of Show. [160] The Velveteen Lop's coat should feel shiny and plush to the touch.
The American Sable is a result of Chinchilla rabbit crosses. Sables are identical to Chinchilla rabbits in body conformation, but their coats are colored differently. The head, feet, ears, back, and top of the tail are a dark sepia, while the coat fades to a lighter tan over the rest of the body, similar to the coloring of a Siamese cat.
In 2005, when rabbit breeds were added to the American Livestock Breed Conservancy, [8] Conservancy Priority List, Americans were listed among the rarest 'Critical' category. [9] The White variety was especially in danger of being dropped from the ARBA's active role in 2004, due to lack of representation at the annual ARBA convention.
(In the 2024 list, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is out and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in.) In and out lists have also been prevalent in pop culture for decades.
The Silver Fox is the only breed accepted by ARBA that has stand up fur; by ARBA standard the fur is ideally 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in length. The Silver Fox breed is classified as "Commercial" by ARBA. This means that the ideal shape of the Silver Fox is to provide the maximum amount of meat in the prime cuts of the carcass.