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About Domestic Rabbits

Domesticaton of Rabbits
Selective breeding of rabbits began in the Middle Ages, when they were first treated as domesticated farm animals. By the 1500s, several new breeds of different colors and sizes were being recorded.
In the 1800s, as animal fancy in general began to emerge, rabbit fanciers began to attend rabbit shows in Western Europe and the United States. Breeds were created and modified for the purpose of exhibition, a departure from the breeds that had been created for food, fur, or wool. The rabbit's emergence as a household pet began during the Victorian era. The domestic rabbit continues to be popular as a show animal and pet. Rabbit shows occur in many places and are sanctioned in Canada and the United States by the American Rabbit Breeders' Association (ARBA).
From Wikipedia - Domestic rabbit
There are now 47 breeds of rabbits recognized by the ARBA, and over 50 in the British Rabbit Council.

ARBA Recognized Breed List From the ARBA website:
American, American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, Britannia Petite, Californian, Champagne d'Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Creme d'Argent, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, English Lop, English Spot, Flemish Giant, Florida White, French Angora, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, New Zealand, Palomino, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Fox, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta

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Comment by Regina Dickerson-Event Admin. on February 16, 2009 at 1:34pm: LOL!!!

Comment by Colleen Del Bane~Creator~ on February 15, 2009 at 10:02pm: We sure have got some entertainment out of it. I think alot more than the bunny did!

Comment by Barbara on February 15, 2009 at 9:57pm: Now that just might be a girl bunny looking at an old copy of Playgirl. That magazine sure didn't have a long run and Burt Reynolds was the first centerfold. But you're probably right, it's a boy bunny with his copy of Playboy. Hehe!

Comment by Colleen Del Bane~Creator~ on February 15, 2009 at 8:16pm: Well not because they are peace loving, romantic, helpful creatures without much training, That is for sure!!!!

Comment by Regina Dickerson-Event Admin. on February 15, 2009 at 8:05pm: Now that is a laugh!! Why do we, huh????

Comment by Colleen Del Bane~Creator~ on February 15, 2009 at 7:58pm: Nasty men anyway I still cant figure out why we women crave them!!!

Comment by Regina Dickerson-Event Admin. on February 15, 2009 at 7:26pm: I know, Colleen, I know. I was joking.

Comment by Beth C on February 15, 2009 at 6:28pm: lol

Comment by Colleen Del Bane~Creator~ on February 15, 2009 at 5:55pm: That is what the guys always say about why they buy Playboy Magazine Regina

Comment by Beth C on February 15, 2009 at 5:50pm: Just being funny. :)

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