How do new breeds get established?

[hoodat]

I was just wondering how a new breed would get itself recognized by the rabbit associations. Is there some established procedure?

 

[PulpFaction]

It's a lengthy and involved process, only two new breeds have been successfully added in, oh gosh, I think over 50 years. (Mini Satin and Thrianta.) The Lionhead has been trying to develop enough consensus and consistency for a number of years, and still don't seem to be getting close!

Here's the FAQ from ARBA, there are more detailed directions in the Standard of Perfection.

http://www.arba.net/faq.htm#Q7

 

[hoodat]

So I guess the normal route would be to get the traits well set and then get enough breeders keeping them and the pedigrees set up?

 

[Devon's Mom Lauren]

The definition of "Purebred" means two like parents that reproduce themselves 100% of the time. You would have to read the ARBA policies on accepting new breeds to see what they are open to and what doesn't have a snowball's chance in H E double hockey sticks of passing

PS Rachel you forgot the Mini Rex and the Jersey Woolie and the American Fuzzy Lop!also Florida Whites and Satin Angora