The_Dutchess
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At what age do you have to stop showing a rabbit? Because Seniors are just Over 6 months but do you have to stop showing them at a year or can you keep on?
Wheels":3o0mhqpc said:So- when do you decide to breed a show doe? And do they ever do ok at shows after having a litter?
Wheels":m52g31bg said:Thanks - I'm trying to decide what my next move is with these mini lops. March is the soonest we could attend a show but they're 7-9 months old. I don't know if it is smarter to wait and show them first and then breed them or breed them now (soon) and show them and/ or the kits.. I think I should wait but I just don't know!
Jackelope":2fkv70aa said:Age limit on showing depends on the breed. Rex breeds have the shortest show career because their fur condition declines quickly. Breed with upper weight limits, especially small breeds,have short show careers because older rabbits tend to gain weight. Rabbits with thin body types like full arch breeds and Himalayans have shorter show careers because older ones get out of shape.
I showed my best Flemish well over she had litters. Up until she was 3 years old (when her bone condition started to decline), she would go to shows and still win BOB. She eventially had about 19 legs and 3 BIS.
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