So we're going to a show...

[Miss M]

Okay, I just raise meat mutts, so I didn't know that I would ever go to a show. But after speaking to the LRBA (state ARBA) president, it sounds like a good way to see what all breeds are raised in the area, so I can hopefully find a replacement for Pearl.

I like having different colors and patterns, so that the nestboxes are always a surprise!

This is what the flyer says:

The following breeds are sanctioned
with the national specialty clubs:
Californian (O), Champagne D'Argent (O), Dutch,
Flemish Giant (Open), Florida White (Y), Havana (Open),
Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly (Open), Mini Lop
English/French Lop (open), Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf,
New Zealand (Open), Polish (Youth), Rhinelander (Open),
Silver Marten (Open), Tan (O)
ALL RECOGNIZED ARBA BREEDS MAY BE EXHIBITED!

So I take it that those listed can be shown there, but that last line means that maybe some other breeds will be there, just not shown?

I'd love to come home with a New Zealand Blue or a Silver Fox, but the latter isn't on that list. But somebody may be exhibiting them just the same?

 

[OneAcreFarm]

Okay, I just raise meat mutts, so I didn't know that I would ever go to a show. But after speaking to the LRBA (state ARBA) president, it sounds like a good way to see what all breeds are raised in the area, so I can hopefully find a replacement for Pearl.

I like having different colors and patterns, so that the nestboxes are always a surprise!

This is what the flyer says:

The following breeds are sanctioned
with the national specialty clubs:
Californian (O), Champagne D'Argent (O), Dutch,
Flemish Giant (Open), Florida White (Y), Havana (Open),
Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly (Open), Mini Lop
English/French Lop (open), Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf,
New Zealand (Open), Polish (Youth), Rhinelander (Open),
Silver Marten (Open), Tan (O)
ALL RECOGNIZED ARBA BREEDS MAY BE EXHIBITED!

So I take it that those listed can be shown there, but that last line means that maybe some other breeds will be there, just not shown?

I'd love to come home with a New Zealand Blue or a Silver Fox, but the latter isn't on that list. But somebody may be exhibiting them just the same?

New Zealand is only recognized in Black, White and Red and I think maybe Brokens? but not Blue that I know of...I could be wrong...

Are you thinking of American Blue?

 

[SMR]

Think there are a few people working on blues, but they're not a recognized color or as far as I know under certificate for development for ARBA show. Brokens, black and red, are recognized for show. However, finding broken reds seems like trying to find a white rabbit in a blizzard. There are some broken blacks, easier to find, and if its a larger show I'd say there's a good chance of seeing some. Maybe the club hosting the show could put you in touch with some breeders that have the breeds/colors you're interested in?

 

[Random Rabbit]

The breeds listed as 'Sanctioned" means that the National Breed Club of that breed will give points in their respective sweepstakes. ( An exhibitor earns 'points' based on the number of animals in a class.)

Any ARBA recognised breed may be shown at Any ARBA show. ( exhibited = shown)

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Bring cash! Bring carriers! Bring the camera!

You guys will have a great time and be free to browse and chat to your heart's content. I can't wait to see your new addition...s! :lol:

 

[Bill]

There could be amy or all ARBA breeds shown, plus some not recognized e.g. Lionheads, but only the sanctioned breeds will be awarded points for that breed. Sometimes individuals will pay the sanction fee so they can earn the points, thus the "other breeds may be sanctioned".

 

[Peach]

You're going to have do much fun! So many rabbits bring plent of cash money haha

 

[Miss M]

New Zealand Blue - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly_p8Z-vxVU

Such a beautiful rabbit!

I can get only ONE rabbit! I don't have room for more!

(Well, technically, I do have room, if I put does in the growout cages... but then where to grow out litters? Hmmmm....)

No! ONE rabbit!

Okay, so exhibit=show, but there will be rabbits there that aren't being shown? Maybe rabbits that are unshowable, but are perfect for a meat mutt rabbitry?

 

[SatinsRule]

What it's telling you is that they have paid sanctions for certain breeds, probably based upon how many have been run across the table at the show in previous years. If the numbers of recent years don't support it, sanctions are not paid by the club on other breeds. They can still be shown and will be allowed to compete for BIS (provided the breed is one which is recognized as a breed by the ARBA), but you won't receive any national specialty club sweepstakes points for it.

Long story short: If the club is accepting an entry fee on your rabbit and it's a breed which is recognized by the ARBA, your rabbit will be allowed to compete for awards beyond the breed level judging.

 

[curlysue]

I have seen broken blue New zealands at the Dover show.People bring things they are not showing.Its fun even if you dont show.Its a good place too get bunnies and talk about bunnies.You can often find pedigree rabbits with minor faults for very reasonable prices too.

 

[Random Rabbit]

Okay, so exhibit=show, but there will be rabbits there that aren't being shown? Maybe rabbits that are unshowable, but are perfect for a meat mutt rabbitry?

Most rabbits at a show are there to be shown. However, quite often a breeder will bring rabbits to sell as well. ( A lot of shows state that only animals entered in the show are to be in the show room, but that really does not stop anyone) Many people will have a little notice of what they are offering. Should You see something You like... ask... most exhibitors Love to talk about their rabbits.

Do check any possible purchase Carefully ... and quarentine when they come home !!!!! :bunnyhop:

 

[Peach]

At both shows I've been to everyone is trying to make room for their juniors so your probably going to have no problem finding something for you. I have also seen breeds that aren't sanctioned at shows that people have brought to sell (usually promoting less common breeds).

 

[5dognightfarm]

If the breed is on the list, that means it is sanctioned. If a breed is sanctioned and you are a member of the national specialty club for that breed, then you will earn specialty club points. If you aren't, then disregard the list and bring whatever you want. All recognized breeds can be shown.

New Zealand blues exist, but as far as I know are very rare. They're also not recognized for exhibition. They're very pretty though!

I'm sure there will be plenty of rabbits to buy, including ones that won't be shown. I usually have at least a carrier or two of rabbits that I'm selling but not showing. I like to go to shows and snatch up all the free large-sized does to toss into my commercial herd, so long as they're healthy.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

If they have American Blue you could get one of those...they are very laid back and make great meat rabbits...

 

[Miss M]

Thanks, everyone! Sounds like a great place to go to see what's raised around here, and it also sounds like I'll almost surely come home with a doe! :razz:

I looked up the American Blue, OneAcreFarm... looks like a very nice meat rabbit. I'm hoping to add some chunk to the shoulders of my meat buns, but I can't find what the shoulders are like. Looks like they'd be relatively normal (small), but I guess the other end makes up for it?

 

[OneAcreFarm]

Thanks, everyone! Sounds like a great place to go to see what's raised around here, and it also sounds like I'll almost surely come home with a doe! :razz:

I looked up the American Blue, OneAcreFarm... looks like a very nice meat rabbit. I'm hoping to add some chunk to the shoulders of my meat buns, but I can't find what the shoulders are like. Looks like they'd be relatively normal (small), but I guess the other end makes up for it?

Americans have a Semi-Arched or "mandolin" body type, so it is intrinsically different than that of a "commercial" body type, ie. NZ.

Semi-Arched Types of Rabbits
There’s something fluid, poetic, even “musical” about the mandolin-shaped curve along the back of a semi-arched rabbit. Their head and shoulders hug the posing table, and then their loin rises gracefully to a peak at the hindquarters before the top line falls to the tail.

American
Beveren
English Lop (pictured)
Flemish Giant
Giant Chinchilla

 

[Miss M]

Okay... so I'd just get a different shape with the American Blue, really concentrating on the back end.

I read Franco's (RabbitGeek) page about the Americans, and it looks like they are indeed quite rare. Like less than 400 of them. Would I be doing the breed a disservice, if I bought an American doe to use in a meat mutt program, though? I wouldn't be furthering the breed at all.