What type of angora is this?

[DoodleBun]

Someone on craigslist has some angora does for sale but the lady does not know what breed of angora they are. She said they should mature out to be larger than a new Zealand but not as big as a Flemish giant. Does anyone know what kind they are? I was considering getting the sable.

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

Giant Angora but I wouldn't consider them to be purebred unless you get full pedigrees with them. They look like a mix to me honestly.
How old are they? And are the parents there to see? I am super curious. lol

__________ Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:36 pm __________

A link to a pic of a Giant Angora.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Joey_ ... a_Buck.jpg

 

[Rexisbest]

Look like a mix to me too...

 

[DoodleBun]

I thought a mix of giant and something also. She has the parents but she rescued them from someone and they didn't know what they were either. I just think the sable is adorable so would get her just for a pet lol.

 

[ZRabbits]

Definitely would make a perfect pet. I found out with long haired rabbits, the grooming, though needed for health reason (wool block) is also a great way to bond with your pet. Have Lion heads and they enjoy, as do I, that time. Very relaxing for all.

I think they are all adorable. Good Luck. I'm immensely enjoying my Pet Rabbits.

Karen

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Whatever they are, they are adorable and look very well cared for.

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

I want one too. They are cute.

 

[DoodleBun]

Forgot to add they are 3 months old. I asked for pictures of the parents. I have a male lionhead I am hoping to get neutered soon so if I get her maybe they could be friends.

 

[3mina]

It's worth a shot but be prepared for it not working out and having two pets that need to stay separate

 

[SarahMelisse]

Looks like maybe an English mixed with a Giant? Who knows... a mix of something. Super cute though!

 

[LindseysWoolies]

They look like French or French mixes.

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

The reason I said Giant is because they said they are bigger than NZ's. Do French grow that big to be bigger than that?

 

[LindseysWoolies]

They grow to 10 lbs

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

Ah ok. I thought Netherlands grew to like 11 pounds or something like that.

 

[DoodleBun]

So after fighting with my computer for awhile I finally got the pictures of the parents to save. Here they are. Thoughts?

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

French angora.

 

[LindseysWoolies]

they look like english x french.

 

[SarahMelisse]

The reason I said Giant is because they said they are bigger than NZ's. Do French grow that big to be bigger than that?

French are 8-10 pounds

__________ Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:03 pm __________

They don't look very French to me, but that may be because they are a mix. They look like they have English and something else.<br /><br />__________ Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:05 pm __________<br /><br />Maybe just the ear tassels are throwing me. How much do they weigh now?

 

[tm_bunnyloft]

Other Angora's besides English can have ear tassels, Its just not desirable.

 

[DoodleBun]

I don't know how much they weigh now.