Angora Rabbits

Angoras look more like a pom-pom than a rabbit.Nevertheless,people still like them for there and there personality.

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Having a humorous appearance, the Angora rabbit resembles a fur ball. They are calm and docile creatures who need regular grooming. Grooming prevents the fiber from matting and felting. They have a playful personality. They are social animals and enjoy their owner’s attention. They also enjoy playing with toys such as ball or an old glove.

English: The average weight of the English Angora rabbit ranges from 2-3.5 kilograms. The smallest Angora rabbit breed, this breed is most common as a pet largely because of its teddy bear look. They are gentle in nature. Grooming is very much essential and it requires to be groomed at least twice a week.





French: French Angoras weigh somewhere between 4.5 to 5.5 kilograms. Their entire body is covered with fur except the nose and front teeth. They yield very good quality and require little maintenance. They are bred for dual purpose – meat and fiber. Their dense wool comprises coarse guard hair. French Angoras require low maintenance. Carrying out a blowing program once or twice a week is enough. They are available in a plethora of colors ranging from light shades to solid colors. Their diet consists of fiber, hay and orchard grass. They are known to feed on vegetables and fruits as well.



Giant: Weighing around 4-4.5 kilograms, the giant Angora is the largest Angora rabbit breed recognized by the ARBA. It produces more wool than any of the other breeds. The wool needs to be clipped off every 90 days in order to prevent ‘wood block’. Like many other ‘giant’ breeds, the giant Angora rather grows slowly.









Satin: One of the most beautiful and yet the least popular of Angora rabbit breeds is the Satin Angora. It is derived from a cross between a Satin and French Angora. Compared to the English variety, it can be groomed easily. Satin Angora’s wool has an extremely silky texture. However, it does not produce as much wool as the other Angora rabbit breeds.