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3 Rabbit Photo / Selfie Content Announced Want a chance to make your bunny rabbit famous? Interested in winning cool prizes? This month we are super excited to announce that we are launching an exclusive ongoing weekly bunny rabbit photo contest. Each week we will select a new winner to win a cool prize and have their rabbit s photo featured in our weekly edition of The Rabbit Times newsletter. To participate simply: your best rabbit photos to therabbittimes@gmail.com with the subject as Photo Contest Entry. Within the attach the photo(s) you wish to submit and a short description about your rabbit(s). Please include rabbit name(s) and name of breed (if not sure or breed is mixed just put that). Photos will be judged based upon quality, cuteness and uniqueness. Alternatively you can simply post your photo to the Rabbit Breeders facebook page to be entered as well: A new photo winner will be selected each week and announced via this newsletter! So stay tuned and good luck!

4 Weekly Rabbit Photo Contest Winners Photo 1 (submitted by Maria Cefalu) Netherland Dwarf babies. They love nibbling on the grass.

5 Photo 2 (submitted by Maria Cefalu) Mini Rex buck. He was enjoying the nesting box with his siblings.

6 Photo 3 Submitted by: Mickey Bunal This is Snickers. He is a 2 month old Holland lop. Photo 4 Submitted by: Aumi Perry This is my holland lop bunny, Sylvia enjoying her outside bunny hutch this summer!

7 Rabbits in the News Latest News Stories and Headlines: How to look after a pet rabbit: "We're not just a petting zoo": Alpacas, goats, rabbits help treat mental illness: Cannon Beach Has A Rabbit Problem: Hares could be wiped out, experts warn, as mystery deaths spark fears RHD-2 has 'jumped' from rabbits:

8 Breed of the Week Britannia Petite Rabbit information and facts about the Britannia Petite Rabbit Breed. Britannia Petite Rabbit Facts 1. History Having originated in England as Polish, ARBA renamed this old breed upon its arrival in United States because there is already a recognized rabbit breed named Polish. Back in England, it was thought that Britannia Petite came from the common white hutch rabbit breed. There are colored petites that are shown, prominently with the Ruby Eyed Whites for a couple of years. The ruby-eyed white rabbits are the ones that were brought to United States. But across the time, ARBA recognized other colors of petites, namely the Black, Black Otter, Chestnut Agouti and Sable Marten. Along with the Ruby Eyed Whites, these are the 5 showable colors of the Britannia Petite breed.

9 It was not until 1950s that the eye and body color of the petites changed. Originally, most of them were whites with either red or blue eyes. The ruby-eyed white rabbit is a true albino. On the other hand, the blue-eyed white, which contains the Vienna White gene, is not a true albino. It was on 1950s when colored rabbit breeds of Britannia Petite have been recognized by different rabbits clubs across the country. Slowly, they were integrated in the mainstream and recognized by ARBA. In 1997, the black and chocolate colored petites were recognized. In 1982, blue variety was approved and broken variety in 1998, respectively. Indeed, the Britannia petites are so old, that at one point, it nears the point of extinction. Fortunately, some dedicated rabbit breeders were able to save these little rabbit breeds. They were first exhibited in England in 1884, which attests to how old the breed is. 2. Appearance They are one of the smallest rabbits among the domestic rabbit breeds, weighing only about 2 ½ pounds at maximum in their ideal maturity stage. Usually, this refers to the 6 months age rabbits. It s interesting to note that the breed has developed this size only after some generations, since the original breeds of the petites are larger in size. The first batch of ruby-eyed white rabbits brought to United States does not have the dwarfing gene. These small rabbits have short ears that touch each other all the way to the tips. Ideally, they should have a short head characterized by full cheeks and bold eyes. They re often confused as similar to Netherland Dwarf due to their small size. It s just that Britannia Petite is a little larger compared to Netherland Dwarf and their heads are not rounded. They also differ in other areas such as coat structure, body type and colors. 3. Personality and Care The small size of Britannia Petites gives a couple of benefits to its owners. One of which is in caging. Apparently, the petites don t need a lot of space in the cage and barn facilities. However, to ensure that they keep their high energy, enough space is also considered for them to be able to run. They can jump high, run fast and even compete with the other rabbits. Because of this lively spirit, it should be properly noted that that the bottom of the cages must be ensured to not be slippery. Britannia Petites are intelligent and inquisitive. They love to climb and explore things. Generally, they are calm and friendly, especially the bucks. Does that were not spayed

10 are usually territorial. But generally, they are energetic and can become extremely lively. Children who handle these rabbits should be properly supervised to make sure that the rabbits are not inadvertently injured. But a good point to note is that they really are not that good with children, most especially that they would rather prefer moving than be cuddled. Also, rabbit-proofing of a room, wherein you allow them to roam around in the room freely, is discouraged. This is because of their tendency to chew on carpets, baseboard and electrical cords. They are miniature, fine-boned and slender rabbits. Their body is arched and hare-like. The head is wedge-shaped in profile, with a quite pointed nose and ears held close together above the head, which all couples to their appearance of being alert. Britannia Petites are most healthy when fed with ¼ to ½ cup of pellets everyday, along with unlimited fresh hay and grass, as well as occasional fruits and vegetables. The amount of pellet is based on the activity level of the petite. And in terms of their health, Britannia Petites do not do well in high or low temperatures, as much as other rabbits. They are quite prone to hairball obstructions and matted coats. Any changes in diet or habits of the rabbit should be immediately referred to the veterinarian. 4. Showing Britannia Petites Showing Britannia Petites always comes in an interesting note, most especially to the judges. This is heavily due to the fact that Britannia Petites are natural show rabbits distinguished for their elegant, upright pose. If they are handled properly with patience, any judge with experience can get them to pose naturally upright. However, if they fail to do so, they should only be mildly faulted because of their nature as active rabbits. They don t necessarily require a lot of prodding in order for them to show themselves off. Indeed, rabbits can be easily trained to use a litter box. And when they are outside their cages, you can train them in accepting a harness. It has to be understood that in handling and training Britannia petites to become show rabbits, time and patience is necessary. And when you re able to master that, they will always be at your own advantage. Britannia Petites are regular in rabbit shows, both in local and national level. They re being compared to the Standard of Perfection and assessed based on the merits recognized by ARBA. This is why they are known as fancy exhibition breeds and pets.

11 Given all these amazing characteristics of the Britannia Petites, will you choose this lively and entertaining breed to be your next pet? It s definitely your call! Article contributed by:

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13 How to Groom Rabbits How to Groom a Rabbit. Find information about grooming rabbits for show. Grooming Do s and Don ts listed. The good news with regards to grooming rabbits is the fact that rabbits are naturally neat animals. They keep their own coats tidy with the help of their tiny built-in washcloths, their tongues. Certain short-haired rabbits may never need their owner to groom them. However, some breeds have long coats that require special care, and any bunny can occasionally get himself into trouble and want some hygiene help. Grooming Short-haired Rabbits The shorter a rabbit s coat, the less grooming it will require. Rex breeds have fur under an inch in length; it should never be brushed as this can damage the springy qualities of the coat. Breeds with flyback fur, which is a little longer, do not usually require brushing. The only times they do might be during a molt, when brushing can help draw out dead fur. Before you put your bunny on the show table, you can moisten your hands with water and rub them back and forth through the coat to remove static and loose hairs. Breeds with flyback fur include Dutch, Polish, Californian, New Zealand, Tan, and several others.

14 Rollback fur is slightly longer than flyback fur. Many of the common breeds such as Holland Lops, Mini Lops, and Netherland Dwarfs have rollback fur. Rabbit Breeds with rollback coats can occasionally benefit from a going-over with a slicker brush, like the kind used for grooming dogs. Check the area around the tail and hind feet for matted fur or tangled debris. You can use the same trick with water on your hands that you use for flyback-coated breeds. Grooming Rabbits with Long Wool Some bunnies a long type of hair called wool. This can range from 2-3 inches on the Jersey Wooly to 4-10 inches on Angora breeds. The Jersey Wooly and American Fuzzy Lop have short wool coats with a coarse texture. These are known as easy care coats, because they require much less grooming than full-length Angora wool. You should check these bunnies often to make sure they are not developing tangles. Remove any tangles or mats with a brush, comb, or nail scissors. Matting problems become especially evident during a molt. Other than that, they need little attention. Angora rabbit coats need extensive care. They must be gently brushed as babies. On adult rabbits, many breeders use a blower, like a heatless hair dryer, to keep coats tangle free. Before you get an Angora, make sure to discuss grooming with the breeder you buy it from. Removing Stains Any rabbit can get stained, and bucks are particularly prone to it. A sticky, stained coat is very undesirable on the show table. You can quickly and easily remove stains by using a toothbrush to apply white alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, then sprinkling the area with cornstarch. Brush out the cornstarch the next day and you ll have a clean bunny. How not to groom a rabbit Except in extreme circumstances, you should never give your rabbit a full-blown bath. A full bath will damage the natural protective qualities in the coat. Also, you should never use grooming products or conditioners on your rabbits coat. These count as unnatural foreign substances and can get your entire entry disqualified at an ARBA show.