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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 Chesser Bunnies) - Our lovely breeder Teddy(chestnut ND buck). He loves to pose, and loves to "pray" lol. Photo 2 (submitted by Kati) - Fluffy a is Holland Lop buck, but I'm not entirely sure. He super sweet and cuddles. He loves to be held and to snack on magenta colored flowers. He's a total sweetheart that loves to meet new people.

5 Photo 3 (submitted by Kelly Jensen) - This is Lola, she is a Cream De Argent. Photo 4 (submitted by Chesser Bunnies) - Baby broken black Holland Lop buck, sitting sweet and cute in a flower pot :-)

6 Photo 5 (submitted by Tatum Clark) Bunny Name: Lyra Breed: Netherland Dwarf

7 Photo 6 (submitted by Patty W) Breed: Rex

8 Photo 7 (submitted by Maria Cefalu)

9 Photo 8 (submitted by Jonathan Fritz) - My rabbits Name is Mike with an umlaut over the E at the end since its a German name pronounced Meeka which is how most people spell it. The picture here was literally one in a million and I could probably never repeat it since it was in a series and the tongue just happened to come out. She is very friendly and warms up to people more quickly then most rabbits although she still doesn't like to be picked up she will follow you everywhere. She does spook easily but recovers quickly when someone she knows is around to assure her that everything is OK.

10 Photo 9 (submitted by Mandy Howard) - Here is our rabbit, Carits on Halloween. Bat bunny! Dutch bunny.

11 Photo 10 (submitted by Rosie Bennett) - This picture is of my beautiful mini rex harlequin her name is cinnamon aka mini bins! The tip of her right ear is torn giving her extra character! She absolutely loves any kind of treats!

12 Photo 11 (submitted by Yan) Name: Theon Breed: Havana He is two years old, 5.5lb, and neutered. He has silky hair and a very mellow friendly nature both to other rabbits and people, loves being groomed and petted. He is my baby!

13 Photo 12 (submitted by Lorie Jerome) This is Cinnamon Muffin. She is a Castor, mini Rex doe born in May.

14 Photo 13 (submitted by Jack Garris) Holland Lop

15 Rabbits in the News Latest News Stories and Headlines: The untapped potential of rabbit farming in Rwanda: Calgary s inner-city feral rabbits reproducing like well, you know: Swick loves rabbits and their friendly feedback: Fatal disease that kills rabbits in hours confirmed in Warwickshire: Do you know the rabbit breed on your farm?

16 Breed of the Week American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit information and facts about the American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Breed. American Fuzzy Lops, shortly termed as fuzzies, are known for their resemblance to Holland Lops, just that they have longer hairs. But they are being labeled for something worth remembering The Head of the Fancy - which gives us a glimpse of their purpose, which is for showing. But aside from showing, they also are being utilized for their wool, which can be converted into yarn. Their wool is quite similar to Angora breeds wool, but is shorter in length. Let s get to know more about American Fuzzy Lops and the distinct characteristics and abilities that this rabbit breed have. 1. History The story of American Fuzzy Lop rabbits is related to the history of Holland Lop rabbits. Before, Holland Lop rabbits are only available in solid colors, which triggered interest to rabbit breeders to cross a Holland Lop and an English Lop, in order to achieve the

17 broken color patterns. Despite being successful in this endeavor, there is fallout. The rabbit breeders failed to keep the Holland Lop s rollback fur, which is one of their major characteristics. Instead, the offspring from the crossbreeding exhibited the flyback fur of the English Spot. Consequently, Holland Lops and French Angoras were bred wit the goal of producing a very gentle rollback coat. As a result, a Holland Lop with a long wool was occasionally found in Holland Lop litters. And there came the occurrence of the small wooly lopeared rabbit. Initially, it was noted by Patty Greene-Karl that the fuzzy gene was recessive. Mating two Holland Lops carrying this gene resulted in a certain percentage of 25% for the offspring with wool. The breed was developed further into what has been known now as the American Fuzzy Lop. It took him 4 years to develop the fuzzies until they were presented to the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The rabbit breed was first shown at the 1985 ARBA Convention held in Houston, Texas. Now there were three separate standards that ARBA received from 3 different rabbit breeders. The original standard submitted calls for a maximum weight of 4 ¾ pounds and the ideal weight of 3 ¾ pounds. It also suggests that the body type, ear carriage and size of the rabbit will resemble that of the Holland Lop, along with short and easily maintained wool. There were twists in the breed s recognition. During the second showing on 1986, at an ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio, the American Fuzzy Lop was shown, and the breed passed the standards. At the 3rd showing in the succeeding year, the breed was not approved due to lack of uniformity from one animal to another. This prompted Jeff Hardin to write a new working standard for American Fuzzy Lop, upon the request of the breed s developer, Patty. The revised standard, which was later on accepted, basically describes wooly Holland, characterized with a maximum weight of 4 pounds and an ideal weight of 3 ½ pounds is a crucial year for American Fuzzy Lop. If it fails to get recognized by ARBA that year, its proponents will have to start the process all over again. Patty, the breed sponsor, was called to present the breed during the ARBA Convention in Madison, Wisconsin. With the stars conspiring at the right time, ARBA declared that American Fuzzy Lop is now a recognized breed by ARBA. 2. Characteristics and Appearance

18 American Fuzzy Lop has seven accepted varieties. These are Agouti, Broken, Pointed White, Self-Shaded, Tan Pattern, Ticked and Wide Band. These groups are all made up of solid and broken color patterns. Categorized as a small rabbit breed, the American Fuzzy Lop is just about the same size as the Holland Lop. It has a dwarf gene, which explains why it has short, wide heads and bodies that rabbit fanciers really love. While most rabbits are classified as senior (8 months and above), intermediate (between 6-8 months) and junior (under 6 months), American Fuzzy Lop are imposed with a different ruling. A senior buck or doe is recognized from 6 months and older, and those under 6 months are called junior rabbits. This process clearly eliminates the intermediate range for the other rabbits. Ideally, senior bucks should not have a weight of more than 4 pounds. Their ideal weight is 3 ½ pounds for the buck and 3 ¾ pounds for the doe. Junior bucks and does, on the other hand, should not be over 3 ½ pounds. But they still need to be over 1 ¾ pounds in order to get them to rabbit shows. American Fuzzy Lop rabbits have short, massive and thickset bodies. Their heads are moderately high on the shoulders of a rounded and compact body. The legs are ideally short and thick. The ears fall against the side of the head due to the crown, which refers to the cartilage ridge at the top of the rabbit s head. The fur of the fuzzy lop is long, which is called wool. This is special wool since it can be spun into a yarn, even if it s only 2 inches long. Next to that of an English Angora, the wool of an American Fuzzy Lop is also coarse. A coarse wool is desired by many breeders because this suggests that the coat is not prone to tangling or matting. This would lessen the burden to the owners of American Fuzzy Lop, as compared to larger wooled rabbit breeds. Coats don t require daily grooming unless it is molting. But an effort must be done to check on the wool of the fuzzy lop, and work out on removing tangles and debris. Simple running through of fingers against the wool can do this. Full baths should be avoided for the American Fuzzy Lops, but a meticulous spot cleaning is ideal to remove the stains in the fur. 3. Personality and Traits Active, playful and has lots of personality that s how rabbit enthusiasts and fanciers would describe American Fuzzy Lops. They also make good pets. They are very social rabbits that love the attention of their pet owners. Plus, they also love the company of other rabbits. Since they are playful, you can opt adding toys such as plastic balls in their cages. They love playing a lot. Other toys that they love to play are pinecones, pieces of soft wood, stuffed socks and old gloves. They ll definitely take their time enjoying every moment with the toys.

19 American Fuzzy Lops make excellent breeds, plus its extra credits brought about by its fine wool. Will you ever doubt taking this breed into your home? We re hoping we helped you in finding the right answer. Rabbit Deal of the Week: Store: Rabbit Jewelry Gifts is the #1 source for finding quality bunny rabbit themed jewelry and gifts for sale online. We sell necklaces, earrings, bracelets, costumes, backpacks, stuffed bunnies and more. Use coupon code BUNNYLOVE25 at checkout and get 25% OFF all bunny necklaces and pendants. If you spend over $35 you will get FREE SHIPPING as well. Necklace listing: CLICK HERE TO BROWSE THE FULL RABBIT JEWELRY GIFTS CATALOG

20 Feeding Your Pet Rabbit Finding the right diet for your pet rabbit is extremely important, right? In the wild, rabbits live on roughage and their digestive systems need a lot of fiber to function properly. At the same time, they need enough energy to grow and thrive. Finding a good balance between fiber, energy, and freshness in rabbit diets used to be very difficult for rabbit owners. Thankfully, now we can rely on pelleted feed to make sure our rabbits get complete nutrition. But not all rabbit feed is created equal -- oh no! Not by a long shot. Peruse the rabbit feed section at your local pet store and you will see a huge variance in fiber content, protein content, ingredients, and pellet color. Ideally, adult and junior rabbits should have at least 20% fiber in their diets, and 15-18% protein. The pellets should be green and smell fresh. The best pellet brand that this author has ever seen is Sherwood Forest Natural Rabbit Food. David Sherwood, a nutritionist and long-time rabbit breeder, developed a line of rabbit food that is not only carefully formulated for rabbits needs at different stages of life, but is made with only fresh and wholesome ingredients. When Mr. Sherwood introduced his new feed a few years ago, thousands of rabbit owners quickly switched to it and feed it exclusively. You can get more information, read rave reviews, or give it a try at

21 Recommended Rabbit Food for 2018: Beyond the Pellets Besides a high-quality pellet, rabbits need clean water. A rabbit will not eat unless it has plenty of fresh water to drink also. Besides pellets and water, hay is a very beneficial part of a rabbit s diet. In fact, one type of Sherwood Natural Rabbit Food is designed to be offered in half pellets, half-hay ratio. No matter what brand of pellets you feed, fresh Timothy hay will complement it. But what about vegetables?

22 When you re meeting your rabbit s nutritional needs through a pelleted diet, there s little reason to offer fruits or vegetables and they can actually do your bunny harm. Any treats, be they grain, fruit, or veggie, can upset the balanced nutrition in the pellets if you give them in great qualities. However, everyone loves to give their bunnies a special snack now and then. In those cases, dandelion leaves, carrots, and apples make good treats. Avoid light green lettuce, as it tends to give rabbits a tummy ache. Shop for Rabbit Food for sale: