Rabbit

Area Rules:

1. An exhibitor may show up to eight classes of rabbits.
2. An exhibitor may identify a maximum of 20 rabbits. To be eligible for breed exhibition, entries must be a fair representative of the breeds listed in the American Standard of Perfection. 
3. All rabbits, except for fryers and pet rabbits, must have permanent identification numbers or names tattooed on their ear by entry date. Pets and fryers must be marked, in the ear, with identification with a permanent marker by entry day. 

Awards

• Champion Showmanship (per age division)
• Supreme Champion Rabbit
  • Champion Fancy Breed Rabbit
  • Champion Commercial Breed Rabbit
  • Champion Pet Rabbit
  • Champion Market Rabbit.
• Best in Barn – Rabbit

1090 – Rabbit Showmanship

Division Rules:

1. Exhibitors must show their own animal, and the animal must be entered and exhibited in a rabbit class below. 
2. Showmanship is based on grooming, training of the rabbit, appearance of the rabbit and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merits of the rabbit. Primarily showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the rabbit before the judge. The excellence of the rabbit is not considered in scoring. 
3. The maximum length of the showmanship presentation is four minutes.
4. Exhibitors are asked to bring their own carpet squares or mat for showmanship.

Classes 

• G-1090-900 – Out of School FFA Division – 19 years and older
• G-1090-901 – Senior Division – 14 to 18 years-old
• G-1090-902 – Intermediate Division – 11 to 13 years-old
• G-1090-903 – Junior Division – 18 to 10 years-old
• G-1090-904 – Adaptive Division – 8 to 18 years-old

1091 – Fancy Breed Rabbit

Division Rules:

1. Rabbit age is as of the date of the show.
2. Fancy Breed Rabits must be purebred and come from the following breeds: American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Woolie, Lilac, Lionhead, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, and Thrianta.

Classes 

• G-1091-900 – Junior Doe
  • Under six months
• G-1091-901 – Senior Doe
  • Six months and older
• G-1091-902 – Junior Buck
  • Under six months
• G-1091-903 – Senior Buck
  • Six months and older

1092 – Commercial Breed Rabbit

Division Rules:

1. Rabbit age is as of the date of the show.
2. Commercial Breed Rabits are any of the meat breeds or a cross from the following breeds: American, America Chinchilla, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, Californian, Champagne d’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème d’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin and Silver Fox.

Classes 

• G-1092-900 – Junior Doe
  • Under six months old
• G-1092-901 – Intermediate Doe
  • Six to eight months old
• G-1092-902 – Senior Doe
  • Eight months and older
• G-1092-903 – Junior Buck
  • Under six months old
• G-1092-904 – Intermediate Buck
  • Six to eight months old
• G-1092-905 – Senior Buck
  • Eight months and older

1093 – Pet Rabbit

Division Rules:

1. Rabbit age is as of the date of the show.
2. All sex and ages will show together.

Classes 

• G-1093-900 – Pet Rabbit

1094 – Market Rabbit

Division Rules:

1. Market rabbits can be any commercial breed or cross.
2. Rabbits in a meat pen of three may NOT be shown individually in other classes.

Classes 

• G-1094-900 – Single Fryer
  • Not over ten weeks of age
  • Must weigh at least 3.5 lbs. not to exceed 5.5 lbs.
• G-1094-901 – Meat Pen of Three
  • Not over ten weeks of age
  • Each rabbit must weigh at least 3.5 lbs. and not exceed 5.5 lbs. each.
• G-1094-902 – Roaster
  • Under six months of age.
  • Must weigh at least 5.5 lbs. and not exceed 9 lbs.
• G-1094-903 – Stewer
  • Over six months of age.
  • Must weigh at least 8 lbs. There is no maximum weight.

1095 – Doe & Litter Exhibition 

Division Rules:

1. This are an exhibition division and classes.
2. Entries in this class do NOT count as one of the maximum 8 entries. 
3. Limit to one fancy or one commercial entry per exhibitor.
4. Kits must be eight weeks or younger.
5. Exhibitors are required to provide their own cage and nesting box. Rabbits will be judged in their cage. 

Classes 

• G-1095-900 – Doe & Litter – Fancy Breed
• G-1095-901 – Doe & Litter – Commercial Breed