I was born in South Africa and spent the whole of my childhood in Pretoria and Cape Town. My maternal grandmother lived about a mile away in what could only be described as her own private zoo. As I was her favourite grandchild I was her very willing apprentice and shared her love of nature… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Showing
Showing Angora rabbits
First You will need to be a member of the British rabbit council The British Rabbit Council.
For the beginner
First make sure you have the time to spare on this lovely breed, as it does need a good bit of your time to keep them fit for the show. Get in touch with the Secretary of the breed and ask for the address of a breeder near you so that you can go and… Read more »
The Great NAC Quiz
Source: NAC Yearbook historic archives
Presentation by Phil Stone
When our secretary asked for items, articles or even letters for the Year Book at the end of the Annual General Meeting. I wondered whether this may be the place to make a plea to members exhibiting their Angoras for a little more show preparation. This last year I have handled quite a number of… Read more »
Take a trip back to the London Show 1979
Source: Historic archives of NAC yearbooks
The London show from 2004
Source: Historic archives of NAC yearbooks
The Show Groomers Armoury
You might think that I should be the last person advising “show” people on grooming ideas, but the top exhibitors have kindly shared some very surprising ideas with me which you might find interesting. When embarking on a new hobby, career, or interest the thing to do is go to the top, and thats what I… Read more »
Grooming for the show bench
I’m going to try and take you through the grooming until they are adults. I personally start grooming my babies about 6 weeks old,where I take them out and sort out the knots behind their necks. Then at 8 week to 9 weeks I take them out regularly, which is normally every other day, and… Read more »
The Angora Past and Present
Source: NAC Year book front cover from 2006