Rabbit Breeds
Name 3 breeds of rabbits.
Possible Answers: Mini Rex, Rex, Holland Lop, American Fuzzy Lop, Mini Satin, Satin, Jersey Woolley, Lionhead, American, American Sable, Cinnamon, Netherland Dwarf, Californian, etc.
What are the two most important nutritional elements for a rabbit?
Water and grass hay.
How often should I bathe my rabbit?
Are the dewclaws on the front paws or the rear paws?
The dewclaw is located on the front paws.
Why should you have resting mats in your rabbits cages?
They should have a resting mat so they don't get Sore Hocks.
Name a breed of rabbit with wool.
Possible Answers: Giant Angora, French Angora, English Angora, Satin Angora, Lionhead, American Fuzzy Lop, and Jersey Woolley.
What disease is like a cold for rabbits? (They get a runny nose, and they sneeze a lot!)
Snuffles!
Why is brushing your rabbit so important?
Brushing your rabbit's coat keeps it in good condition, and it prevents mats, which can irritate the skin.
What is the stifle?
What can happen if you don't trim your rabbit's nails and they get too long?
They could break off, causing the nail to bleed.
What are the ears that stick up called? (All breeds have these except for the Lopped breeds.)
Erect ears.
Name two external parasites a rabbit can get.
Mites, Fleas, and Lice.
Name a tool used to groom your rabbit.
Possible Answers: Combs, Brushes, Nail Trimmers.
How many eyelids does a rabbit have?
Three. (Upper, lower, and inner.)
What does ARBA stand for?
American Rabbit Breeders Association.
Name a dwarf/small rabbit.
Possible Answers: Netherland Dwarf, Holland Lop.
What is it called when the teeth are overgrown?
Malocclusion.
Dandruff on the skin is a sign of what?
Fur mites.
Where is the hock on a rabbit?
The rear feet.
What is the book that identifies all the breeds and their characteristics?
The ARBA Standard of Perfection.
Which meat rabbit has red eyes and black points?
Californian.
What causes Wry Neck?
A middle or inner ear infection
To remove dead fur and mats.
Where is the loin on a rabbit?
It's the widest area on the back end of the rabbit above the rump.
What is it called when you separate the dam from the kits so they can no longer nurse?
Weaning.