Can you make your own rabbit pedigree?

Can you make your own rabbit pedigree?

Only a licensed registrar can register your rabbit with ARBA, but any breeder can make an official pedigree for the rabbits they produce. If both parents are pedigreed, you have all the information you need to make a pedigree for your own kits.

How do you know if a rabbit is purebred?

To determine the breed of your rabbit, you need to pay close attention to their body shape, the size of the rabbit, the set of their ears, and the overall coloring. The texture of a rabbit’s fur and specific markings are also indicators for some types of rabbit breeds.

How do you make a pedigree for a rabbit?

Any rabbit can have a pedigree, even if it’s a mutt.

What makes a purebred rabbit?

Purebred means a rabbit has at least three generations of ancestors of only one breed and that it meets the standard of perfection set out by American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) for that breed (in other words, it appears to be that breed in all the ways that count).

How do I tell what kind of rabbit I have?

Your rabbit’s fur is another big clue to breed type. Most of the ARBA-recognized breeds have short, smooth fur. This is likely what most people picture when they think of a rabbit. Stroke your rabbit from tail to head to determine if your furry friend has flyback, rollback, or standing fur.

How do you know if your rabbit is quality?

Look at the rabbit’s the face. A good show rabbit should have eyes that are clean, free of discharge, and bright. The color of the eyes should also conform to the standard for the breed. The nose should not be runny, and its top teeth should overlap its bottom teeth.