OK, it isn't a Giant. I'm looking for a ride for an English Angora from Western MI to Indy. It could be W. MI to central MI, as I will be going up to...
On August 6th I will be traveling along I80 in PA and I84 through NY, CT, and MA. I will be returning the next day. I will be bringing one rabbit back for...
I found it interesting that I see many messages posted using the term, 'crossbreed' when referring to a cross between a French and a Giant Angora rabbit. I...
Hi Georgene, I think many of us who have both Giants and Germans use the German Angora breeder's version of the definition, where a crossbred animal is less...
Hey Janet!! This was an interesting question indeed! Not to be a smartaleck or anything but I just had a random thought about what exactly is a crossbreed and...
Yep, you got it right, but with rabbits (or any other registered animal) the ultimate authority, IMO, is the organization whose rules you follow. We know what...
Well ARBA says it's either 100% or it's nothing. At least to the 3rd generation. But that doesn't make it a purebred by any means. And we know that by doing...
Well, if you go back far enough, there are no "pure" breeds. Even the German angoras, although they are considered a pure breed once they reach North America,...
Those terms have always confused me, and using the term "hybrid" irks me as well. The German club uses the term Hybrid to mean nearly purebred, or very high...
That is very true, Christine. I define a hybrid by the example I gave, donkey x horse = mule. i think a hybrid defined as such is a true hybrid and I also...
Terri, Yes, that is very confusing, isn't it? The 1990 IAGARB definition of a German angora is that it be descended exclusively from imported angora breeding...
Oh yes, I remember reading that but not understanding it too well. So in actuality Germany just raises "angoras" to their liking and standard but they are not...
I also was interested by the fact stated that Germans are purebred ... is my ***understanding***, from conversations with German angora breeders and reading,...
Wow, I never knew that German clubs were so regulated! I knew the registration procedures for Germans were quite strict, but I never realised that it went...
I did some searching about the term "hybrid" and came to the conclusion of it is a crossing of different species that are from the same genus. I found several...
Hi, Angelika, And, thank you for your information. This is getting even more confusing but maybe you can clarify. Is the show system in England different from...
Well Christine, I'm interested! Most here know I use Germans in my Giant program, my goal is to breed animals that can be registered either way. So wool...
... Hello, I am an active member of IAGARB, (membership secretary) and we do NOT recognize the existence of a "purebred" German angora. Any and all rabbits...
I will be out of the office starting 07/21/2006 and will not return until 07/24/2006. Hope to see you at Nationals! Karin...
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Donna, Aren't hybrids marked with an "H" if they make registration? If so, then IAGARB does indeed recognize "purebreds". They always have. Janet ... and...
Donna, Thank you for coming to my rescue with your information which is helping round out my understanding of the German angora "situation." I'm sure most...
Hi Janet, Well, there was quite a discussion about this at the standards committee meeting at the annual meeting in 2005. One contingent (led by Leslie S.)...
Thanks, Donna! That does make it a bit more clear, personally I side with Leslie, if a rabbit passes, that should be the end of it, just as it is in Germany. ...
Janet--at this point in time, I don't believe the IAGARB tattoo is mandatory. All the registration procedures say is an animal has to be tattooed. I...
As someone else has already pointed out, all new breeds were created by crossing other breeds originally. So what is the big deal about PURE anything? Other...
If anyone is in the area, since I can't ship in this heat, I have a young Giant Angora buck, fawn with dark eyes, bred by Evergreen Farms I need to re-home. He...
I'm near Cooperstown, the Baseball Hall of Fame town. I've developed a terrible asthma with him, especially when I try to groom him. Right now, I have him...
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