Buyer question
Is a Giant Angora rabbit good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Giant Angora rabbit 2 out of 5 for beginners (grooming heavy).
Source: the Giant Angora rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Giant Angora rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Giant Angoras are the largest angora breed, recognized by ARBA in 1988 and bred for heavy wool production. Unlike other angoras they do not molt, so the wool must be clipped or sheared on a schedule to keep them comfortable.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Wool producers, spinners
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very gentle)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Clip on a schedule)
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Wool block risk)
What to weigh
Giant Angoras need regular clipping and grooming, or they overheat and develop wool block. They are only accepted in ruby-eyed white by ARBA.