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| About the Satin Angora: |
The Angora rabbit is a variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft hair. They are believed to have originated in Turkey, along with the Angora cat and Angora goat. The rabbits were popular pets with French royalty in the mid 1700s, and spread to other parts of Europe by the end of the century. They first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s.
Whereas the English, French and Giant angora breeds have their origin in a common Europeaen angora rabbit, the satin angora is a young breed created by the Canadian Mrs. Leopoldina Meyer. In a litter of short-haired Satin rabbits she found a longish haired bunny, which she later bred to a French Angora. That's how she brought the wonderful sheen into the angora breed. In 1987, the satin angoras were recognized as a new angora breed by the ARBA. Although the yield of wool may be improved, the breed is truly the royalty of the angoras.
The Satin Angora is a medium-sized breed, ideal weight is 3.5-4 kg. Satin angora rabbits are gentle and friendly minded. They are robust and productive and available in many colors.
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| Information Provided By: Wikipedia |
| Photo Provided By: Somerhill Satin Angoras |
| Official Website: National Angora Rabbit Breeders |
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