Your Friendly Guide to Angora Rabbits

Breed profiles, grooming how-tos, wool care and health basics for Angora owners. We link the source for every fact, so you can brush, feed and cuddle with confidence.

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Meet the Five Angora Breeds

ARBA recognizes the English, French, Giant and Satin Angora. The German Angora follows its own IAGARB standard.

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Grooming & Wool Care

Combing, trimming, mats and harvesting wool.

Health

Wool block, teeth, eyes and when to call the vet.

Food & Treats

Hay, pellets, veggies and what to skip.

Bunny Behavior

Binkies, flops, litter habits and bonding.

Breeds & Colors

Size, coat types and choosing your rabbit.

Tools & Gear

Combs, brushes and kit that actually helps.

Angora wool 101

Four Facts Every Owner Should Know

4 + 1

Four Angora breeds are recognized by ARBA. The German Angora has its own IAGARB standard.

Recessive

Long Angora wool is a recessive trait linked to the FGF5 gene.

3–4 months

How often Angora wool is usually plucked or shorn.

Daily

How often the PDSA says an English Angora needs grooming.

Sources: Angora rabbit (Wikipedia), OMIA, PDSA.

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