Toronto English Angoras

Wrapping up the best in show judging in the dark Despite of being only a couple weeks before convention, this turned out to be a big show. Over 400 rabbits competed, four judges judged, and we were there till dark.  The English Angoras had a very nice showing. We had a few people interested in the breed and showing who came out to watch and help out. We had a ton of fun. Despite of it being a busy day, all of the judges were very generous with their explanations for what they were seeing and answered our questions. I'm so happy to see that we are growing a nice little community of friendly and kind hearted exhibitors in this breed.  Show A English all lined up For English Angoras, I brought two colored senior girls, Electric Zero Hour (Black) and her sister Electric Zanzibar (Lilac). Both sisters haven't shown since the Rockton show where they were just little babies. Good ol' Mr. Bermah Maurice joined us (in his 4th coat at this point) to help fill classes. We had a total

  Big fair shows are so much fun! Lots of people to talk to, lots of action on the rabbit show tables to watch, and if you want to step away, there's tons of fair action happening only steps away. Horse shows, sheep show, chickens, ducks, cattle, alpacas, and let's not forget fair food.  Our English Angoras stayed at home this time and our Satin Angoras came out to shine (haaa haa). Yes, those are broken English you see being judged in the picture above. Unlike ARBA, the Dominion club recognizes them as a showable variety.  We had a total of 9 Satin Angoras shown by 3 exhibitors. Under judge John Richter, our Chinchilla girl Electric Bonanza took Best of Breed while our Chocolate Agouti girl Electric Arakis took Reserve of Breed. Bonanza's brother, Electric Biscuit took the best buck category in both shows but the girls had him beat for the top honours. In Dominion shows, the 1st and 2nd breed placements are awarded based on merit only regardless of gender. In our 2nd show