The British Rabbit Council (BRC) is an organisation for
rabbit
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also contains the hares) of the order Lagomorpha (which also contains the pikas). ''Oryctolagus cuniculus'' includes the European rabbit s ...
enthusiasts in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
. Rabbits are the UK's third most popular pet.
History
The British Rabbit Council was formed in 1934 when the British Rabbit Society and the National Rabbit Council of Great Britain and her Dominions merged.
Recognised breeds
There are over 50
breeds
A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist several slig ...
recognised by the British Rabbit Council and over 500 varieties. These are divided into four groups – Fancy,
Lop, Normal Fur,
Rex.
Structure
To enter most rabbit shows, participants must be Council members and their rabbits must have a metal ring around one hind leg registered in their name. In breed classes, the rabbits are judged to a standard.
See also
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American Rabbit Breeders Association
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List of rabbit breeds
As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world. A rabbit breed is a distinct variety created through selective breeding (or occasionally natural selection) for specific characteristics, including ...
References
External links
Official websiteThe Official Journal of the BRC
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Clubs and societies in Nottinghamshire
Rabbits as pets
Newark-on-Trent
1934 establishments in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1934
Pets in the United Kingdom