
About English angora



Breed: English Angora
Average life Span: 7-10 years
Adult Weight: up to 3-4kgs+ (parental weight will give you a good guide of offspring size)
Personality: Sociable (with human & rabbit), Loving, Laid Back & easy going, Good Natured, Confident around other household pets.
Coat: Wool, continually growing, requires daily grooming and clipping/sheering three-four times per year
Time Spent Grooming: 15 min to half an hour brushing every 3-4 days (time spent dependent on wool length/housing setup), 2 hours shaving wool every two - three months.
Wool Uses: Save up Angora wool for spinning to use in crafts (felting/needlework etc) or to sell
Sex Differences: Unlike other breeds, I have noticed no difference in temperament of angora bucks or does. Both are very loving and sociable, both sex's seek human attention and neither are phased by being handled. The most important aspect of bunny temperament is regular human interaction and handling from birth which is continued through to adulthood. Bunnies will regress into shyness if they are neglected.
Housing Needs: All rabbits, no matter their size, require large living areas with ample exercise opportunities and mental stimulation. The English Angora is no exception. Your bunny will be a much happier pet with more space and time spent with you.
Indoor or Outdoor: Both suitable. However, in my experience indoor bunnies are much more integrated into family life and seem to bond more solidly with their primary care giver. Ultimately, what you put into the relationship is what you get out, but living arrangements can either help or hinder.
Suitable Substrate: One of my first major angora issues was substrate. I now use cat litter natural wood or paper pellets for toilets and rubber tiles for comfort items inside the housing area. This reduces mess inside my home and mess sticking to bunnies wool MASSIVELY. See what suits you but you will probably find shavings etc are just too messy for the angoras and your home.