Most English angora are very easy to trim. Ofcourse it takes some patience and practice when they never been trimmed before. It can actually be something fun to do if you just do it on a regular basis and maintain the fur well. Below is what you need.​

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The List Includes:

• Any Paddle Brush

• Scissors (a half decent pair which you find comfortable to hold). 

• Electric Clippers. I have one thats connected to a vacuum. This makes a big difference in the mess you make when cutting the fur. I also have a seperated one to use on more difficult spots.

• A little pet brush. 

• Nail clippers. My angoras have free run in the garden but I still have to clip their nails now and then.

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Remember: The most awkward parts of your Angora to sheer are the neck and groin area. The skin is so very thin here, so easy to snip. To avoid this just take your time and locate the skin before each snip.

Matted Wool? Do not panic. This is totally normal and understandable (especially in the winter when your bunny, like mine, has free roam in the garden and gets muddy). I use my electric clippers to remove mats easily and quickly without cutting skin. The only mats we ever get are on the underside of bunny or neck area. I found it is very easy to concentrate on bunnies head/back and sides and forget the underside/neck. 

Section the wool to groom; this will ensure no areas are missed. Mats form and grow quickly.

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​How short do you trim the wool? This is up to you and probably depends on the time of year. You do not want to shave your rabbits fur to the skin in the winter, for example.

When you first sheer away your bunnies wool, avoid trimming the ear and face furnishings on your angora so your angora stays beautiful after her trim. 

After your angoras first trim you are likely to step back and think "this looks terrible" haha. Do not worry! After a week the wool grows a little bit and looks much more even. While you are learning the only important factor is that your bunny has been trimmed and is happy. Practice makes perfect!