French Angora
Французький ангорський
Wool / Angora
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Developed in France and recognized for commercial wool utility. Distinguished from English variety by lack of wool on face and feet.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Medium
- Purpose
- Wool
- Buck weight
- 3.4–4.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.6–4.8 kg
- Adult weight
- 4 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 7 kits
- Coat
- wool
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- FR
- Recognised
- 1939
Colours
many
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Wool can reach 15 cm maximum length and is easier to maintain than English Angora wool.
Breeding recommendations
- Regular harvesting every 3 months for commercial fiber production.
- Brushing 2–3 times per week; clean face and feet reduce eye irritation from fibers.
- Yields 800–1000 g of wool per year under optimal conditions.
- Clean, dry environment to prevent wool contamination.
- Less prone to wool block than English Angora.
