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    Jersey Wooly

    Jersey Wooly

    Джерсі Вулі

    Wool / Angora
    Fancy / Show
    Dwarf
    Pet
    Recognition:
    ARBA
    BRC

    Developed in the United States (New Jersey) in the 1980s as a dwarf-sized wool breed. Specifically created to provide a 'wash-and-wear' wool rabbit easier to maintain than the Angora. ARBA-recognised 1988.

    Quick facts
    Size group
    Dwarf
    Purpose
    Pet
    Buck weight
    1.1–1.6 kg
    Doe weight
    1.1–1.6 kg
    Adult weight
    1.4 kg
    Litter (avg)
    3 kits
    Coat
    wool
    Body type
    compact
    Ears
    erect
    Origin
    US
    Recognised
    1988

    Colours

    many

    Temperament

    calm
    friendly
    Notable facts

    Despite being a wool breed, prized for having a 'no-tangle' coat much easier to manage than larger Angoras.

    Breeding recommendations
    • Minimum weekly brushing to prevent knots.
    • Very docile and easy-going — popular for pets and show.
    • Intelligent and sociable; enjoys interactive play.
    • Compact dwarf breed (1.1–1.6 kg) suitable for indoor enclosures.
    • Nicknamed 'no-kick bunny' for its docile temperament.
    Sources
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Wooly

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