Showing Rabbits
Our doe 'Olive' won BOB at both shows of the 2017 NY Grand Finals Show in Syracuse
Showing rabbits is fun and easy! To find a local show, visit the American Rabbit Breeders Association and search for your state. If you live in New York, visit the NYRCBA website for a list of NY rabbit & cavy shows.
Champagnes are a 6-class breed.
Showroom weights of the Champagne d'Argent:
Once you have found a show, look at the show catalog and make sure it lists your breed. Register your rabbit(s) via mail or e-mail. On the day of the show: check in, make sure your entry info is correct, and pay entrance fees. When your breed/class is called, place your rabbit in a slot on the judging table. The judge will pose and evaluate each rabbit. The best rabbit from each class is chosen and set aside and until all age/sex classes have been shown. Then the judge picks the best rabbit from the winners of each class. The best rabbit overall wins BOB (Best of Breed) and the best rabbit of opposite gender wins BOS (Best Opposite Sex). Trophies are awarded for BOB and BOS. Ribbons are awarded for winning best of class (Ex. best senior doe or best junior buck). 'Legs' that are won can be applied towards a Grand Champion Certificate. Click to view Rabbit Show Terminology.
TIP: To remove hutch stains from a rabbit, make a paste of vinegar & corn starch. Spread the paste on the stain and leave it overnight. Brush out any dried paste from the fur in the morning.
Champagnes are a 6-class breed.
Showroom weights of the Champagne d'Argent:
- Senior Bucks: 8 months and up, weight 9-11 lbs. (Ideal 10 lbs.)
- Senior Does: 8 months and up, weight 9 1/2 -12 lbs. (Ideal 10 1/2 lbs.)
- Intermediate Bucks: 6-8 months old, not over 10 lbs.
- Intermediate Does: 6-8 months old, not over 10 1/2 lbs.
- Junior Bucks & Does: 3-6 months, not over 9 lbs. Minimum weight 4 1/2 lbs.
- Pre-Junior Bucks & Does: under 3 months of age, not over 6 lbs.
Once you have found a show, look at the show catalog and make sure it lists your breed. Register your rabbit(s) via mail or e-mail. On the day of the show: check in, make sure your entry info is correct, and pay entrance fees. When your breed/class is called, place your rabbit in a slot on the judging table. The judge will pose and evaluate each rabbit. The best rabbit from each class is chosen and set aside and until all age/sex classes have been shown. Then the judge picks the best rabbit from the winners of each class. The best rabbit overall wins BOB (Best of Breed) and the best rabbit of opposite gender wins BOS (Best Opposite Sex). Trophies are awarded for BOB and BOS. Ribbons are awarded for winning best of class (Ex. best senior doe or best junior buck). 'Legs' that are won can be applied towards a Grand Champion Certificate. Click to view Rabbit Show Terminology.
TIP: To remove hutch stains from a rabbit, make a paste of vinegar & corn starch. Spread the paste on the stain and leave it overnight. Brush out any dried paste from the fur in the morning.
A few of our show rabbits...
Intermediate doe 'Cricket' won BOS at 2015 NY Grand Finals
Intermediate doe 'Olive' won BOB twice at 2017 NY Grand Finals
Junior Buck #AW3 won Best of Breed & Best of Show at the 2019 Herkimer County Fair
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'Quincy' won Best Senior Buck at 2016 NY Grand Finals
'Armani' won Best Senior Buck twice at 2017 NY Grand Finals
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We sell high-quality Champagnes in excellent health. Visit our For Sale page for more info.
Brick House Acres Rabbitry - Frankfort, NY 13340 - (315) 338-4638
