Things You'll Need:
- Rabbit
- ARBA card,
- pedigree documentation with three years of ancestors
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Step 1
If you are purchasing a rabbit you need to make sure you have a generation pedigree document. This will need to be complete showing three generations of ancestors. Each relative will need to include the name, variety (color and pattern, indicate if pattern is broken) and weight. For verification purposes it is also a good idea to include the ear tag identification.
A good generation pedigree document will also contain all legs won, all registration numbers for registered ancestors, and any grand champion numbers. -
Step 2
If you are registering a rabbit that comes from registered parents your registration certificate will have a red seal on it. If your rabbit comes from two generations of registered ancestors (parents and grand parents) your certificate will have a red and white seal on it. If you are lucky enough to register a rabbit with all three generations of ancestors registered your seal will be red, white, and blue.
It is much easier to register a rabbit that comes from ancestors that are already registered but again this does not guarantee they will be able to be registered. -
Step 3
Before purchasing a rabbit you should also make sure you have checked for any disqualifications the rabbit may have. These could include.
If your rabbit is registered you can be assured they had no disqualifications at the time of registration as they would not be available to register if they did. -
Step 4
Your rabbit can be registered anytime after they are six months old. At this time you will want to check them for possible disqualifications. Some possible disqualifications are:
Weight: rabbit should be under four pounds.
Color: make sure your rabbit has a show able color. Only black, blue, chocolate and lilac otters are show able for Holland lops. Also white patches in a solid rabbit can disqualify them so make sure your solid rabbits are "actually solid". Make sure you research your breed prior to purchasing if you are not sure.
Abnormalities: check for missing or extra toes, missing tail, missing nails or any other abnormality. Also injuries that have not healed properly -
Step 5
The American Rabbit Breeders Association, INC.Once you have determined your rabbit is qualified to be registered you will need to join the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). Only ARBA members can register rabbits and you must show verification of membership to the ARBA when you register your rabbit.
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Step 6
When you go to have your rabbit registered you will need to bring your rabbit, your ARBA card, and the pedigree documentation. There will be a small registration fee to pay and your rabbit will be tattooed if they are qualified to be registered.
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Step 7
After a couple of weeks, you will receive your rabbits registration in the mail and your done!
Comments
ourlastchance said
on 6/24/2009 Upon-Request - Many people do collect stud fees for rabbits. Having a registered rabbit does add value, but to me they are still just the family pet! Thanks for the comment!
Upon-Request said
on 5/26/2009 Thanks for the info. Years ago I had a beautiful male dwarf bunny - I would have never thought to register him, but I wonder now if I could have collected stud fees if I had...? ;)