Old Time New Zealan Breeder Don Connell

Left to right is Don who was a New Zealand breeder forever, next to Don is judge Manuel who is one of the very top New Zealand breeder in the country.

Don is now living in a condo not too far from his daughter; the condo does not allow him to have a lot of rabbits but he still keeps one rabbit as a pet.

Betty remembers the first show that she showed English Angora, it was in September 1982 in Cow Palace. The show was dedicated to Don Connell, a long time New Zealand breeder. He moved away from the Bay Area to Occidental, CA, leaving the local club thus a dedication. From then, Betty would see Don in shows and run into Don at the airport taking the same flight to ARBA conventions numerous times. Don eventually retired from showing due to health issues. It was very nice to see him again in Santa Rosa.