Otter Mini Satin Passed Second Showing At Indy

Judge Roger H. is the presenter of Otter Mini Satin; he succeeded in the second showing in the first try. He will attempt the third showing in Wichita, KS; if the presentation passes, the Otter variety will be eligible for showing the following February.


Judge Roger and his presentation animals; he is currently the district 1 director.

New Cavy Variety of American Marten Accepted At Indy

Judge Ron has been a cavy judge forever and now also a rabbit judge. He is the presenter of the Cavy breed American Marten variety. After years and years of hard work, this variety passed the final showing and accepted into the Standard of Perfection as a new variety.


American is not a new breed but this Marten pattern is new. The key points are the pattern on the tummy and the face. This photo was taken with flashlight.

This photo was taken in natural light to give a better look at the same Marten cavy.

This is a close up shot of the face in natural light.

Family Time At Convention

The Indy convention is a memorable one for the Stepnoski family of PA; daddy Ray, Mommy Diana with two sisters Alex and Rehanna are all in the convention. This is Alex's first convention to compete in the open and her Giant Angora won Best Opposite Sex. Little sister Rehanna was crowned Cavy Queen of 2011 and her Texel cavy won BOB. Diana usually takes the girls to the shows by herself because Ray is out of town on business quite often but he was able to make this convention. They had a wonderful time at Indy.


Alex is having a pep talk with her English Angora colored senior doe just before judging. The pretty doe took 5th place out of 26 in the class, a very good showing.

Our Cavy Queen Rehanna with her proud daddy Ray.

Mommy Diana is also very proud of Rehanna too.

"No Deal" Makes A Big Deal

Randy and Allen's Netherland Dwarf otter junior buck "Poacher" made a big splash in the ARBA convention at Indy by winning Group 2, one of the four finalists for the convention Best In Show.

In the first show back in CA, "Poacher" took a rest from shows, otter junior doe "No Deal" went on the show table for the first time and made a big deal again by winning the Best In Show in Fresno last Saturday. .

Proacher with his two happy papas, Allen and Randy, after winning Group 2 at Indy.

Maureen's Boy Donny At Indy

Maureen is getting Donny ready for judging.

Donny, you need to know how to pose, follow what I do!

Zelda is going home with Maureen; if Donny is a good boy, he might have Zelda as his girlfriend.

Halloween Scenes At Indy

Halloween occurred during the convention at Indy. Katelyn is being dressed up in costume by her mom Alicia.

Katelyn is all dressed up for the costume contest.

The little Holland Lop is dressed up for Halloween.

Purina booth is running a custome contest; this young lady and her rabbit are both dressed up as bumblebees.

A pumpkin or a rabbit?

A rabbit or a car or ???

Youth Art And Education Contests At Indy

Every year in the ARBA convention, there are art, photography, and education contests in the youth building. These displays sure show how great and how talented our youth are. Enjoy the pictures of the displays.