Old Timers Louise and Betty at the ARBA Convention in MA

Old friends meet again and having a good time, Louise Walsh and Betty were both in the 1987 and 1988 conventions.

The 1988 ARBA convention at Madison, WI was a memorable one.  Louise successfully got Giant Angora accepted, Betty's English Angora won the first convention Best of Breed that lead to many more convention Best of Breed afterwards.

Bob Whitman's book is the definitive history book of rabbits, Louise and Betty share something in common in this book. 

On page 60, there is a photo of Betty with Chu's Sweet Sixteen, the first ever wool breed to win a convention Best In Show.

In addition there are information about the English Angora.

Louise's photo and Giant Angora information are featured on page 65.  

Betty and Louise are the only two US Angora breeders featured in the history book.