Colored Giant Angora Display at WCC

There are so much activities going on at Reno that we did not have the chance to share all the photos and information.    Here we are, sharing more photos from WCC.

The Giant Angora breed was accepted in 1988 at the Madison convention in Wisconsin.   At the time, only the white (REW) variety was presented and accepted.  Over the years, there are many attempts to get black Giant Angora accepted but so far no success.   A new group of breeders are holding a Certificate of Development (COD) to present black Giant Angora.  

Tammy and Karin are applying to get a COD on chestnut Giant Angora.   

Eric is the executive director of ARBA, judge, as well as the top French Angora breeder.   Tammy and Karin are seeking advise from Eric.   Kellyjo and Joyce join in the discussion, Kellyjo and Joyce are the COD holders of the broken Satin Angora that has great success in presentation last year.

The 6 chestnut Giant Angora are on the table for Eric to examine and discuss.

Judge Jim joins in the discussion of the potential chestnut Giant Angora development.   Kellyjo's sister and mom also join in.

Eric is very direct and honest in giving Tammy and Karin his opinion about their chestnut Giant Angora.  He tells Tammy and Karin what's good and what's bad about the rabbits on the table.

Tammy and Karin are getting invaluable advises from the judges and experienced COD holders.

ARBA president Josh Humphries has judged the colored Giant Angora the evening prior.

He is impressed with the quality but also knew that they are still in the development stage.

Josh's opinion is also very useful for Tammy and Karin.