The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest groups of domestic rabbit breeds, which is bred for the long fibers of its coat, known as Angora wool. They are gathered by shearing, combing or plucking. There are at least 11 distinct breeds of Angora rabbit, four of which are currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA): the English Angora, the French Angora, the Giant Angora and the Satin Angora. Other unrecognized breeds include the German Angora, the Finnish Angora, the Chinese Angora, the Japanese Angora, the Korean Angora, the Russian Angora, the St Lucian Angora and the Swiss Angora.
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Category
- Rabbits
- Animal type
- Rabbit
Some species are regulated (CITES, ownership permits) — check the rules before keeping one.
