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Jersey Wooly Rabbit

Dwarf Angora Rabbit

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   The Jersey Wooly Rabbit has become extremely popular, not only as a show animal, but as an exceptional pet!

   A very small bunny, an adult Jersey Wooly Rabbit will only weigh up to about three pounds. This little rabbit is noted for being extremely gentle. They are sweet and docile, as well as smart.

   The Jersey Wooly Rabbit likes people and affection. It enjoys companionship and being petted and handled.They are calm, quiet rabbits that are pretty easy to care for. All these great qualities make an ideal pet for children and adults alike.

   Though its long fur makes it a bit more work than a short haired bunny, the Jersey Wooly enjoys being brushed. It only needs brushing about once a month as an adult. It will need just a bit more than that when it is young, until it looses its baby coat.

   Known as the Jersey Wooly Rabbit in the United States, this rabbit is also known as the Dwarf Angora Rabbit in Australia and Europe. It was developed by Bonnie Seeley of New Jersey (USA) in the 1970's.

• Jersey Wooly Rabbit - In the United States, it became recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (A.R.B.A.) in 1988, as the Jersey Wooly Rabbit.
• Dwarf Angora Rabbit - In Australia (and Europe), this rabbit is recognized as the Dwarf Angora Rabbit,and it received recognition by the Australian Show Rabbit Council in 1997.

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Background:     The Jersey Wooly Rabbit, known as the Dwarf Angora Rabbit in Europe and Australia, is a newer breed of rabbit. They were developed by Bonnie Seeley of New Jersey (USA) in the 1970's, thus the name.
   They were originally developed to produce a long haired pet rabbit with wool that was easy to care for, but today they have also become one of the most popular show rabbits.

Description:    They are a small compact little rabbit, only weighing up to about three pounds. They have short ears and a wonderful thick long wool coat that is notable for being very easy to take care of, especially after the rabbit reaches about six months. The adult coat has more guard hair than undercoat, so is not prone to matting.

Color differences:    The Jersey Wooly Rabbits or Dwarf Angora Rabbits come in a variety of colors and patterns including agouti (wild rabbit), self (one color all over), and shaded patterns. Other nice colors include black, blue, chocolate, smoke pearl, blue tort, chestnut, pointed white, siamese sable, and black otter.

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DebraM - 2011-11-08 I can't find any info as to a Jersey Wooly rabbit's wool can be used for fiber as it is with angora rabbits. If anyone knows please let me know. Also is their a difference between a Jersey Wooly and a Jersey Wooly Dwarf Angora rabbit? Reply

Pam - 2011-09-19 I've gotten a new bunny 3 weeks ago at an auction I believe she's under 5 months old. However your jersey wooly seems very hairy, is it confused with the angora? Because I've seen them and they appear to be hard to keep up such as matts. Is this true? Toby Jungle - 2011-09-20 The French Angora was brought into the United States and a woman, Bonnie Seeley from New Jersey, felt the look was good and the personality great but that the Angora' coat required more care than some would like. She cross bred the French Angora with the Netherland Dwarf and produced the bunny the Jersey Wooly. The Jersey Wooley has the look and the personality but the guard hairs are stiffer and so less care is required. So the Jersey Wooley is not confused with the Angora but a descendent with an easier to maintain coat. Enjoy your little gal. Reply

Margo Betancourt - 2011-03-06 I have owned rabbits before. I used to breed Black and Chocolate Dutch rabbits. We got our first Jersey Wooly. His name is Basil. He is the sweetest, cutest little critter we've ever had. It was love at first sight! He's very friendly. He loves to sit in you lap and be petted.What a doll! Patty Link - 2011-06-16 Just got what we think is a black jersey wolly from a recent animal confiscation at our local animal shelter, his name is OHM, he's such a sweetie. We have had lops in the past and one adorable friend Harvey, who was a flemish giant. Can we send pics of OHM to verify his breed with you? thanks suzy - 2011-08-26 i have a little 7 year old netherland, so sweet...bunnies define the word sweet. i have a mischievous white spotted with the cutest but, we we just remaking on that, the cats and i. i did have a mix jersey wooly i loved timmy more than life and my piglet my caramel color lop who took care of renee. i can't seem to recover losing timmy 3 years ago and piglet with ear imbalance. i want little girls spay or boy neutered about 6 to 9 weeks old. i mean timmy ran down the stairs, would jump on my lamp and we just loved each other. oh, he ate the house, my new house with it's expensive wallpaper, rugs, begs, electrical cord. i can't say so what, but so what. my 6 cats are a mix, maine coon, persian(19 yrs old) a birman who may go to mit. a large ragdoll bandit who is in charge when she sits on you. they all like the bunnies but only my timmy played with the cats. any ideas? i can see where you are in love with the love bun. my bunnies are house free during day and each have a room at night. i get the timmy hay from california from the busy bunny. is their help for me? Reply

Sherry - 2006-12-17 I just got my first Wooly Rabbit and his name is charley. I've had rabbits before but, this is the sweetest one i have ever owned. He is also very curious and likes to sit in my lap to be petted. Woolies are wonderful pets. estrella - 2010-06-09 I now got 1. jack - 2010-09-01 I just got a new 6 week old jersey wooly the best bunny ever. His name is honey. Reply

Colette - 2009-05-06 Oops, I didn't look close enough and actually only Nikki, especially being European bred, doesn't appear to be a Jersey Wooly (the others could definitely be!) RamboRabbit - 2010-07-03 Hi. Can you please explain the difference between a "Jersey Wooley Rabbit" and a "Angora Rabbit". Sounds like you know your rabbits. Reply

MLW Rabbitry - 2010-06-01 We raise Jersey woolies in Snohomish Washington. Jersey woolies make great pets and are fun to show. We currently specialize in the tan and agouti colors. http://www.machiasirws.com/mlwrabbitry.html Reply

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