tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54544983142284354162024-03-05T01:11:07.956-08:00Fuzzy Lops Near & FarDedicated to American Fuzzy Lops, the American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club and its members.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-88773411700981813182012-01-05T07:09:00.001-08:002012-01-05T07:09:55.616-08:00Carolina on My Mind<p>Pack up those Christmas ornaments and clear away the New Year’s confetti.  Its time to start thinking about the 2012 AFLRC National Show.  This year it will be in Greensboro, NC and it promises to be awesome!</p> <p align="center"><b><span style="font-family: "><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font style="font-size: 18pt" color="#000000">2012 AFLRC National Show</font></font></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><b><span style="font-family: "><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">CAROLINA ON MY MIND</font></font></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">Saturday, March 10, 2012</font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Where</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Lee St, Greensboro, NC 27403</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Judges</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>OPEN Randy Shumaker, CA,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Jay Hreiz, NC,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>YOUTH Jamie Green, GA</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Host Hotel</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Drury Inn<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Rate is $84, cut-off date for rate is Feb 9, 1-800-0720, or </font></span></font></font><span><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt">                     </font></font></span><font style="font-size: 14pt"><a href="http://www.druryhotels.com/"><span style="color: ; text-decoration: ; text-underline: none"><font style="text-decoration: none" face="Times New Roman">www.druryhotels.com</font></span></a></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt">, group #2115017, check-in after 3pm.  </font></font></font></span><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Other hotels in area:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Best Western, Hampton Inn, Ramada, Red Roof Inn, Sheraton</font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Airports</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Greensboro, NC,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Raleigh, NC (1 hr), Charlotte, NC (2 hr)</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Banquet</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Darryl's Wood-Fired Grill, $25/person, see separate banquet menu.  </font></span></font></font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Reservations with checks to be mailed to Lory-Ann Rubinstein.</font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt"></font></span></b></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Entries</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">     </span><b>AFL</b> <b>National Show</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>$7.00 per rabbit,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>$3.00 per rabbit wool</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><span></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><span></span></font></font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt"><b>North Carolina RBA</b> : catalog posted at </font></font></font><a href="http://www.NCRBA.com"><span style="color: ; text-decoration: ; text-underline: none"><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"><font style="text-decoration: none">www.NCRBA.com</font></font></font></span></a></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt"></font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Saturday, March 10, <b>Show B </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Sunday, March 11, <b>Show C and D</b></font><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font style="font-size: 14pt"> .  </font></span></font></font></span><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Entry deadline March 6, email to Judy Bustle, showentry@msn.com</font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">                                </font></font></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font style="font-size: 14pt">  </font></span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Check-in time</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Friday, March 9, 2012,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>6-9pm,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Saturday, March 10, 6-7am.  </font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><span></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><span></span></font></font><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Judging begins promptly at 8:30am Saturday, March 10, 2012</font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span></span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Show Superintendants</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">: </font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Helen Moore, <a href="mailto:h3lenm@bellsouth.net"><span style="color: ; text-decoration: ; text-underline: none"><font style="text-decoration: none">h3lenm@bellsouth.net</font></span></a> 704 583 8498</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt">Ginger Mendat,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></font></font><font style="font-size: 14pt"><a href="mailto:mendat13@yahoo.com"><span style="color: ; text-decoration: ; text-underline: none"><font style="text-decoration: none" face="Times New Roman">mendat13@yahoo.com</font></span></a></font><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt"> 704 299 6405</font></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span></span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">Show Secretary</font></span></b><span><font style="font-size: 14pt">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Jennifer Green, <a href="mailto:jennfuzzylop@yahoo.com"><span style="color: ; text-decoration: ; text-underline: none"><font style="text-decoration: none">jennfuzzylop@yahoo.com</font></span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>803 424 4455</font></span></font></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><b><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 16pt" color="#000000">All Entries for National Show must be postmarked by February 27, 2012</font></font></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">Mail to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Jennifer Green, AFL National Entry</font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 14pt">1828 Four Mile Creek Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107</font><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font style="font-size: 14pt">   </font></span></font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">Make checks payable to Virginia Mendat/SFF</font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">You may also use your 2010-11 sweepstakes gift certificates for entry fees</font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000"> </font></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="Standard" align="center"><span><font face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size: 14pt" color="#000000">See catalog on AFLRC website</font></font></span></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-2808027430321487202011-10-23T06:10:00.001-07:002011-10-23T19:45:54.834-07:00A good week..a very good week<p>In our hobby, we can go weeks and months (OK, let’s be totally honest--years) without a big win.  But every time we get a little discouraged, we see the face of a 4-week old kit, or we talk to a friend who is excited about their Fuzzies, and we are ready to go again.  Still nothing can jazz up our enthusiasm for American Fuzzy Lops like doing well at a show.</p> <p>Last weekend, things went well, very well for me.  I won Best of Breed in the two shows with a solid sable point buck.  I thought he was looking very good, but took him to the Best in Show table with no expectations.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f0EWir1pPms/TqQSRE0yxkI/AAAAAAAABLc/iEG054YeZEc/s1600-h/Fuzzy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Fuzzy" border="0" alt="Fuzzy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YIOmbCyF_C0/TqQSRkyv3VI/AAAAAAAABLk/feg2YfeRWto/Fuzzy_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="201" /></a></p> <p>Judge Randy S examines the AFL during Best in Show A judging.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HkXvOvoPyYU/TqQSSNbm__I/AAAAAAAABLs/pZSC1z_hfP4/s1600-h/BIS%252520DD%252520%2525282%252529%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="BIS DD (2)" border="0" alt="BIS DD (2)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ctpwyV1SwSE/TqQSS4OZ_OI/AAAAAAAABL0/gA2QvxeiCNA/BIS%252520DD%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="188" /></a></p> <p>Betty and her English Angora doe, selected Best in show by Judge Kevin S, and me with my buck.  My buck was Reserve Best in Show for both shows that day!</p> <p>Yesterday, I headed to another show, the last show before the ARBA Convention in Indianapolis.  I packed up a different group of Fuzzies this time, to make sure all the rabbits had time to rest before traveling to Convention later this week.  It was so tempting to take the sable point buck again, but I decided it was more important for him to be ready to compete in Indianapolis.  Besides, I thought I had a couple of other bucks that were looking nice.</p> <p>My broken buck won Best of Breed in both shows. But I really didn’t expect more.  There were a lot of very nice rabbits at the show yesterday.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KbV58SNfBzw/TqQSTI9pzdI/AAAAAAAABL8/zBtJnN3zSKg/s1600-h/BIS%252520A%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="BIS A (2)" border="0" alt="BIS A (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cW6ZcOtRMDQ/TqQSTmrPI8I/AAAAAAAABME/OgpnRij2I4c/BIS%252520A%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183" /></a></p> <p>Show A, my broken senior buck is selected Best in Show by Judge Josh H!  Betty’s English Angora is RBIS.  Note that we have both won again one week later but with different rabbits!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iT2o8uhURk8/TqQSUD1Tq_I/AAAAAAAABMM/P97MgzYYHbs/s1600-h/BIS%252520b%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="BIS b (2)" border="0" alt="BIS b (2)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iQACOdpwmeI/TqQSUtZ2Z6I/AAAAAAAABMU/MlSRv7Qu2oI/BIS%252520b%252520%2525282%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="167" /></a></p> <p>Show B, my broken buck takes BIS again.  Juan and his Mini Lop are selected RBIS by Judge Melissa.</p> <p>I guess I like this hobby after all!</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-32551278116727587332011-07-08T08:23:00.001-07:002011-07-08T08:23:11.441-07:00Let the pictures tell the story<p>Mason, MI: It was an AWESOME show, says Tabatha.</p> <p>Show A Open BOB- Tabatha Corbin-Meeks <br />                    BOS -Margaret Wronski <br />Show B open BOB -Theresa Frank <br />                    BOS ~ Tabatha Corbin-Meeks <br />Show C Open BOB ~ Tabatha Corbin-Meeks <br />                    BOS ~ Dawn Guth <br />Show D Open BOB Tabatha Corbin-Meeks <br />                     BOS ~ Tabatha Corbin-Meeks <br />Also we hear that Jamie Fry did great in youth and took RBIS in show B!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CxIzMSw9toY/ThcgtTMXsPI/AAAAAAAABKY/JpueQey9OIA/s1600-h/1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4606GVTVihA/Thcguf81TpI/AAAAAAAABKc/uxClQWzCxzI/1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HtYPlZqJ-DI/ThcguyrXnMI/AAAAAAAABKg/F-D7mYE8uzg/s1600-h/2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UrWkRALcID4/ThcgwIkvSYI/AAAAAAAABKk/B2Bf6JseAeg/2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jqmibE6oC8Q/Thcgwh8K-KI/AAAAAAAABKo/oq02J7ijfXU/s1600-h/3%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Rj9Nd7zq4H8/ThcgxBoYNEI/AAAAAAAABKs/2I5aXoaxCJk/3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="238" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7q5hoh-R3ZvHXzLXJHRWF6cphS1ySZ5TpV2oWuq15OLmvgiY-IGtxybr3SsXAe8PDmIf8djPE_A0ki6JgTP3eYnjLHLhEn7ygTrB0Dy2l8cWFWmkCVBy0y2T8Av4wowoOmorSZpOt89s/s1600-h/5%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Gt1ahh5boc/ThcgyUTKi_I/AAAAAAAABK0/zG7urNXXJL8/5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QYI6lXpc0AA/Thcgy1eHbKI/AAAAAAAABK4/c04VtuaOKls/s1600-h/4%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMKuY2xHUSF3nDF7WMHRI08_OmZnJO_ddbBPa8tR7xviyOQ-FnsQd6gO3FTailGGCge7RSX0HXaGrkB1SJ1PQVQLvRX2EJfyIG1qh1mY5iHQVJIBWMUlhCahfw4LnscNNLnawAlanMuyj/?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Woanb2u6Ds0/Thcg0AlOeeI/AAAAAAAABLA/39iBjKXZxG4/s1600-h/7%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="7" border="0" alt="7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xo2VyiMoVis/Thcg08mGELI/AAAAAAAABLE/TSMyD3tK5P0/7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IZw9JYwzE5E/Thcg1d5NzbI/AAAAAAAABLI/NA-vIo2AANw/s1600-h/8%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="8" border="0" alt="8" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0ZedouPybUI/Thcg18-ptRI/AAAAAAAABLM/nwXUMcYvfHo/8_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="179" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y6clJt29SMo/Thcg2t4_W0I/AAAAAAAABLQ/vmf4N0b0QCE/s1600-h/6%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="6" border="0" alt="6" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i4DVAfDIwcQ/Thcg3cYZIbI/AAAAAAAABLU/FAEgxv4tdrE/6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-39747815821031822482011-06-28T06:54:00.001-07:002011-06-28T06:54:14.581-07:00Fun in the Sun<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uiZBF8bzmOg/TgnbdeYbuII/AAAAAAAABJY/JvpZMLtpHo0/s1600-h/Backyard%252520Show%2525206.26.11%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Backyard Show 6.26.11" border="0" alt="Backyard Show 6.26.11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nBjxml-atlo/TgnbeNkjp8I/AAAAAAAABJc/-rzcwebUdh8/Backyard%252520Show%2525206.26.11_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>Spring and summer can be a great time to step back and enjoy the rabbits in a more relaxed way.  One tradition is the “picnic” or backyard show.  District 2 hosts one of the best where American Fuzzy Lops, Jersey Woolys and Angoras all gather for a great triple show.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RZ_8K8xhiAE/TgnbeumXX3I/AAAAAAAABJg/Yw3LNg_mBzw/s1600-h/Backyard%252520Show%2525206.26.11%252520Wade%252520and%252520Carol%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Backyard Show 6.26.11 Wade and Carol" border="0" alt="Backyard Show 6.26.11 Wade and Carol" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fgmRtM25p4c/Tgnc94rGVVI/AAAAAAAABJk/GWoMiExjM7A/Backyard%252520Show%2525206.26.11%252520Wade%252520and%252520Carol_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Wade checks the Fuzzies while Carol is finally caught on camera.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oZbJv5Zvxcc/Tgnc-LrksOI/AAAAAAAABJo/sSE-PjBLEUM/s1600-h/Backyard%252520Show%252520Chris%252520Zemny%2525206.26.11%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Backyard Show Chris Zemny 6.26.11" border="0" alt="Backyard Show Chris Zemny 6.26.11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vEa5NZFXEw8/Tgnc-dV0aLI/AAAAAAAABJs/YrExlQSH4yk/Backyard%252520Show%252520Chris%252520Zemny%2525206.26.11_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Chris had a great time relaxing, talking and judging.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wMKCyaOLqtU/Tgnc-uttHUI/AAAAAAAABJw/5LDkMvUXk00/s1600-h/IMG_1084%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1084" border="0" alt="IMG_1084" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yAgDueyqmu8/Tgnc_JFW2eI/AAAAAAAABJ4/_ms5R-s7MGM/IMG_1084_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Johnny judges French Angoras with Gabrielle taking comments</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9nSZbtf3JfI/Tgnc_nELW7I/AAAAAAAABJ8/AgH4mb2lBIw/s1600-h/IMG_1082%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1082" border="0" alt="IMG_1082" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dKW0P46gwjE/Tgnc_4Fwq0I/AAAAAAAABKA/kuVzf2vHs_Y/IMG_1082_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Youth exhibitors turned out in great numbers and had gorgeous Fuzzies!</p> <p>Results:</p> <p>Show A, Youth, Johnny Haussener</p> <ol> <li>BOB, VC  Hayley Cowles</li> <li>BOSB SKT   Hayley Cowles </li> </ol> <p>Show B, Youth CHRIS Zemny</p> <ol> <li>BOB FFS    Madison Todd</li> <li>BOSB MXML1 Ruby Juballa</li> </ol> <p>Show C WADE BURKHALTER</p> <ul> <li>BOB SKT Hayley Cowles</li> <li>BOSB FFS   Madison Todd </li> </ul> <p>Show A, Open Johnny Haussener</p> <ol> <li>BOB FOB Mary Henderson/Guy Reynolds</li> <li>BOSB LSU2 Carol & Kendall Green </li> </ol> <p>Show B Open Chris Zemny</p> <ol> <li>BOB CHR Carol & Kendall Green</li> <li>BOSB LP1 Christina Gillett </li> </ol> <p>Show C open Wade Burkhalter</p> <ol> <li>BOB KNO CAROL & KENDALL GREEN </li> <li>BOSB FOB HENDERSON/REYNOLDS </li> </ol> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-odYMr5iMuTE/TgndAefM-1I/AAAAAAAABKE/NWyujDvofKk/s1600-h/IMG_1083%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1083" border="0" alt="IMG_1083" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a_pWfNq6qnc/TgndAgdNhiI/AAAAAAAABKI/8j7YtSPjCmE/IMG_1083_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiLkxieVOs_MupOofO27EgM5ke0le2RFCuf3MIWwSaNtREAPrwsvPGZJevTpinocEh-T9JEFU_IahCxZWY0BAzGVE2gncTj7CLLyGSlMAE1MheEnmpNu8cZWHdXOCqcWFh48lPjTA0Yde/s1600-h/Youth%252520turnout%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Youth turnout" border="0" alt="Youth turnout" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3YCd_TBI8QM/TgndBUYlqFI/AAAAAAAABKQ/uAR6tyh9beg/Youth%252520turnout_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-16880756695374797502011-06-13T11:25:00.000-07:002011-06-13T11:42:27.526-07:00Fuzzies go to school<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpq_hc24_JpY91W9rICBvGGskaQ0_z2OYrx2gZwXZJ4o6M66GTiswxxJZXjU3oHJy5q6j0jTj5LJP4P3MD0mPhQfoVBiaAU8RUkx3BvjM_hjfUW3rs9AezJghSLCHxM3T30pbjahNAdB_U/s1600/096+Science+Day+2011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpq_hc24_JpY91W9rICBvGGskaQ0_z2OYrx2gZwXZJ4o6M66GTiswxxJZXjU3oHJy5q6j0jTj5LJP4P3MD0mPhQfoVBiaAU8RUkx3BvjM_hjfUW3rs9AezJghSLCHxM3T30pbjahNAdB_U/s320/096+Science+Day+2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617772870494697426" border="0" /></a><br />Rabbits, children and science.....mix those three things together and you have a successful Science Day prsentation for kindergarten classes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzpaqB1LO-mdDB_MdKmZtM0UtRfKjyJPE4r0U_luyoBtcrkJ4enkd1rN9GtxSk4kHcbl42zIrXs0umUiLtbY8jGn6qh0I_gFxQ1hv59Ix6Y2-rigbVRii76DhWZaGM0sJ8zVPFUZ1XHLX/s1600/094+Science+Day+2011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzpaqB1LO-mdDB_MdKmZtM0UtRfKjyJPE4r0U_luyoBtcrkJ4enkd1rN9GtxSk4kHcbl42zIrXs0umUiLtbY8jGn6qh0I_gFxQ1hv59Ix6Y2-rigbVRii76DhWZaGM0sJ8zVPFUZ1XHLX/s320/094+Science+Day+2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617774025325214082" border="0" /></a><br />I took six different rabbits with me--two Fuzzies, one Jersey wooly, two young Netherland Dwarfs and a Thrianta. All were picked because I thought they would be tolerant of poking and prodding! I talked to the kids about the many uses for rabbits, what they eat, and how the babies tend to look like their parents. When I asked what rabbits eat, the answer was always "Carrots!". The kids were great though at sitting in their chairs and holding up their hands to ask questions. It helped that the teacher warned me that their attention span was "8 mins"!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ew5SHYpafwXkKuynZ4jPk7S7Ma8IrDWfP-w9q7xzQzs5nip7605DFYeoFWy4_FNGqqjNI0jTfSylACC4V1k5WVV5hFJ3Y8fV9cpIAiWGbQXEqd9G0BrYivRBb9uf_2n03qMrm-xeU0h7/s1600/097+Science+Day+2011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ew5SHYpafwXkKuynZ4jPk7S7Ma8IrDWfP-w9q7xzQzs5nip7605DFYeoFWy4_FNGqqjNI0jTfSylACC4V1k5WVV5hFJ3Y8fV9cpIAiWGbQXEqd9G0BrYivRBb9uf_2n03qMrm-xeU0h7/s320/097+Science+Day+2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617773876700370178" border="0" /></a>Rabbits and the "teacher" were tired when the day was done!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-91309077820908530522011-05-31T07:05:00.001-07:002011-05-31T07:05:52.400-07:00Do you have any Sable Points available?<p>+<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ELHPf4Up_6M/TeT1qOT49AI/AAAAAAAABIA/GmuwMREipEA/s1600-h/DSCN00203.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0020" border="0" alt="DSCN0020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JS8x9xHGeaY/TeT1qrLTgOI/AAAAAAAABIE/16_4e_o-eE4/DSCN0020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>I get more requests for sable points than any other variety of Fuzzies.  That’s not a scientific survey of course, because most people know that I don’t raise too many of the rarer colors anyway. But torts and sable points are very compatible when it comes to breeding and since most of us have torts, then most of us could also raise sable points.  </p> <p>As discussed in the last post, there are five main color genes (ignore the broken and vienna genes for now).  By the way, there is a very good article in the current issue of Domestic Rabbit, May/June 2011, on rabbit color genetics also, which is a great reference too. We are going to focus on one gene for this discussion though, because it is where the torts and sable points different, the “C” or pigmentation (also called color) gene. </p> <p>In some ways, the pigmentation gene is the hardest because instead of a nice simple two versions, with one dominant over the other, the “C” series has five different forms or alleles.  “C” is the dominant form which means that one copy of this allele will affect the color of the rabbit. The other four alleles of the pigment gene are : “c(chd)”, called chinchillation dark which results in chinchilla or silver marten varieties; “c(chl)”, chinchillation light, required for sable points, Siamese sable, and smoke pearl varieties; “c(h)”, Himalayan (or Californian) allele, giving pointed white, and “c”, for albino or ruby-eyed white variety.  Since each rabbit has two copies of the pigmentation gene, the dominance of each matters:  C > c(chd) > c (chl) > c(h) > c.  </p> <p>The sable point rabbit pictured at the top of this post has very nice clean sable point color. Note the darker shading on his muzzle and ears.  The legs and feet are also darker sepia brown. The color over the body isn’t white, but is a very light almost “pearl” color (sable points are called “pearl” in the angora breeds).</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-847s6QRuXys/TeT1rGvYCVI/AAAAAAAABII/rkLttzlwX5E/s1600-h/IMG_1039%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1039" border="0" alt="IMG_1039" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LDJUeB-uoFk/TeT1rbJy8XI/AAAAAAAABIM/qN1UtfqMQ9I/IMG_1039_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Solid sable point AFL with clean color</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pGk5IQr1PA0/TeT1sIVWH2I/AAAAAAAABIQ/I21xDWJRj-g/s1600-h/IMG_1047%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1047" border="0" alt="IMG_1047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wRQ2z2ur5TM/TeT1sfMGDfI/AAAAAAAABIU/oZfGICA2o1Q/IMG_1047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Solid sable point with darker sable point color.  </p> <p align="left">There are variations in the sable point color that occur as seen above.  It is believed that two copies of the c(chl) gene will result in the darker version while one copy of the gene paired with a “c” allele will give the cleaner color.  This could be tested by breeding each of these rabbits to a ruby eyed white rabbit, if REWs as well as sable points are in the litters, then the sable point parent carried one copy of the c allele.</p> <p align="left">One complication with broken sable points is that the light body color can make it difficult to see the pattern on an adult.  The color is readily seen on a broken sable point kit. At birth the colored skin is as visible as in any other broken, and as the wool grows it is still easy to see.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GI-sEvXRuU8/TeT1siZsDpI/AAAAAAAABIY/qk5Yb0NdD4c/s1600-h/IMG_1055%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1055" border="0" alt="IMG_1055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FzT_cnNHyiw/TeT1tCOhrHI/AAAAAAAABIc/SaRd6eJsDwg/IMG_1055_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-usW2iWf_3Sg/TeT1tleb81I/AAAAAAAABIg/tpMJN14fmXI/s1600-h/IMG_1054%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1054" border="0" alt="IMG_1054" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8KZhmL759GQmPbjkDHs0t84R02K2K5ilOjEAJWnn01ZePCHjHeUn6O7vXwO5ivftA8rnf-kGhqP0Ivb88v8lSb3XpwCWwjt3AzXBslC4I-TRE1tKSxS1ItPitCmPkyeslLygNBU9Mkht/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>But as the wool grows, the color seems to become diluted over the length of the hair shaft and be more difficult to see.  Sometimes these rabbits are disqualified for having too little color, but most judges realize the need to look closely (even in the sunlight if possible) at the body, as well as the head.  A rabbit with normal or heavy broken markings on the head is likely to be well colored on the body as well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gctg7y-lGns/TeT1uPx4uDI/AAAAAAAABIo/GDwi04FoWm4/s1600-h/IMG_1040%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1040" border="0" alt="IMG_1040" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l0NMYGmLjOE/TeT1urdsEMI/AAAAAAAABIs/4AJ0QahsynM/IMG_1040_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShJv8bs0md9LvDSuQVpLeXaK3sSTO2qgCX4kjzgR740dTE_XQhzH1QQ6Aw1erXKgg19Cx-sM0kVENxqoZOzt4yOyhzs2YE3YB_lIDa0ZS3Bgk92jXZsF7bEVGVaQ19SnzqYH0Q1PozAgZ/s1600-h/IMG_1044%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1044" border="0" alt="IMG_1044" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jV4BVSdRSwU/TeT1vXVZn3I/AAAAAAAABI0/bPmmKEAt7DE/IMG_1044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The buck above shows the typical pattern of color on the head seen in broken Fuzzies with a prominent butterfly and colored ears.  Additional pattern of color is also apparent on the face of the rabbit.  The body also has several large areas of slightly darker colored wool, although the length of the wool makes it harder to see the color.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AzqCBafPVac/TeT1vgvZdlI/AAAAAAAABI4/qEGlG7DXNAg/s1600-h/IMG_1045%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1045" border="0" alt="IMG_1045" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xcZs1OLfth4/TeT1v7PScxI/AAAAAAAABI8/iwr4nMrp6es/IMG_1045_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>A broken sable point with less density in the wool has more prominent color patches.  Some sable points are also darker in color than others; this is probably because the rabbit carries two copies of the sable point gene rather than only one copy.  </p> <p>Enjoy your sable points.  They are a beautiful variety of AFL.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-68754666107783852022011-05-16T06:49:00.001-07:002011-05-16T06:51:18.059-07:00Oh Mr Mendel, where are you?<p>When the talk turns to alleles and genes and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punnett_square" target="_blank">Punnett squares</a>, some folks’ eyes glaze over while others get very very excited. If you are one of those who start thinking about what you are having for dinner when the ABCDEs roll into the conversation, just stick with me and give it a shot.  This won’t be a full lesson, just a tidbit.  If you want to produce colors (varieties) that can be shown, then you need to know some basics about rabbit color genetics.  </p> <p>There are five genes that determine most of the varieties of colors shown in Fuzzies (Note I said “most”, not “all”).  Each of these genes has at least two alleles (or versions) that will determine some feature of the rabbits color.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErVlKHeHI/AAAAAAAABHQ/AGeHFKA45JI/s1600-h/DSCN0028%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0028" border="0" alt="DSCN0028" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErVwHgjvI/AAAAAAAABHU/4Ug7iWU6hmQ/DSCN0028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>First is the “A” or agouti series.  This gene determines whether a rabbit with exhibit agouti, tan or self pattern, thus there are three possible alleles of this gene.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErWZQJJKI/AAAAAAAABHY/7xRxEUFvzoI/s1600-h/youth%20solid%20jr%20buck%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErW-uv8rI/AAAAAAAABHc/7cevgCkhmic/youth%20solid%20jr%20buck_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The “B” series is next, and is sometimes called the basic series.  Its easiest to think that all rabbits are either black or brown.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKeyxIezy7PRRM-zAdj7ctXVkyYXkWeMtzkyrA-JXuv9huh4aX7bQ3LGiLHHvXa2CHE_Y65mymFdkYLLFVuQPv9M0Mh7NNnUVzRosjZFD6u8cex0xfjN8Crg_vz-lDojueOWNKGGfABB0/s1600-h/DSCN0020%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0020" border="0" alt="DSCN0020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErX82lvaI/AAAAAAAABHk/jp3Y4HWJr8M/DSCN0020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The “C” series, or pigment series, controls the amount of pigment in the hair shaft and has six different alleles that produce rabbits that range from full colored to albinos (ruby eyed white).</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErYQPfIzI/AAAAAAAABHo/MWGciVV0cdU/s1600-h/DSCN0095%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0095" border="0" alt="DSCN0095" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErYwR51nI/AAAAAAAABHs/nBpg-StKbQ0/DSCN0095_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The “D” series or color intensity gene controls the intensity of color resulting in either intense color, e.g. black, or dilute, e.g. blue.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErZLuHcBI/AAAAAAAABHw/Gex9Y26H88U/s1600-h/DSCN0094%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0094" border="0" alt="DSCN0094" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdErZpUTnyI/AAAAAAAABH0/DvKjueELRKc/DSCN0094_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The extension gene, “E” controls the extension of black to the fur tips.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdEraUXz_GI/AAAAAAAABH4/mWfMO4E-iHg/s1600-h/DSCN0125%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCN0125" border="0" alt="DSCN0125" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TdEra-NGylI/AAAAAAAABH8/NGOO3royUIQ/DSCN0125_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>There are two other genes that are important to us also.  First is the gene that produces either solid or brokens.  Any color can be broken. Then there is another gene, usually termed Vienna or Blue-eyed white that can conceal all colors and produce a BEW.</p> <p>Photos are from rabbits that were class winners at AFLRC National shows and ARBA Conventions.  </p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-8194262359973936592011-05-04T06:53:00.001-07:002011-05-04T06:53:05.807-07:00Basket of Babies<p>There are few things as exciting as your first litter of Fuzzy Lops (well the second, third and fortieth are close!).  After just celebrating the arrival of the litter, the next fun part is to figure out what varieties are in the nestbox.  Since we have so many torts, its not usually that difficult.  But some of the lighter colors can be more challenging.  For example, I have thought I had a ruby eyed white (REW) kit until the eyes opened and the wool started growing and I realized it was probably a blue point.  Experience also helps a lot.  I recently had an email conversation with a new exhibitor/breeder who wasn’t sure whether her sable point juniors were solid or broken.  My suggestion—let’s look at the photos of young kits before the wool grows in.  Watch these Fuzzies grow:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaG8jOuGI/AAAAAAAABGI/uTItWXgvik8/s1600-h/securedownload%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="securedownload" border="0" alt="securedownload" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaHSI9RhI/AAAAAAAABGM/rjuhDKwZCHE/securedownload_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaIMlOaNI/AAAAAAAABGQ/k_yJK56RFQU/s1600-h/2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaImMMZiI/AAAAAAAABGU/CZhN05ks3Wg/2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaJHfkmrI/AAAAAAAABGY/D9fxf8ZQAzw/s1600-h/4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaJwjWlaI/AAAAAAAABGc/kejRu6ipyJ4/4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaKYEMVQI/AAAAAAAABGg/Z6wmQcRDXIs/s1600-h/3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaLO-cy9I/AAAAAAAABGk/5UfUJa1jCs4/3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaLgCu9uI/AAAAAAAABGo/TGFXXN-FPos/s1600-h/5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaMSFGSiI/AAAAAAAABGs/ZkRmN_dhFQY/5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaM_4DExI/AAAAAAAABGw/AcYJIeS_H-Y/s1600-h/6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="6" border="0" alt="6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaNUJpf6I/AAAAAAAABG0/iPN6lBY9r4Q/6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_3RVJwKKxcOA3W3EcV0lvrjb71B9Arna7J9QXTVLMBqmbJnIFmL6h1H_OBgCll7nNT6DC_R2QBPTigckxMyUDKsf7oI9365GgsUlD93p6He6EpK74QJUIktYYTAuCjRJiSOPyQPwUu_s/s1600-h/7%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="7" border="0" alt="7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaOCEi25I/AAAAAAAABG8/_U8qoziKq1Q/7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaOs6KTYI/AAAAAAAABHA/yvo4aidVl3A/s1600-h/8%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="8" border="0" alt="8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaO1mxKOI/AAAAAAAABHE/6IVodfWY8VU/8_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaPQtdeDI/AAAAAAAABHI/g820d500UPs/s1600-h/9%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TcFaQJQkRfI/AAAAAAAABHM/XBmZWUbHUYE/9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>So what varieties are in these two litters?  Its one broken tortoise shell, two REWS and two solid sable points.  Beautiful!</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-20732832485524772902011-05-02T06:44:00.001-07:002011-05-02T06:44:01.090-07:00Warm weather = power washing<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61D8koUsI/AAAAAAAABFo/gBEGRhtBdew/s1600-h/IMG_0968%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0968" border="0" alt="IMG_0968" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61EsX1naI/AAAAAAAABFs/DG3nTQqBIes/IMG_0968_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>  So why are all the rabbits loaded up in transport cages?  Sure its nice outside, but they would rather be in their normal cages, eating and relaxing on a warm weekend day.</p> <p>Do you think something is happening in the barn that we should investigate?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsV-GDjIh9O9Yw3X9zr21YzGzM881wxoia233jPzOS7JWh2MEMIc-ckj8JT655kzff1xOug6Cui0pdV97LEypf8jFikOQTu2am5Pa8zEOFKkevWL042MuzHtVQSiFOt4tM4wl_8za3KAm0/s1600-h/IMG_0967%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0967" border="0" alt="IMG_0967" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61Fl20F7I/AAAAAAAABF0/mPXq7NI2ZRQ/IMG_0967_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>It is time for spring cleaning, one of those days that we both love and hate.  It is a huge job, and best done with lots of help.  First everything is removed from the barn—rabbits, tables, feeders, and assorted junk that accumulated over the past 6 months.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_NDj_Hs1uRIWVGYLO0VHrvY-VnkjTDIj2JRS4zNPJemkIZzasol2A2Xlq4F4LExhPCj9luNLY8157id6iyP-d2tByPfBs23NkffnhazlucEf4jbDlXiKFfFzIZ7E491e05TzPKBAE6ph/s1600-h/IMG_0964%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0964" border="0" alt="IMG_0964" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61Gx5TzfI/AAAAAAAABF8/BUZWSSbJOck/IMG_0964_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>  Next, the wool is burned off with a hand held torch.  This doesn’t remove all the wool, but it helps. A broom and shop vac are used to clean the light fixtures, walls and rafters.  The biggest step and most time is spent with the power washer.  It takes at least two times over the cages, and heavy work with wire brushes to clean everything.  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61Hbhq2UI/AAAAAAAABGA/w97oxwe_Xp8/s1600-h/IMG_0969%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0969" border="0" alt="IMG_0969" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Tb61IFOFkGI/AAAAAAAABGE/esLQOUn7_MM/IMG_0969_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Eight hours later, the Fuzzies are all back in their cages, fed and water.  The trays may still have a few stains that collected over the years, but the cages are clean and fresh smelling!  Ready for the summer now.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-70056824412734145352011-04-25T07:26:00.001-07:002011-04-25T07:26:39.668-07:00More Nationals 2011<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz9kzICO6k5Wm0BF9gvuc1gMnzrYcpcKQe99EK5BeY5lzvDVt8g6vcaS8eO1Di0a0PxBi6XjNmwGdtjv8NSFJrZYVqSU0f_WU4jGXiinrIKW-BNqGGO5zFRGnHIPqueZ53TTQc5wgJyWl/s1600-h/IMG_0887%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0887" border="0" alt="IMG_0887" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEiyAKy3I/AAAAAAAABFA/6le3trKy8dU/IMG_0887_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>On Friday, the show room was just starting to fill as exhibitors came to load Fuzzies into the coops.  Christina is playing with Natalee, Parker and Stuart.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEjb0V39I/AAAAAAAABFE/bfZtZLFjLEg/s1600-h/IMG_0891%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0891" border="0" alt="IMG_0891" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEjxZzylI/AAAAAAAABFM/tFodaFs8LbY/IMG_0891_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The American Fuzzy Lop club booth was decorated with the award quilts, and a great silent auction.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hp3pyT7dYkkuOvxSDv3QsQWBCLE0W7_uhtCkfIs4T4FMSFVyHQnYm6kImiFfVbx7ByGhCsrY5L7ZL_bpFcMJtCoLApE_UodeXmvekHSztEoa6FuXEIkoV9Do-P4AmXOGOTzNtKECDxGz/s1600-h/IMG_0903%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0903" border="0" alt="IMG_0903" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWElMCyQ0I/AAAAAAAABFU/9NYZuTkTLf8/IMG_0903_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Show day (Saturday) was busy but there was still time to talk to old friends (Lisa B, Mia B, Shari A, Sherry H, and Carol G)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEllgjSNI/AAAAAAAABFY/04Ztbag_hJs/s1600-h/IMG_0907%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0907" border="0" alt="IMG_0907" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEmBrMk5I/AAAAAAAABFc/n3XxEAkLTe0/IMG_0907_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Nate B, Muriel K, Diana K work on the paperwork of the show.  Great team!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-UW_25ovqTDJ3rFK9NBXDqq8SPNzSNcjHzWbDmiGJyx9t1WSps-7SCqvgCBVOZ5pQe9g4ICvHu0mSc_0NZzI8fWJUjxJb_6QKgYhrp6zzDEvJImV1wC3OmUR7i_uuGP99ekbsPmFmqis/s1600-h/IMG_0924%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0924" border="0" alt="IMG_0924" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TbWEnhDXlRI/AAAAAAAABFk/0n2nn9F-D7A/IMG_0924_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Christina G, Irving, and Marian S watch the judging.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-53924768199944810082011-04-20T06:53:00.000-07:002011-04-20T07:07:29.652-07:00AFLRC National Show Recap<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFXn-Wi3j5L4dnUrkuhXdckFGfKeRqC5WDoDsiSyB3CTRaON4ybnGBiE68jndl3yZ8vXcXYZxZ5FCUwKSxG6ZyrhipBcxR0OZuN9pdDGf2OJRClItavscXl3lkj5y-xb_Wd8SH0nqntKG/s1600-h/IMG_0880%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0880" border="0" alt="IMG_0880" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7oj0cNreI/AAAAAAAABEg/yCe14Qn4rjI/IMG_0880_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a>The National show weekend started out looking like this and I really wanted to give you minute-by-minute updates this year.  But once that train started rolling, there was no time to write or post to a blog.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7okn0NfII/AAAAAAAABEk/kthQGHZJWBo/s1600-h/IMG_0884%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0884" border="0" alt="IMG_0884" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7olDFXMjI/AAAAAAAABEo/bWhcsa_JG8Q/IMG_0884_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Here is my first view of the mountains with snow as I head west to Reno.  (Yes, I did take this photo while driving, but I did not talk on my phone at the same time!).</p> <p>By now many of you have heard who won but nothing tells the story better than photos.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7olyLnqpI/AAAAAAAABEs/P-vRi_VW5sw/s1600-h/IMG_0910%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0910" border="0" alt="IMG_0910" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7omthNVYI/AAAAAAAABEw/7KxT_sv7Yjs/IMG_0910_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Our judges were Deb Dyer-Pagel and Kevin Stanford.  There were 46 American Fuzzy Lops shown in youth and the winners were:</p> <ul> <li>Solids</li> <ul> <li>Senior buck Ella Todd</li> <li>Senior doe  Hayley Cowles, BOV and BOSB</li> <li>Junior buck Sarah Compton, BOSV</li> <li>Junior doe Dalton Kelman</li> </ul> <li>Brokens</li> <ul> <li>Senior buck Madison Todd, BOV and BOB</li> <li>Senior doe Hayley Colwes, BOSV</li> <li>Junior buck Madison Todd</li> <li>Junior doe  Dalton Kelman</li> </ul> <li>Best wool Dalton Kelman</li> <li>Best display Dalton Kelman</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7onEAZCuI/AAAAAAAABE0/igdhG0wkN4Y/s1600-h/IMG_0918%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0918" border="0" alt="IMG_0918" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/Ta7onhJOgWI/AAAAAAAABE4/Uj8A0WBfHOI/IMG_0918_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>In open there were 152 Fuzzies shown.  The results were:</p> <ul> <li>Solids</li> <ul> <li>Senior buck, Shari Albrecht, BOSV</li> <li>Senior doe, Carol & Kendall Green, BOV</li> <li>Junior buck, Nate & Stuart Burbidge</li> <li>Junior doe, Nate & Stuart Burbidge</li> </ul> <li>Brokens</li> <ul> <li>Senior buck, Shari Albrecht, BOV and BOB</li> <li>Senior doe, Valerie Uptagraft & Michelle Uptagraft-Smith</li> <li>Junior buck, Lisa Davis & Tim </li> <li>Junior doe, Kathy Nicholls, BOSV and BOSB</li> </ul> </ul> <p>Congratulations to the winners!</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-8387323203765135782011-04-12T05:57:00.000-07:002011-04-12T06:00:25.118-07:00We got wool!<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TaRM4b68pkI/AAAAAAAABEM/Wan7MFizwR8/s1600-h/IMG_0594%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0594" border="0" alt="IMG_0594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM61bwvDa2Bc2OucmYMVJMeM0siRpi4gSy7W15Mik8m7LPsorGeAUSYeraeSWB_drflPdAUYDDaPSovga5kmi804Pd-D1uNUfm47NvD7mRpFOVbLfzim4rlxKWzdl6i8u-Hhagwe5l1JC/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TaRM5sdTtSI/AAAAAAAABEU/aWXMIRqsUR4/s1600-h/IMG_0572%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0572" border="0" alt="IMG_0572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4BEVvxaOEGU2XUnva9msl9cb5H8b3Ih3Oa1glH940gKbGPR-mLiCDdz_vBGrVqIA76YbdhDuqD0uRccOts7vtMu8u3KTDafRUNV8FWDyt9ctXGoMDaVB00xkMNBo5lo-zM2Xnonhoqud/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <p>Photos from 2008 National show in Colorado.  This National show will be a bit more deluxe, since its in a major hotel/resort rather than a dirt floored fair barn.  But the fun will be the same!</p> <p>Entries are in for the AFLRC National show for this coming weekend.  Numbers entered look very good and there are a lot of wonderful friends making the trek to Reno.</p> <p><strong>Open, 150 entered</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid senior buck 20</li> <li>Solid senior doe 29</li> <li>Solid junior buck 15</li> <li>Solid junior doe 11</li> <li>Broken senior buck 25</li> <li>Broken senior doe 20</li> <li>Broken junior buck 19</li> <li>Broken junior doe 10</li> <li>Wool 28</li> </ul> <p><strong>Youth, 44 entered</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid senior buck 8</li> <li>Solid senior doe 9</li> <li>Solid junior buck 4</li> <li>Solid junior doe 4</li> <li>Broken senior buck 6</li> <li>Broken senior doe 11</li> <li>Broken junior buck 2</li> <li>Broken junior doe 2</li> <li>Wool 5</li> </ul> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-39757618326602177632011-04-11T06:23:00.001-07:002011-04-11T06:23:44.208-07:00National Show Entry Deadline!<p>Its time, its time—April 11!  Send your entries, via email to Nate B at <a href="mailto:utahrabbitman@yahoo.com">utahrabbitman@yahoo.com</a> today.  This is the deadline.  No kidding. We need to give Nate time to get the show entries in the program, print the cards and coop labels.  So sit down and send ‘em now!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TaMA17haLhI/AAAAAAAABD8/2Q06WqZzcRE/s1600-h/IMG_0868%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0868" border="0" alt="IMG_0868" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TaMA2UzFhsI/AAAAAAAABEA/k7f0SsXyioA/IMG_0868_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>So far the numbers of rabbits entered looks very good and we are anticipating exhibitors from all over the country.  But when you sit down to enter, don’t hesitate to add just a few more.  The exhibitor who enters the most rabbits in Nationals wins one night’s hotel fee ($89).  Plus if you are traveling, you can win one night’s hotel fee for coming the most miles to Nationals.  We want to see the faces of some of our distant friends!</p> <p>What about the awards for Nationals?  Just fantastic.  The quilts are gorgeous.  In fact, all the awards are really very nice.  The theme is “western” but also handmade.  You won’t believe how talented our fellow rabbit friends are!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TaMA3KE11lI/AAAAAAAABEE/xZkS62sF2pg/s1600-h/IMG_0869%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0869" border="0" alt="IMG_0869" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZPP7asg8uN8VcFm1Qx6anaNY1SrW_F1eUUPh1t_cmcA4L9OT31NX6WI3nZ6NfJrrMYHQfb83xSt6YPdU69KuEPleuTRU1OWooICAwZMfTjR7P2hRhmFtg3fkNFsFpb1CM_DFHx7zg8q-/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-79122469631682251312011-03-31T06:44:00.001-07:002011-03-31T06:44:41.629-07:00Everyone loves a winner<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TZSFRl4DsuI/AAAAAAAABD0/nMt06IvFAZs/s1600-h/IMG_0685%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0685" border="0" alt="IMG_0685" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TZSFSHBBCKI/AAAAAAAABD4/iz8fjOmZ3tc/IMG_0685_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>  Remember this rabbit?  This is the broken senior doe, owned by the mother and daughter team of  Valerie U and Michelle U-S, that won Best of Breed at the ARBA Convention.  Viola and owners are at it again!  </p> <p>The show was March 26 held in Ontario, OR, hosted by the Snake River Rabbit & Cavy Breeders.  This gorgeous doe won Best of Breed in both shows and then judges Allen Mesick and Randy Shumaker, both picked her for Best in Show!  Congratulations to Team Viola!</p> <p>Great time to peak, right before Nationals, ladies.  We have our eye on you…… </p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-74864966147168984032011-03-20T08:18:00.001-07:002011-03-20T08:18:00.401-07:00Love the rabbits, love the exhibitors<p>Dawn sent some great photos of the exhibitors at the Michigan show.  Its great to see smiling faces!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYaiVS_cxI/AAAAAAAABDE/IgDZK0I73nA/s1600-h/100_7452%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7452" border="0" alt="100_7452" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYaiz-lYQI/AAAAAAAABDI/Mk_XRbp1L5g/100_7452_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center">Sarah S and her fiance</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYakZBf2qI/AAAAAAAABDM/YWbpi-bOehg/s1600-h/100_7453%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7453" border="0" alt="100_7453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqb1l9Tidey7M9FvibjFlvZzITWdCD6v3NRhgXAHiHKfOgapNkT1P5pREmwX12YQ_kGR03Bp_aeoGaZ3BPGwc9l_hWMYFNGldDiEUBd0LhjNGEeWkhzjfgqA8u2Xpsiw0YfcMoQbgko_Ey/?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center">Molly E and Brian S</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYalWL62yI/AAAAAAAABDU/cjky-rbZL1A/s1600-h/100_7454%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7454" border="0" alt="100_7454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmt3LI-zINw0yZq1lc-dw-B6_RYuEPcRUzKYF9ncveQw25AKpU4YY7f17YHRpRXzh05tkLe2dDN-2iy7JZF-ls-bwFVc9gbRwQWrFlqO_WOT15Aa6T2e22ByliMSsfoctnxBGL069KIOO/?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center">Theresa F taking a break</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYanX4t4kI/AAAAAAAABDc/XCKxy-WtyI4/s1600-h/100_7456%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7456" border="0" alt="100_7456" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYan33CewI/AAAAAAAABDg/LTYRPsDHJII/100_7456_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center">Cindy D </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYaoXrb-SI/AAAAAAAABDk/Bzr6_RLbq6Q/s1600-h/100_7460%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7460" border="0" alt="100_7460" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYao_XMWwI/AAAAAAAABDo/-T-M_ZmkC7Y/100_7460_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center">Bill P and youth BOS winner</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYapVrT7CI/AAAAAAAABDs/YssEOSiP9AY/s1600-h/100_7461%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7461" border="0" alt="100_7461" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TYYap-O2yKI/AAAAAAAABDw/nwrKpQXv39E/100_7461_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="center">Fun at the open Fuzzy Lop table</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-42634783471560767132011-03-15T08:19:00.001-07:002011-03-15T08:19:00.620-07:00Thinking of our Friends in Japan<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DSm5THsI/AAAAAAAABCU/W9g4F50q5Og/s1600-h/IMG_9876%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9876" border="0" alt="IMG_9876" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DTcprFVI/AAAAAAAABCY/jaSAHDlukbQ/IMG_9876_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DTzx7OuI/AAAAAAAABCc/d5lXMmexjco/s1600-h/Hiro%20and%20Melissa%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DUaQtcaI/AAAAAAAABCg/bfexuQ37fyc/Hiro%20and%20Melissa_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DUzFkSBI/AAAAAAAABCk/Tggmegs2VoI/s1600-h/IMG_9885%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9885" border="0" alt="IMG_9885" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DVl3gttI/AAAAAAAABCo/p8TohzgcBAk/IMG_9885_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DWGlgG_I/AAAAAAAABCs/n8Ug02nNpRU/s1600-h/Masako%20and%20Koichi%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DWvCLN6I/AAAAAAAABCw/BD-mz2Qu08Y/Masako%20and%20Koichi_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DXKFxyKI/AAAAAAAABC0/5C_aZSHn634/s1600-h/IMG_9863%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9863" border="0" alt="IMG_9863" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DXlzgxNI/AAAAAAAABC4/-IJv19C_t-4/IMG_9863_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DYZKCCpI/AAAAAAAABC8/X5gxpQkgcU0/s1600-h/IMG_9752%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9752" border="0" alt="IMG_9752" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TX-DY0_wXKI/AAAAAAAABDA/vh1rHSpeMIQ/IMG_9752_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Please protect these wonderful people and this beautiful country.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-13909749790371076842011-03-13T09:08:00.001-07:002011-03-13T09:08:49.795-07:00Beautiful AFL in Michigan<p>Dawn G, our East Coast Report sends this update on the Michigan State Convention, held March 5 and 6. </p> <p>What a nice turnout of Fuzzies and exhibitors! Over 60 Fuzzies shown in Open and a Specialty show  on Sat and a very nice turnout of Youth Fuzzies shown in the State Show! It was nice seeing Theresa Frank back at the tables again with some beautiful color and although Sherry Callen didn’t have any rabbits to show, she was a trooper and came and held up way better than any of thought she would!</p> <p>Does anyone remember this year at Convention when Allen Mesick had to DQ a SSB from the table because he fell over on the show table? Well, I’d counted and re-counted and thought I’d given everyone a crock with water but apparently I missed one! By show day, Bastet’s Nemo was dehydrated and couldn’t even stand! Cindy Decker and I took him back into the wool room and gave him subcutaneous liquids and within a few hours he was eating again. At the MI State Show, Bastet’s Nemo took Best of Breed! Thank you again Cindy! Nemo is near and dear to my heart because he’s out of Brian’s Neptune through a breeding Brian and I traded. He’s the sweetest thing ever and I just love him to pieces!</p> <p>MI State Show</p> <ol> <li>Open, Judge: Donyell Schultz </li> <li>BOB: Dawn Guth – SSB </li> <li>BOS: Dawn Guth – SSD </li> <li>Youth, Judge: Bill Patrick </li> <li>BOB: Jamie Fry – SSB </li> <li>BOS: Ashley Born – BSD </li> </ol> <p>Specialty Show</p> <ol> <li>Open, Judge: Carla Wilson </li> <li>BOB: Kathy Cordner – BSB </li> <li>BOS: Dawn Guth – SSD </li> <li>Youth, Judge: Mark Jacobs </li> <li>BOB: Jamie Fry, BSD </li> <li>BOS: Jamie Fry, SSB </li> </ol> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXzsA6yrz5I/AAAAAAAABB8/v485lYVJYbg/s1600-h/100_7462%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7462" border="0" alt="100_7462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUj5iKFiZhTm_EuN8hfkm-PPPxmhLKZcZiF2an4DVKxEH9HTnvszGuh5ECFp55qHTza603pX_2GUdLPcvHVeQL3Mm6lN2Or1oguipY6usgO4UtZ4wV5Y59fPSJgQGCw5fDx_s8kvnLydv/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Dawn with her winning Fuzzies from the state show.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXzsCEb_btI/AAAAAAAABCE/cB66C8RYzVc/s1600-h/Jamie%20F%20winners%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Jamie F winners" border="0" alt="Jamie F winners" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXzsCmg0MqI/AAAAAAAABCI/d4L-Q6gUtK8/Jamie%20F%20winners_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="194" /></a></p> <p>Jamie F’s winning Fuzzies of Specialty show.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXzsDQI7FQI/AAAAAAAABCM/nwi0_6cLOjU/s1600-h/100_7465%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="100_7465" border="0" alt="100_7465" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXzsELzhb5I/AAAAAAAABCQ/leVLgu4zc4g/100_7465_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Carla W, Dawn G, and Kathy C with open winners of Specialty show.</p> <p>More photos to follow later in the week from the show.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-32093865140657335402011-03-06T07:01:00.001-08:002011-03-06T07:01:52.653-08:00Like making sausage<p>The 2011 AFLRC National show will be in Reno, NV at the Sierra Grand Resort on April 15-17.  Its been a long time since the national show for Fuzzies was held in a hotel and I am really looking forward to it.  </p> <p>Because the show is in the west and Reno has a long and varied history as a silver town and true “wild west” location, the show has a western theme.  Mr. Big Pants has put away his surf board and donned a cowboy hat and boots.  (Drawn by Randy G.  Thanks!)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91k1Fv9qB-CwDMCHKDTkB_ZUxXnooEnZnSglYhV8u213Tgw8wZNLxuYzvRRoer8pkPisWIXdFWIAtUQI3vN54-cQ7NXH4ma5cIE09tdFdD_91s9nJLdD0gCHqPVQ9Hi9y6H_HWmP91M37/s1600-h/Western%20Big%20Pants.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Western Big Pants" border="0" alt="Western Big Pants" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOhzcxFbFI/AAAAAAAABBY/RtOB_-nSAQk/Western%20Big%20Pants_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="162" height="244" /></a></p> <p>The Best of Breed and Best Opposite of Breed awards also are western in tone.  Check out the process of making quilts for awards.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOh0U2ndVI/AAAAAAAABBc/oZgmecdgnP8/s1600-h/IMG_0808%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0808" border="0" alt="IMG_0808" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOh0vBl2lI/AAAAAAAABBg/biniI437hIE/IMG_0808_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Like the title says, its like making sausage, not a very pretty picture!  But the final product should look pretty good.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4Ye-kSmRC-huTbiEzLlPnCCkike6vyNV5RxonhHgfTDHIgnORElmGMnFYSytDumbBPYMgKI-6E345VXpUEX_VjS5lvNh-RpgxzY_Y-bHEI5ac0ehiQgMOqlFgJZxKiyP1isXldj_ngrr/s1600-h/IMG_0816%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0816" border="0" alt="IMG_0816" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOh19sBzuI/AAAAAAAABBo/UzIYtFzEBCg/IMG_0816_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X_WNCLCGAf73zWQmjQ9Le37rxz5ODRXFFfylG16TVSLj0c5nAqQMzAhasdrtAwaAU-nJKjSl1OVPYUMbdwKMYfCN0zJ8XzTK62SomBthZQm64ABQmGnpyo5IDp9cUG_6r6_3VJ8exg8s/s1600-h/IMG_0815%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0815" border="0" alt="IMG_0815" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOh27JfMcI/AAAAAAAABBw/ReCNjDDbp3o/IMG_0815_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeQspK2VEDiAsLdR4opctqf-vZCj_anTD6BQD2TfMe821YIOoebaftFCHeZR4-UBMEvWTESXRkmH5VZkLvJofiVSZlbySKUk6Wjtw9_1IbpgtFqK1_sTpUYWr39vju2xKBTyNZ48QumvQ/s1600-h/IMG_0812%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0812" border="0" alt="IMG_0812" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXOh3wosfXI/AAAAAAAABB4/bz1uaXrdIz8/IMG_0812_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Don’t you want to win one?  </p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-88111718573296233282011-03-04T07:24:00.001-08:002011-03-04T07:24:11.273-08:00Share the Wealth<blockquote></blockquote> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXEEFwblnDI/AAAAAAAABBM/yVho42JIf2M/s1600-h/RB1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="RB1" border="0" alt="RB1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TXEEGdK-vSI/AAAAAAAABBQ/d1D4itk4_Zs/RB1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>The cutie above was sold in the 50:50 auction held by AFLRC at the Minneapolis ARBA Convention.  Nate and Stuart B donated this tort buck and Lory-Ann R of North Carolina bought him.  Lory-Ann recently sent this update on the buck.</p> <p>“Hello from North Carolina! Just thought you would like to know that your boy took BOB both open shows in Perry,Ga. this weekend. I am thrilled to have him in the rabbitry!!</p> <p>All the best, Lory-Ann”</p> <p>Don’t miss your chance to buy a nice Fuzzy Lop at the Indianapolis Convention where we will hold our next 50:50 auction.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-33117486761374744982011-03-02T06:54:00.001-08:002011-03-02T06:54:47.784-08:00All Broken<p>The California State Convention show was last weekend, Feb 26-27.  Other than chilly temperatures and windy conditions, it was a perfect show for bringing to together the American Fuzzy Lop exhibitors under one roof.  </p> <p>On Saturday, Fuzzies were judged by Randy S.  Carol and Kendall’s  broken senior buck, Christian, won Best of Breed.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aK4NIfTI/AAAAAAAABAw/m3WOT6yDo7Y/s1600-h/IMG_0794%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0794" border="0" alt="IMG_0794" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aLRV6NkI/AAAAAAAABA0/XfeDAeBuD2U/IMG_0794_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Sunday’s shows were bigger for Fuzzy Lops and the competition “hotter”.  In the first show, judged by Cathy S, Mary and Guy’s broken doe, Lambo won Best of Breed.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aMIhCCeI/AAAAAAAABA4/gIkVo3teUk0/s1600-h/lambo%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="lambo" border="0" alt="lambo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aMkT80HI/AAAAAAAABA8/_QwsVBxHqd8/lambo_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="244" /></a></p> <p>In the second show, judged by Allen O, Mary and Guy’s gorgeous Fuzzy Lops prevailed again!  Best of Breed was their broken senior buck, FOB.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aNAOVXKI/AAAAAAAABBA/kn-YFWv8mec/s1600-h/FOB%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="FOB" border="0" alt="FOB" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TW5aNpzf2OI/AAAAAAAABBE/ZyFDxuOkpUQ/FOB_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Congratulations to everyone!  Now go home and start thinking about Nationals in Reno, NV, April 15-17.</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-38329479251660856082011-02-22T13:31:00.000-08:002011-02-22T13:36:09.403-08:00Don't stop believing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6n2KM1yenl5Hx7B0NAVRWvUjLjinQBAtxB__O5wTDfFJoKcWFzqSg7wytO9fhyphenhyphengUH9KuvKeoC2EcZY58qb3Hc2ctId9Sn7WtEer4e8flcam2JF7G8J9gvg19uS-H4G7D0px8iQitMDly/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6n2KM1yenl5Hx7B0NAVRWvUjLjinQBAtxB__O5wTDfFJoKcWFzqSg7wytO9fhyphenhyphengUH9KuvKeoC2EcZY58qb3Hc2ctId9Sn7WtEer4e8flcam2JF7G8J9gvg19uS-H4G7D0px8iQitMDly/s320/photo-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576630008801234130" border="0" /></a><br />Guest blogger Nate B reports:<br /><br />Burb's <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298410173_0">Cease Fire</span> (G.C. Burb's Ta Dah x Burb's LER) is pictured above. He was a double BOB winner and double RIS winner at the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298410173_1">Eastern Idaho RBA</span> show on 2.12.2011. The judges were Cathy Armstrong, Allan Ormond and Lawrence Weeks. <div><br /></div><div>Cease Fire is a 7 month old buck who is just now coming out of his "uglies" stage. Many times, several breeders told me to cull him. For once, I took the advice of a wise mentor who always says that this is a breed that requires a lot of patience ... they get better as they get older. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I am glad I kept Cease Fire and look forward to more shows with him.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for the wise counsel Carol.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thank you, Nate for the reminder. I have some really ugly juniors right now with ears straight, long bodies and thin wool. When I look at them I try to see them as 4 week old babies. Ahhh much better!</span><br /></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-673409693279695192011-02-18T07:25:00.001-08:002011-02-18T07:25:57.609-08:00A little help from a friend<p>Christina is a familiar face in California at the rabbit shows.  Actually she is a familiar face and name for AFLRC too.  She is now the District 2 director for the National club.  But don’t be surprised when you see Christina with her new assistant, Irving.  He’s a black lab, 2 years old, from Canine Companions for Independence.  Don’t Christina and Irving make a great team?</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TV6PcD-9U9I/AAAAAAAABAA/m9IrHcB3K2c/s1600-h/Irving2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Irving2" border="0" alt="Irving2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TV6Pcy2_brI/AAAAAAAABAE/sbeyTyW0i_0/Irving2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a></p> <p>A little hug for her boy.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TV6PdXtaVII/AAAAAAAABAI/De8RVZxK_Bw/s1600-h/irving3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="irving3" border="0" alt="irving3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxaS3yQ6zqv8dVJq79Q88R7N20SL4_kOVNjpH80BwtZyAFMMF8A4rhtH8_mTv5to5VxGRqoIS9uqopE7NfPFWsmgPCkY-aQLNkY8RwIF1R8v3uIyyg9OJvQE0wbSKjJbs6f5QNBJT-XEP/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175" /></a></p> <p>Nice profile, Irving!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcIdAZ3o4zw3MZs3WcC8-qo95fd8dmKVsWvaM8TVFD3xaIVu54CxSKlqLhxdSU8WqE53oE00VKi892dsJufMfWGXHw7s9_rD6Q473UjsG56v8VMRRo72DQrnBQ4sDMBKVFZNPwPROcfAC/s1600-h/irving5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="irving5" border="0" alt="irving5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TV6PelkxVFI/AAAAAAAABAU/fLJkG_LzQTI/irving5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="196" /></a></p> <p>Irving helps Christina open doors.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TV6PfPFP14I/AAAAAAAABAY/vsurqLsiNPQ/s1600-h/irving4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="irving4" border="0" alt="irving4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLPI3NxNqrwC_vMW_P796WKSFxQ8V0SzrlsXpa-JZW9Me0Xu2_WmLtivKmIxEEs0h_tTp1SWlgrXYCvOK-dyOmIlcBoEz16dfID0FEtUPvTvVwgFANaJrB8WaS0LBHdkXSQJR8wwZ5Sdq/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="236" /></a></p> <p>See you both soon!</p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-84208663594313703762011-02-10T07:24:00.000-08:002011-02-10T07:28:18.988-08:00Show me<p>Rabbit shows are in full force here in California.  Its fine fun to get those rabbits out of the barn and bring them to shows.  Also provides better motivation to groom the rabbits!   One of the very popular shows of the year in my area was held last Saturday in Stockton, CA (yes, it’s the same weekend as the PA show which is HUGE in the east).  I hadn’t planned to attend this year because I was scheduled for a work meeting in the midwest (obviously NOT planned by an ARBA member), but the wonderful blizzards of 2011 stopped air traffic cold (hahaha) and I was “stuck” at home in spring-like temperatures and time to go to a rabbit show.  Enjoy the photos of a day with the American Fuzzy Lop exhibitors!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQD9mOzSzI/AAAAAAAAA_U/QOQcCcWjoI4/s1600-h/IMG_0796%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0796" border="0" alt="IMG_0796" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeWO13LlvjrcpOs02bMtabwD84wnQxj-2boESPQdYwHwh6lL4_SBaWbsWVlKV0ElHAWi8AQq3go96KN1T2MZ4CXjNfeIfTpx_Cd9aEEiG0wgzqzAZjPx6NxBfVFCySb1WQ7EN_fVExQ5l/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQD-6IdStI/AAAAAAAAA_c/E1ZBiuqYb4U/s1600-h/IMG_0801%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0801" border="0" alt="IMG_0801" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQD_e1ieqI/AAAAAAAAA_k/E79sd_Z23YI/IMG_0801_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieN5ul59g2v9bnQhsH2avfIl8vomYPUTL5V4CdXvQ_9f0BtUachdisprzRv2tkGDu9a6xEwpBHkUj1rBgDVcHbClqFfPP4kCHeZ_lmYzgRto_g3h2F0gKIglYyp1zZvox1PGkXGlCMLeil/s1600-h/IMG_0798%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0798" border="0" alt="IMG_0798" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQEAjf3vgI/AAAAAAAAA_s/Oj3aqOAt_Ps/IMG_0798_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQtgBe56QNaRSyOufk4owNOPVRjJzTssW-frw6YroSM24eJeAoKvUPp1-Imo1icEik40aMvRxk5djQGFm6w-p2o7l3bPjUNfNIHUE0Ls-U-O9f7dGhM59bRXNc6SF54Hv1ogU_0I3XaG_/s1600-h/IMG_0802%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0802" border="0" alt="IMG_0802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9brQ1y73o4JSgVOxHsUaQvF3KaSpJ7KsJJsqHbRyIVXvmaPwqJgnEmQVpbLXmYTtyEu6Q0qp4rMnBxMprHxQGFfVGaplWkOSDRwiFRfzw0Z1bzofGOWzZcTh_Arg2jtKU_dlCEfnU54B/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQECPBrubI/AAAAAAAAA_4/gXfYm5XYglk/s1600-h/IMG_0806%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0806" border="0" alt="IMG_0806" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TVQECvXFMYI/AAAAAAAAA_8/5cpGXRHyJt0/IMG_0806_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-32255300821362909082011-02-02T06:30:00.001-08:002011-02-02T06:30:16.118-08:00Take me to a rabbit show<p>We have so many shows in California that its possible to pack up bunnies and drive to a show nearly every weekend.  But due to a convergence of real life and holidays, I hadn’t been to a rabbit show since early December.  Well that changed last weekend.  The Kern County Rabbit Breeders Association held their double open/youth show on Saturday, Jan 29 in Bakersfield, hired me as one of the judges, plus High Flying Fuzzies put on a specialty show for AFL.  Yeah!  Time to travel!  </p> <p>The sad part of this story is that even though I packed my camera and my new Flip video camera, I had a severe case of “no-photo-it is”, and pretty much left the picture gear untouched!  GGGRRRRR.  I hate it when I do that.  Kendall even came with me to the show but she was so busy showing Fuzzies and her Thriantas while I judged, that she didn’t take pictures either.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV49RbW9jXHclZLskRmlJqoCl9_JM9dhBJN62q5bIqlFcIll4IR-hYVVfQn7oLjWfZVwLypt7PQmVAy_JIXPAUUQFtVHYHhffm5A1YqfLGnPon2Vyr0MoiFNfjKpi90BsG8RjoO09BktyX/s1600-h/IMG_0785%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0785" border="0" alt="IMG_0785" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqaHgtIjI/AAAAAAAAA-0/knHtEXEJhc4/IMG_0785_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> At least I got one shot of the showroom and a few AFL exhibitors.  Marian is wrestling the paperwork for the specialty show, while Pam and Anita peak over the coops.  Jessica was at the show too, but she was the general show secretary and was very busy all day.  Chris Z judged the specialty show and did a fantastic job.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqayu2kSI/AAAAAAAAA-4/QFCCB4BMhiw/s1600-h/IMG_0786%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0786" border="0" alt="IMG_0786" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqbSsy0bI/AAAAAAAAA-8/zKR7nZhzTwE/IMG_0786_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>Best of Breed in all three shows was Carol & Kendall Green’s broken buck, Christian, pictured here waiting for Show A Best in Show judging.  Best Opposite of Breed was also owned by Carol & Kendall and was their solid doe, AK’s Vane.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAWQD98O-6JBXG7Zip4KZU_T7QWJZCfoGzDtAntxF5qAZQU6LOaAQKF5ZrfxJwixP2PyyMGr4kkzfN-VdtqJ9422hQG1AsrIUdBKcgVlXuLazziU57a1WJjvKHp7vRzltYxeqcO0048XD/s1600-h/IMG_0794%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0794" border="0" alt="IMG_0794" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqcrzp_rI/AAAAAAAAA_E/3fHnca3da3c/IMG_0794_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>It turned out to be a great day for Fuzzies!  In show A, Randy S picked Christian as Reserve in Show.  In Show B, Joe L picked Christian as Best in Show! Pretty exciting for Kendall and I.  Christian seems less impressed!  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqdA56WdI/AAAAAAAAA_I/0NCfAomaTKk/s1600-h/IMG_0795%5B13%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0795" border="0" alt="IMG_0795" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUlqd1IA1uI/AAAAAAAAA_M/HowFNtv9QbY/IMG_0795_thumb%5B17%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="183" /></a></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454498314228435416.post-12238563968981583452011-01-27T07:24:00.001-08:002011-01-27T07:24:07.983-08:00Bring your special Fuzzies to a special show <p><i></i></p> <p><b>Ohio Mini Convention</b></p> <p><b><i>Triple Show Weekend for Fuzzy Lops and Jersey Woolies </i></b></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacM17brPEQoHlAt4IAkPJMkX05NLkAPXLd0wkdLQL_Dawt6Sg9RQSFwaGm0WBa_ck1mLpWu3S3lnBRxMh8ZxCBMR_jOr6KmVjUfr7tWi6cp44Xikr5wylz52dCa01rA54EHJnDfWah3GO/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B4%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002[4]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[4]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uLMKVVRxMPs/TUGOFvSgAWI/AAAAAAAAA-s/mm5dv0AVUk4/clip_image002%5B4%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="236" /></a></p> <p><b>Double OSRBA AFL & JW Specialty Shows – Sat. April 30<sup>th</sup>, 2011</b></p> <p><b>Open and Youth </b></p> <p><b>Judges: John Soper and Pam Jones </b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>OSRBA Mini Convention All Breed Show – Sun. May 1<sup>st</sup>, 2011</b></p> <p><b>Judge: Allen Mesick </b></p> <p><i>Baring any cancellations or unforeseen circumstances these will be the judges.</i></p> <p><b><i></i></b></p> <p><b><i>OSRBA Catalog will be posted soon at </i></b><a href="http://www.osrba.net"><b><i>www.osrba.net</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b></p> <p>Open Show Secretary: Bonnie Saunier – (330) 875-5561 <a href="mailto:openentry@osrba.net">openentry@osrba.net</a></p> <p>Youth Show Secretary: Laurie Owen – (330) 620-1502 <a href="mailto:youthentry@osrba.net">youthentry@osrba.net</a></p> <p><i></i></p> <p><i>Hotel Information: </i></p> <p><i>Ramada Plaza Hotel - (614) 846-0300</i></p> <p><i>Baymont Inn & Suites - (614) 848-9696</i></p> Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109620436401594239noreply@blogger.com0