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Just with any animal, if someone raises a particular breed, they are likely to be partial to it. So, when trying to find the right breed it may end up being a little difficult to get non biased opinions. I will try, to the best of my non biased abilities, to help guarantee you make the right selection for your every rabbit need.
If you plan on showing market rabbits the number one breed is the Californian. The number two breed is the New Zealands. Satins, Palominos, and any other commercial type breed usually follow up these two breeds at the winner’s circle on the show table. I did raise Californians, but this is not a biased statement. The fact is that Californians mature at the rate needed at these shows.
When showing breeding rabbits decide how much competition you want to have. Mini Rex, Holland Lops, and Netherland Dwarfs are on the small end of the scale, and get very competitive at shows. The good thing about this is that you will start to know a lot of people with your breed. This can lead to more stock available for purchase, questions about the breed and its colors being answered, and more friends to be made. Tans and Himalayans are very beautiful, but you may end up being the only one at the show with these breeds. If you are the only one you will probably win your breed. But after a while it gets to be lonely. On the other hand, making a unique Texas breed into a common Texas breed can have its benefits.
Marked breeds, like Dutch and Harlequins, are very difficult to breed and come out with good quality show animals. I recommend either being an experienced breeder, or someone willing to put a lot of time and money, to have these breeds. Some Britannia Petites are skittish. An experienced breeder would be the best owner for these animals.
Warning: Do not always assume the breeder who is selling you a rabbit is telling you the whole truth about the animal. Remember that all rabbit breeders are salesmen and want you to buy their product. Read up on a rabbit and what its specific breed calls for. If a breeder has a rabbit and saying it is show quality, get a second opinion. This is a common practice and is not considered rude to apply in this type of situation.
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