How to training a lion head rabbit for show

Question

I just got a lion head rabbit. I want to train it and enter it in shows but I dont know much about it. If knows any sites with useful information about it that would really help. I want to know things like what things your rabbit needs to be able to do in the shows and tips for training them and such. Please help! Thanks!

Answer 1

lionheads are still in the process of being accepted at ARBA (arba.com) it is okay to show them in things like your 4-H county fair, but not state fair.

the only training you would need to do for a rabbit show is showmanship. this is showing a judge info on how to check  arabbit is in good condition/health. you don't have to have a perfect 1st place rabbit to do showmanship, showmanship is a test of your knowledge on rabbits not what the rabbit looks like.

You can pick up a sheet on showmanship by joinging your 4-H club and going to the meetings, where people will help you understand what the etsps are talking about, too. you may also be able to find a copy of the info somewhere across the internet.

the first step to starting showing rabbits is best to join 4-J, if you are still young enough.It is a great experience and gets you used to what expect at state shows (MUCH bigger!) basically, in order to do 4-H and judging, you don't really have to 'trian' your rabbit, but you have it calm, so it will do things like sit still, and pose without moving. (don't worry, the judge will pose the rabbit, then it needs to sit still, your rabbit won't have to pose its'self.)

so give your rabbit lots of love..remember they are prey animals and are scared of humans at first because they think you are a predator. Hold a treat in your hand and let them come to you. and don't hold a rabbit to much, they don't really like that, but they like -laying- in your lap and such, and being petted (from head to toe, don't pet from tail to haed in the wrong direction over time can mess up the fur).

they are also verrrry certain ways to pick up a rabbit. Your 4-H will teach you these quickly.

here is one helpful site:

http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/hand...

a 4-H club will show in person with there or your rabbit, and remember rabbits don't generally liked to be picked up for a long time at once, and can go from being completely calm to kicking mad.

4-H is pretty neat...you meet tons of other rabbit owners and there are rabbits everywhere! you get the chance to have your rabbit judged to find out if it's a good rabbit and meet lots of people. i have learned a -ton- from my years in 4-H, too. so i highly recomend it. It's the best place to start. jumping into a big show your first time can be to much to take on.

so in my opinon..get involved with 4-H it's not very costly and gets you involved with your rabbit and others..and spend time with your rabbit to make it socialized. There are many sites on games and things to do with your rabbit.

as you get more expericned in rabbits you may buy one or two more (I would suggest a breed recognized by arba so you can be in big shows) and show them more professionaly then when you start out.

Answer 2

lion heads aren't recognized by the ARBA, but you can still show them in 4-H. to train a rabbit you need to practice having your rabbit sit still while you aren't keeping your hands on it here is a site: http://www.welshrabbitry.com/showingrabb...

If you will show in 4-h contact your local extension office to find out how to join

Answer 3

Lionheads aren't recognized by the ARBA.  So you would only be able to show it as a mixed breed.

And you don't "train" rabbits to be in shows.  Showing rabbits involves putting the rabbit on the table and waiting as the judge looks at it.  The rabbit doesn't need to do anything (unless it's a Belgian Hare or other racey rabbits).

And if you're interested in showing rabbits, I suggest you join 4-H and/or the ARBA.  And get a new rabbit.  Make sure it's showable (not spayed or neutered, good condition).  Good luck.