Join The American Rabbit Breeders Association!

Great information for every rabbit and cavy enthusiast!

JOIN The American Rabbit Breeders Association!

The American Rabbit Breeders Association is a world-wide organization that promotes all aspects of raising rabbits and cavies- everything from pet ownership, breeding, showing, commercial use and breed improvement/development.  It is the parent club under which all other sanctioned clubs and shows operate. 

The world is divided into 9 separate ARBA Districts - members belong to the district they live in.  There is a growing number of internet discussion groups and websites devoted to enhancing communication between ARBA members - Visit our ARBA District menu page which lists the ARBA Districts along with links to helpful websites and chat/news groups!  What a great way to get to know other breeders in your area!

The cost to join is minimal - and membership includes an excellent book Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies, packed with information on each rabbit and cavy breed, plus advice on care, housing, breeding and medical and rabbitry/caviary management.  With your membership you will also receive the bi-monthly magazine Domestic Rabbit, which offers information on breeds, history, bios on prominent breeders and judges, market reports, and club updates and changes.  Members also receive the Yearbook;  listing current show rules, members and other interesting data.

Membership in the ARBA allows you to 'register' your purebred, pedigreed rabbits and cavies, increasing their value and opening the door to obtaining 'Grand Champion Certificates' when earned.  Members may also register their rabbit or caviary.

The American Rabbit Breeders Association also offers other publications, pamphlets and educational materials; fair packets for display and info booths at local and county fairs - which includes promotional and informative pamphlets on many different aspects of rabbit and cavy care, Books and booklets for a wide range of age and experience levels,   merchandise and more! 

A must-have publication from ARBA is the Standard of Perfection.  This book lists all the recognized rabbit and cavy breeds and their ideal show room conformation, weights, colors, faults and disqualifications.  Although some of this information is recorded within our Breed Gallery pages, all breeders should own their own copy of this book for it's detailed information!  It is an invaluable tool to use when choosing new rabbits or cavies or if you plan to show - judges also use this guide to determine placement of rabbits and cavies during competition.

The American Rabbit Breeders Association has a great website, where you can find information on how to join ARBA, breed specialty clubs and state/regional clubs to join, rabbit and cavy shows in your area, books and merchandise to purchase, and information on each rabbit and cavy breed.

Joining the American Rabbit Breeders Association offers direction and information needed for the rabbit or cavy enthusiast to be informed and successful!

Show your support for our rabbit and cavy breeders hobby and Join the ARBA today

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