The next time you’re on the hunt for your newest pet and you can’t quite decide, why not pick something a little out there and different? Something new, cool, and so fuzzy it’s to die for! The candidate for that role would definitely be the Angora rabbit, a variety of domestic rabbit that’s unique because of its extra-long, soft wool. Essentially, having this cutie pie as a pet would be like taking care of a huge ball of fluff with a face—a soft and cuddly one. If that sounds like it’s your speed, get the rabbit food out and prepare for a fuzzy friend. These pets are very sweet and sociable, and can even share a house with cats. Sounds good to us!
HABITAT: They originate in Ankara, Turkey—but they’re domestic pets.
DID YOU KNOW?:
– Popular pets with French royalty in 1700s
– First appeared in US in early 1900s
– Bred mostly for their long wool, which can be sheared or plucked (ouch!)
– Many breeds including French, German, English, Giant, Satin, Chinese, Swiss and Finnish
– Range from 4-10 pounds or larger, depending on breed
– They like playing with toys—like a plastic ball—and getting attention from their owners
– They’re too adorable for words!