Actually ... not to do too much correcting ... but according to the ARBA Standard of Perfection for Rabbits and Cavies ... in the rabbit glossary: ALBINO: A white rabbit with Pink Eyes. That is a REW (well, actuall Angora whites have pink eyes with red pupils).
But then let's all not get into the REW vs BEW and who is actually an Albino and Albinoism carrier!
In angoras, REW is a common color for all of the Angoras. BEW does exist, but is not as popular because of issues in coat (incorrect in many cases for the different Angora breeds).
Of the Angoras, the French and Satin are the easiest to take care of. But, would never sell an angora to a first time "fuzzy bunny" owner. The special work involved in the breeds is heavy. if the diet is not correct, the coat will not be correct. The diet and care of the coat also can lead to issues of Wool block... which is deadly if not caught early.
And then you add on that it is for a youth. As a top angora breeder I do not sell to youth who are not experienced in the breeds. This is just my policy. But since I do a ton of rescue work in Ohio (23 last year alone from shelters), it is not an unwarranted hesitation.
Make these first years more enjoyable in the rabbit industry for your child and stick with the shorter coated breeds to start. learn the basic care and then go forward if still interested.
Best of luck with the new bunny ...
But then let's all not get into the REW vs BEW and who is actually an Albino and Albinoism carrier!
In angoras, REW is a common color for all of the Angoras. BEW does exist, but is not as popular because of issues in coat (incorrect in many cases for the different Angora breeds).
Of the Angoras, the French and Satin are the easiest to take care of. But, would never sell an angora to a first time "fuzzy bunny" owner. The special work involved in the breeds is heavy. if the diet is not correct, the coat will not be correct. The diet and care of the coat also can lead to issues of Wool block... which is deadly if not caught early.
And then you add on that it is for a youth. As a top angora breeder I do not sell to youth who are not experienced in the breeds. This is just my policy. But since I do a ton of rescue work in Ohio (23 last year alone from shelters), it is not an unwarranted hesitation.
Make these first years more enjoyable in the rabbit industry for your child and stick with the shorter coated breeds to start. learn the basic care and then go forward if still interested.
Best of luck with the new bunny ...
