There are 5 breeds of Angoras -- the Satin, the English, the French, the Giant and the German, however the German is not yet recognized by ARBA. Occasionally, people do show their Germans in the Giant category. Angoras are incredibly gentle loving rabbits. Rabbits in general are easy to litter train...all my bunnies are litter trained. The Giant Angoras need large cages. Wire cages are best, since it keeps their wool safe from urine, etc. and you can by lifts to put on the bottom of the cage if you are worried about their comfort. However, they are not necessary because Giants like all angoras have fur on their feet, so it keeps their hocks from getting sores that you will typically find with some of the other breeds, which is caused by the floors of the wire cages irritating their feet. I, personally, prefer the lifts in our cages. As with all rabbits, they need to chew, so provide them with "rabbit safe" chews and toys such as branches from an apple or willow tree, untreated wood blocks and/or grass mats, card board or even used toilet paper rolls that one would normally discard. Just make absolutely certain the toys are not chemically treated, have any loose parts, etc. If they chew off any pieces of a toy, throw it away immediately. Rubber and plastic can cause gastrointestinal issues or blockages. Giant Angoras, again, like all rabbits, do require some time outside of their cage to run around and exercise, even if you are buying them solely to show or harvest fiber. They are very social animals and seclusion can lead to depression and/or sickness. They make incredible loving house pets and can be quit funny and wise. Make sure to bunny proof your home. Put away cords, etc. Rabbits love to chew. Please make sure to supervise any time spent around other house pets no matter how well they tend to get along. A rabbit's skin is paper thin and it doesn't take much to really harm them. The angora does require grooming that other breeds do not require. You must brush them several times a week with a wire comb and slicker brush. If you are showing your rabbit you may want to invest in a blower or a good hair dryer that has a high "cool" setting (never use warm or hot). The Giant does not naturally molt like other Angoras, so you have to clip with scissors to harvest wool. I use a no. 3 or 4 barber scissor. Just be sure to use a good pair of scissors and please be sure to point the blade away from the bunny. Also, please be sure to research wool block prevention and treatment. Below you will find a few good websites that I have found helpful in terms of grooming. Good luck with your bunny hunt and hopefully this information has been of some help.
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