Our family has been raising rabbits over 16 years and while we were not aware of the many rabbit breed clubs and various organizations, we met people that were involved in showing rabbits which appealed to us. After attending a fair and rabbit show we took a greater interest in other breeds of rabbits as well as the professional aspects of rabbit shows. Our family joined  A.R.B.A.and enjoyed the various publications that our membership provided.  We received the Official Guidebook to Raising Better Rabbits, a subscription to the bi-monthly publication Domestic Rabbits, which includes medical information, specialty club and district news, listings of upcoming shows, lists of judges and registrars, etc. and the A.R.B.A. Yearbook, which contains the constitution and bylaws of  A.R.B.A., show rules, listings of current district directors, lists of both judges and registrars by state, and a listing of all the clubs currently sanctioned by the A.R.B.A.

Since the A.R.B.A. established procedures for the organization of state, local, and specialty rabbit clubs alongwith guidelines for  exhibiting rabbits and cavies, the rabbit breeders could attend any of the rabbit shows sanctioned by the A.R.B.A. and know that the rules and procedures would be the same.

The A.R.B.A is also responsible for the licensing of the rabbit judges that officiate at the various ARBA shows and the licensing of registrars to register rabbits. A.R.B.A. publishes the Standards of Perfection of the 47 rabbit breeds recognized by the association which helps to maintain a uniformity of evaluation for the rabbit breeds presented for show competition and also the requiredments for registration.

There are many shows and conventions for members to get involved in throughout the US. Let us know if you would like to join the A.R.B.A.!