NBC's Today show gets Rabbit Fever!!!

[hoodat]

I watched the trailer. What the hey? Was that a jack rabbit is got a glimpse of in the judging?

That was a Belgian Hare.
http://belgianhareclub.com/

It's a rabbit that was bred to look like a hare.

Have a good day!
Franco Rios

Thanks for the link. Boy they sure are a ringer for a jack. Interesting breed but not one I'd care to raise.

 

[rabbitgeek]

It's one of the foundation breeds in US domestic rabbit history. There was a "Belgian Hare" craze where farmers were importing them to USA for use as meat rabbits.

Many of the breeds we have now are descended from the Belgian Hare rabbits.

Have a good day!

 

[hoodat]

It's one of the foundation breeds in US domestic rabbit history. There was a "Belgian Hare" craze where farmers were importing them to USA for use as meat rabbits.

Many of the breeds we have now are descended from the Belgian Hare rabbits.

Have a good day!

They look pretty wild. Are they hard to handle?

 

[rabbitgeek]

They're kind of flighty and high strung.

I think it has as much to do with breeders not selecting for temperament.

On the other hand, the rabbits must have enough spirit to stand tall for the rabbit show judging.

See the notes on posing for show at the website
http://belgianhareclub.com/About the Belgian Hare.html

It's all rabbit fever and the rabbit shows. Not as intense as dog shows and horse shows, but these exhibitors are passionate about their animals.

Have a good day!
Franco Rios

 

[rabbitgeek]

from NCAG blog:
The "Rabbit Fever" segment was scheduled at 7:45 AM, but at 6:00 AM NY time, we were informed by the NBC Today show that due to the coverage of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, our segment is pre-empted. We are heading back to California this afternoon.

 

[ChickenPotPie]

:/ I figured they were coming home but, of course they must cover the tragedy. Such a tregedy. Our beach areas just west of here were evacuated. Monterrey, Santa Cruz, San Fran...