# English Angora Rabbit

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Small Mammal |
| Origin | Turkey/England |
| Size Category | Small |
| Scientific Name | Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus |
| Husbandry Difficulty | Advanced |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 2–3.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 7–12 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 8 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 7 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 30–60 g
- **Growth Notes**: Wool grows rapidly from 4 weeks; first shearing at 3-4 months; full coat density by 1 year
- **Vaccine Schedule**: RHDV2; Myxomatosis (where available)

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: Moderate - less active than short-haired breeds; gentle exercise to avoid matting
- **Grooming**: Very High - daily brushing essential; full grooming sessions 2-3 times weekly; shearing every 3-4 months
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Wool block (critical), skin condition under wool, dental, eye irritation from facial wool
- **Routine Care**: Daily grooming; unlimited hay; regular shearing; check for urine-soaked wool; eye cleaning

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wool Block (Trichobezoar) | adult | very high | No | No |
| GI Stasis | adult | very high | No | No |
| Flystrike (Myiasis) | adult | high | No | No |
| Skin Infections | adult | high | No | No |
| Eye Irritation | adult | medium | No | No |
| Dental Disease | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Medium
- **Ideal BCS**: 3/9
- **Visual Cues**: Impossible to visually assess under wool; must palpate body condition through dense fiber
- **Daily Activity Target**: 30 minutes
- **Caloric Formula**: Unlimited timothy hay (critical); moderate pellets; papaya enzyme supplements for wool prevention

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 2–6
- **Dystocia Risk**: Medium
- **CHIC Required Tests**: N/A
- **Recommended DNA Tests**: Wool density/quality genes

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Gentle hopping, limited binkying (wool restricts movement), careful navigation
- **Social**: Docile and calm; tolerates handling well; bonds with dedicated groomer
- **Comfort**: Flopping (when wool allows), tooth purring, gentle stretching
- **Stress/Displacement**: Reduced appetite (wool block warning), hiding, matting acceleration, reduced grooming
- **Breed-Specific**: Produces harvestable angora fiber; extremely high-maintenance coat; docile temperament suited to regular handling; "cloud-like" appearance

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Tooth purring, soft thumping, gentle grunting
- **Frequency Range**: 100-1,500 Hz
- **Tendency**: Very Low
- **Primary Modality**: Body language limited by wool coverage; tooth sounds primary; reduced visual signaling
- **Tail Signals**: Hidden under wool - not visible for signaling

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Low
- **Top Triggers**: Rough grooming, matting pain, overheating, wet wool
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: Medium
- **Calming Interventions**: Gentle grooming routine, cool environment, consistent handler, quiet surroundings
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Low

## Behavior Problems (Six-Etiology Classification)
- **Top Problems**: Grooming resistance (if painful mats), wool-related hygiene issues, heat stress behavior
- **Medical Etiology**: Wool block (most critical - can be fatal); skin infections causing discomfort; eye irritation
- **Fear/Anxiety Etiology**: Generally very docile; freezing rather than fleeing; rarely aggressive
- **Frustration Etiology**: Minimal - calm temperament; may resist grooming if painful

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Appetite changes (wool block early warning), body tension during grooming, tooth grinding intensity
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Reduced hay intake is CRITICAL signal - may indicate wool block requiring emergency vet care
- **Interspecies Communication**: Excellent human bonding due to extensive handling requirements; calm and trusting; "lap rabbit"

## Husbandry Environment
- **Temperature Gradient**: 15-20°C (60-68°F); heat-sensitive due to dense wool
- **Humidity Range**: 35-55% (lower to prevent wool dampness)
- **UVB Requirement**: Not required
- **Diet Type**: 80% timothy hay; papaya/pineapple enzyme supplements; quality pellets; greens (avoid wet leaves)
- **Common Health Issues**: Wool block (life-threatening), GI stasis, flystrike, skin infections, matting, heatstroke, eye irritation

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