British Rabbit Council

The British Rabbit Council (BRC) is an organisation for rabbit enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. The rabbit is the UK's third most popular pet.[1]

British Rabbit Council
BRC Logo
AbbreviationBRC
Formation1934
Legal statusNon-Profit Organisation
PurposeRabbits in the UK
Location
Region served
UK
Membership
Rabbit Owners
Main organ
Governing body
WebsiteBRC

Structure

To enter most rabbit shows, participants must be Council members and their rabbits must have a metal ring around one hind leg registered in their name. In breed classes, the rabbits are judged to a standard. Shows are rated from 1* to 5*, 1* being the lowest and 5* the highest.

Recognised breeds

There are over 60 breeds recognised by the British Rabbit Council and over 500 varieties. These are divided into four groups - Fancy, Lop, Normal Fur, Rex.[2]

History

The British Rabbit Council was formed in 1934 when the British Rabbit Society and the National Rabbit Council of Great Britain and her Dominions merged.[3]

See also

References
  1. Top Ten Most Popular Pets in Britain
  2. "BRC Breed Standards". Archived from the original on 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  3. The BR History http://www.thebrc.org/history.htm

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