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Welcome to the Official Website of The British Rabbit Council
Rabbits have been around for a very long time - they were introduced by the Normans! The showing and exhibition of rabbits - known as "The Fancy" - started more than 200 years ago! By the middle of the nineteenth century there were many Local Clubs which had formed with the objective of holding regular shows for their Fanciers to enjoy. By the end of the 1800's Specialist Clubs had formed who were devoted to the improvement of individual breeds of rabbit. This structure still exists today with The Fancy still going strong, the number of recognised breeds steadily increased up to the beginning of the 1914-18 war but all of them were 'Fancy Breeds' with just two 'Fur Breeds'. During war time rabbit keeping was enjoying popularity and, coupled with the improved travel available, it meant that many Fanciers went overseas and saw many new breeds - not known in Great Britain - which had been developed.
Strategic Aims 2021-2025
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To promote the Pedigree Rabbit and its associated hobbies and welfare standards
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To protect and maintain the heritage of all recognized pedigree rabbit breeds
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To promote and continually discover rabbit welfare standards that must be upheld by our members through lifelong support from the BRC, working with welfare organisations to build on research and expertise in this field
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To promote healthy and ethical breeding practices by our members
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Build a programme of recruitment and marketing tools that will make the rabbit hobby & rabbit keeping attractive, engaging. Retaining existing and newcomers to the associated disciplines within rabbits
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To build a culture within the rabbit fancy that will encourage respect for each other, sharing of ideas and a passion for supporting each other in building a foundation on which we thrive in seeing others succeed
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To develop a programme of education and a culture of engagement & encouragement in support of:
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Existing Rabbit breeders and exhibitors
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New and Existing Pet Rabbit Owners
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Those involved in activities involving rabbits such as Exhibiting, Pet Keeping, Rabbit Sports & House Rabbits
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Promote the pathways into exhibition rabbits and build a retention plan once people are involved in the exhibiting hobby
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Judge’s education and development
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Work with our network of affiliated bodies and our regional representatives to connect, build and deliver the strategic aims of the BRC to existing hobbyists and local communities across the United Kingdom
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Build technologies and routes to engage with the BRC and the associated hobbies on a 24/7 basis
