In the beginning, I was lucky enough to meet some very nice breeders who were very helpful in getting me started into the Victorian Rabbit Fancy. They never tired of me asking questions, and I can assure you there were loads of them. The telephone calls, at all hours, me asking "What Do I Do" in a mad panic because something had not gone according to plan, or my plan anyway. These rabbits were supposed to "breed like rabbits". Well, that is what everybody will tell you, but somehow I believe someone forgot to tell the rabbits.

It was from these breeders that I was to acquire my initial Dwarf Lop breeding stock. I did have some trouble at the start with purchasing the colour I wanted and that was the Siamese Sable. I would eventually be lucky enough to acquire a pair. A lovely buck who had unfortunately been marked so he was not a showable bunny, but perfect for me to breed. He was a great example of the standard to which I would breed . The doe was nice and they would complement each other, so off I went. I still, to this day, 3 years later, have that same pair and have had many a nice baby from them. The doe is still producing at the ripe old age of 5 and the buck the same.

I have worked very hard with my "loppy’s" as they were the first breed I decided to go with. The nature of this breed is brilliant. I really, personally, would go as far to say they are the best. Of course, that is my own opinion and I do have 3 other breeds in my shed. I have three young children and I can’t afford to have a bad tempered rabbit in my shed, as the boys open all my cages. I need to know that they won't have a problem.

I work very hard at my lines and I do believe it is starting to show. I keep every rabbit in my shed for a purpose. I don’t, unlike most, line breed. I was, in the beginning, but I found it was not working for me. I tend, now, to breed for type. If I have a good buck, but his ears could be better, I will breed him to a doe with great ears and so on. It takes me a little longer to get where I’m going, but I have had some great results. I find that I am consistently getting good does. Once in a while, as I continue down my merry way, I hit the jackpot, and get that cracker buck that I’ve been waiting for and in the colour I want, of course. I replace rabbits in my shed only when I have something better to replace them with.

The art of breeding rabbits is not something that just happens. It takes a lot of work, sweat, and tears and I mean that literally. It can take years to achieve your goals, and every breed has its own problems and faults you have to deal with. It’s not a money making venture. It’s no quick and easy hobby. It takes time and I always tell people this when talking to them. If you think you can get a couple of bunnies and start breeding show stoppers, you’re mistaken. Breeding is not something I take lightly. I spend time, money and energy in striving for that PERFECT BUNNY.