Three Little Ladies Rabbitry, Jersey Wooly
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Rabbit Breeds - Jersey Wooly

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

The Fluff of Fancy

Showroom Varities

Agouti, Any Other Variety (AOV), Broken, Self, Shaded, Tan Pattern

Wool Varieties

White & Color

Groups & Colors

Agouti Group: Chestnut, Chinchilla, Opal, Squirrel
AOV Group: Pointed White
Self Group: Black, Blue, Blue Eyed White, Chocolate, Lilac, Ruby Eyed White
Shaded Group: Blue Tortoise Shell, Sable Point, Seal, Siamese Sable, Smoke Pearl, Tortoise Shell
Tan Pattern: Black Otter, Blue Otter, Sable Marten, Silver Marten, Smoke Pearl Marten

Weight

Junior Weight: Minimum 1.5 pounds, Maximum 3 pounds
Senior Weight: Maximum 3.5 pounds, Ideal weight 3 pounds

Appearance

Coat Type

General Personality


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....58

Body
Head
Ears
Eyes
Feet & Legs

30
16
10
2
0

Wool.................27

Texture
Density
Length

14
8
5

Color...............10
Condition...........5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

United States

Founder

Bonnie Seeley

Brief History

Bonnie Seeley of High Bridge, New Jersey developed the jersey wooly by crossing the Netherland Dwarf and the French Angora. She was looking for a small wool breed that would be ideal as a pet with an easy to care for coat. She first introduced the Jersey Wooly at the 1984 American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Convention in Orlando, Florida. It was recognized by the ARBA in 1988.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1988

Conservation Status

Jersey Woolies are currently not at risk


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club

Regional Clubs

Great Lakes Jersey Wooly Fanciers
Ohio Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club

Local/State Clubs

Wooly Lovers of Texas