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1. In 2016, the ARBA recognized what breed?


Answer: Argente Brun

Interesting Information:
Argente Brun was recognized in 2016, while Tan was 1914, Silver Fox in 1925, and the Fluff Cottontail doesn't exist. There are four types of Argentes, only three of which had been recognized by 2018. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Standard of Perfection
 
Some incorrect choices:
The Fluff Cottontail , Silver Fox, Tan

2. When a rabbit binkies, it hops high into the air and twists its head and body in different directions before falling to the ground. What emotion is the rabbit displaying when it binkies?


Answer: joy

Interesting Information:
A rabbit can rotate 180 degrees in midair. This is a rabbit's way of stating it is happy and pleased with you and its life. Some rabbits binky a lot and some hardly ever, even if they are being treated well. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Why Does My Bunny Do That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
fear, aggression, hunger

3. Which breed has wool fur and normal fur?


Answer: Lionhead

Interesting Information:
New Zealand rabbits have normal fur (called flyback). American fuzzy lops have wool fur and harlequins have flyback fur as well. But lionheads have a mane of wool fur while the rest of the fur is normal. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Rabbit Practice
 
Some incorrect choices:
New Zealand, American Fuzzy Lop, Harlequin

4. Rabbits are crepuscular. What does crepuscular mean?


Answer: They are active in twilight hours

Interesting Information:
Crepuscular means that rabbits are active mostly when there is some light, such as during dusk and dawn. A lot of people mix up nocturnal with crepuscular, but the difference is that crepuscular animals (rabbits) come out during dusk or dawn and nocturnal animals (bats and owls) are most active during the prime hours of the night. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits!
 
Some incorrect choices:
They need lots of nutrition, They can't be in really hot or cold temperatures, They are meant to be pets

5. On which continent can over fifty percent of the world's rabbits be found?


Answer: North America

Interesting Information:
Rabbits have only, relatively speaking, recently spread to South America as well. This is the result of what is known as the Great American Interchange when land and water animals from the north began to move down south. This took place when the Panama connecting land bridge emerged from the sea and provided a link between the two vast land masses. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Run, Rabbit, Run
 
Some incorrect choices:
Australia, Asia, Africa

6. Where did the Giza white rabbit breed originate?


Answer: Egypt

Interesting Information:
The Giza white is used for meat, and oddly enough, for milk as well. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Unrecognized Rabbit Breeds
 
Some incorrect choices:
Sweden, China, France

7. What are the five rabbit body types that the ARBA recognizes?


Answer: Compact, commercial, semi-arch, full-arch, cylindrical

Interesting Information:
Compact, commercial, semi-arch, full-arch, and cylindrical are the five body types of show rabbits in the ARBA. The commercial category includes the most breeds. These breeds tend to be large breeds used for fur or meat. Compact is the second largest category; these breeds tend to be small and popular as pets. Full-arch is the third largest group; these breeds are fine boned and very hare-like. This is followed by the semi-arch group. These breeds have an arch that starts further down the body than the full-arch group. The smallest group is obviously the cylindrical, as it only houses one breed - the Himalayan. The Himalayan is long in body and doesn't really have any arch. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Meet the Standard!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Compact, wide, arched, rounded, long, Long, compact, commercial, rounded, medium build, Medium build, large build, fine build, long, stocky

8. Who have been credited with discovering domestic rabbits?


Answer: Phoenicians

Interesting Information:
Their writing tells us of creatures that closely resemble the rabbits we see today. (ARBA Official Guidebook) Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Habits
 
Some incorrect choices:
Asians, Americans, Germans

9. What breed, originally bred in the UK despite its name, only comes in black, blue, brown (chocolate), or lilac?


Answer: Siberian

Interesting Information:
This breed is a beautiful rabbit that weighs between 5-7 pounds. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Breeds
 
Some incorrect choices:
Argente de Champagne, English, Harlequin

10. Dutch rabbits are a very popular breed. Where did the Dutch breed originate?


Answer: England

Interesting Information:
These rabbits originated in the lowlands of the UK in the early 1800s. My first pet bunny, George, was a Dutch. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Bunny Bonanza
 
Some incorrect choices:
Germany, Holland, The United States

11. How long does a rabbit live on average?


Answer: 8 to 10 years

Interesting Information:
Most rabbits live about eight years. But if cared for properly they can live up to ten years. Usually house rabbits live longer, due to the fact they are away from wild animals and cold weather. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
3 to 5 years, 14 to 18 years, 2 to 6 years

12. What breed is the largest rabbit breed recognized by the ARBA, and is generally accepted as the largest breed anywhere?


Answer: Flemish Giant

Interesting Information:
The Flemish Giant can weigh as much as 20 pounds! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Standard of Perfection
 
Some incorrect choices:
Checkered Giant, Giant Chinchilla, Giant Angora

13. A rabbit that feels trapped or senses an invasion of its territory will warn you by doing what?


Answer: making a grunting noise

Interesting Information:
If a rabbit grunts it may follow up with scratching or biting. Rabbits are very territorial and defend their ground. Their eyes are positioned on the side of their heads so that they can see almost 360 degrees around. Speaking to your rabbit may reduce some of its stress. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Why Does My Bunny Do That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
standing upright, dancing, humming

14. Which breed has standing fur?


Answer: Silver fox

Interesting Information:
The silver fox is the only breed with standing fur. Most breeds have normal fur types which include flyback, rollback, and standing.
Another fur type is rex fur. There are only two breeds that have rex fur (the rex rabbit and the mini rex).
The third type of fur is satin (the satin & mini satin).
Finally, wool is the last type which is found on the Angoras and three other breeds. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Rabbit Practice
 
Some incorrect choices:
Silver marten, Silver, Standard chinchilla

15. A male rabbit is called a what?


Answer: Buck

Interesting Information:
A female rabbit is called a doe. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Gander, Bull, Male

16. Rabbits have four toes on each of their hind feet, but five on each of their front ones. What is this extra toe called?


Answer: Dewclaw

Interesting Information:
The dewclaw can be found on many mammals. It is a vestigial digit. In a rabbit its primary use, in a very minor way, is helping to hold onto small items of food. Rabbits are very careful about food choices as they are one animal that cannot vomit should they become sick. Their food is passed in two different sized pellets. One is full of vitamins and proteins which the rabbit then re-consumes until all the essential goodness has been absorbed. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Run, Rabbit, Run
 
Some incorrect choices:
Dewlap, Cecotrope, Cecum

17. Who created the lux (also called Lynx) rabbit breed?


Answer: Karl Hoffmans

Interesting Information:
Rudolf Wulf created the Mecklenburger Scheck, Gunnar Carlsson created the Orestad, and Karl Becker created the Rhoen. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Unrecognized Rabbit Breeds
 
Some incorrect choices:
Rudolf Wulf, Gunnar Carlsson, Karl Becker

18. What rabbit breed has the most varieties in the ARBA standard?


Answer: Netherland dwarf

Interesting Information:
The Netherland dwarf has several special qualities. It is the smallest recognized breed of rabbit and is accepted in the most varieties. The Netherland dwarf is also the most popular pet. The American breed is only recognized in white and blue. The Hotot and Belgian hare are only recognized in one variety each. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Meet the Standard!
 
Some incorrect choices:
American, Hotot, Belgian hare

19. When do rabbits eat their own feces?


Answer: during the night or early morning

Interesting Information:
Eating of the night feces, or coprophagy, is a normal rabbit habit. This activity allows them to obtain B vitamins and improve their digestion. (ARBA) Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Habits
 
Some incorrect choices:
once a month, rabbits would never do such a thing, during the day

20. What would be an automatic disqualification a French Angora according to the ARBA Standard of Perfection?


Answer: Wool less than two inches in length

Interesting Information:
There is no Angora breed that should have ears less than two inches in length. They would be too short for balance, and would be a fault. The wool of the French Angora is to be relatively coarse compared to others such as the Satin Angora or the English Angora. Mats are annoying and are faulted, but are not a disqualification. They also do not count for density. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mats in the wool, Large, protruding coarse guard hairs, Ears less than two inches in length

21. Female rabbits can have a litter of bunnies at what age?


Answer: 3 to 6 months

Interesting Information:
Rabbits can have a litter of up to ten bunnies every 31 days! But a rabbit will stop breeding if the cage gets too small or if there isn't enough food. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
3 to 6 weeks, 1 year, 8 to 12 months

22. What is malocculusion in rabbits?


Answer: Teeth that are not the proper bite

Interesting Information:
If your rabbit has malocclusion then it is a disqualification, so it is not showable. It also is a serious health issue. You can tell your rabbit has malocclusion if its teeth are extremely over grown, so that it is unable to eat. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Standard of Perfection
 
Some incorrect choices:
A twisted toenail, A bad case of fur mites, Scientific name for a abscess

23. What does it mean when a rabbit wags its tail?


Answer: defiance

Interesting Information:
Tail-wagging is a way of expressing back-talk. Your bunny is telling you that they don't want to go to their cage or do what you want it to do. When a rabbit lives with a person, dominance has to be pertinent or your bunny will think they are the boss. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Why Does My Bunny Do That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
submission, affection, delight

24. What are lop rabbits shown as?


Answer: groups

Interesting Information:
The lops are shown in either solid or broken groups.
Most rabbits are shown in varieties but in large shows, showroom classification is used.
Registration classification is the color of the rabbit. For example, a solid Holland lop is shown in the solid showroom class but its registration classification can be chestnut agouti, chocolate chinchilla, smoke pearl etc. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Rabbit Practice
 
Some incorrect choices:
showroom classification , varieties, registration classification

25. Rabbits kept as pets have an average lifespan of how many years?


Answer: 8 to 10 years

Interesting Information:
But of course it depends on how well you take care of your rabbit. If you forget to feed it a lot, and if you only feed it pellets and don't give it any hay, your rabbit will probably not live as long as someone who is consistent about feeding their rabbit. You also need to make sure you are brushing your rabbit frequently because when a rabbit licks itself clean, it will lick up all of the loose hair and then it will get into their systems, and that is not good for your rabbit. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits!
 
Some incorrect choices:
2 to 3 years, 14-17 years, 20+ years

26. Scientists have debated long and hard over the years as to which animal group rabbits belong. They were originally thought to be rodent but are now grouped in a separate class. Dentally speaking, what distinguishes a rabbit from a rodent?


Answer: Incisors

Interesting Information:
Rabbits actually have two sets of incisors. These are located one behind the other. Initially rabbits were grouped in the order Glires, and in the same family as rodents. Later scientists placed them into a separate category from the rodents. However now they have been classed under the major order of Glires again - but in a separate branch to that of rodents. They're a little like distant cousins in fact. Rodents are Glires-Rodentia and rabbits are Glires-Lagomorpha. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Run, Rabbit, Run
 
Some incorrect choices:
Canines, Premolars, Molars

27. Which rabbit is also known as the English Spot?


Answer: English

Interesting Information:
The English is a popular pet rabbit, with a white body and coloured spots, coloured ears and coloured markings around the eyes. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Mania!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Silver, Netherland Dwarf, Dalmatian Rex

28. All domesticated rabbits came from what two continents?


Answer: Europe and Northern Africa

Interesting Information:
All pet rabbits are descended from the wild European rabbit. They used to only live in Europe and North Africa. Now they are all over the world. It's always nice to know where your pet rabbit originally came from. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Thinking Of Getting A Pet Rabbit?
 
Some incorrect choices:
North America and Southern Africa, South America and Europe, Asia and Australia

29. What are the four varieties recognized by the ARBA for the tan breed?


Answer: Black, blue, chocolate, lilac,

Interesting Information:
Tans sport either black, blue, chocolate, or lilac fur. Their underbellies are a brilliant tan color. The bases of their ears and the area underneath their throats are also the color for which they are named. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Meet the Standard!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Black, gray, brown, orange, Seal, gray, black, fawn, Fawn, white, black, chocolate

30. Hurray! Your prize-winning show bunny has had a litter. But no! One of the litter does not conform to the standards for his breed; he is colored and white with only about 10% color. As a show-rabbit breeder, you would call this rabbit a


Answer: charlie

Interesting Information:
Rabbit Show associations have rigid standards for each breed of rabbit. The rabbits that best conform to these standards win. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Bunny Bonanza
 
Some incorrect choices:
spoiler, runt, no-show

31. In what year was the Netherland Dwarf accepted as a breed by the ARBA?


Answer: 1969

Interesting Information:
The Netherland Dwarf is one of the most popular breeds and has the most varieties. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Standard of Perfection
 
Some incorrect choices:
2001, 1923, 1987

32. How do rabbits warn other rabbits if they hear something strange or odd?


Answer: thump their feet

Interesting Information:
Rabbits thump their feet to warn others of danger. Some rabbits will thump one foot on the ground but some will thump both hind feet. "Thumper", of the Disney movie "Bambi", thumped many times in duration but bunnies don't do it like that. Rabbits stand on all four feet, on tip-toes, with their ears erect, then lift their back feet to thump! They will thump until they perceive the danger to be over. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Why Does My Bunny Do That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
whistle, rattle their teeth, periscope

33. What is the most important part of a rabbit's diet?


Answer: water

Interesting Information:
Water is really important to have at all times for your rabbit. During the summer, rabbits can easily overheat and die. To prevent that you need to have at least fresh water but something frozen like a water bottle can be a life saver.
Hay can easily make a rabbit obese and is normally not recommended.
Carrots are actually not very good for your rabbit. Carrots are like candy to rabbits and some "greens" can be the same while creating stomach upsets in your rabbit.
Pellets are a type of feed that most people feed their rabbits and is HIGHLY recommended. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: ARBA Rabbit Practice
 
Some incorrect choices:
pellets, hay, carrots

34. When spotting a predator approaching, how does a rabbit warn the rest of the rabbits in the warren that peril is near?


Answer: By thumping on the ground

Interesting Information:
Rabbits have very powerful hind legs and use these to thump hard on the ground. This sends vibrations and echoes to the other rabbits nearby that a predator is approaching. They also have a wide and excellent range of vision to enable them to constantly scan their surroundings for danger. They attempt to escape predators by darting from side to side, and are capable, depending on the size of the animal that catches it, of delivering strong kicks from those same hind legs to break free. Their teeth can also inflict sharp nips as well. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Run, Rabbit, Run
 
Some incorrect choices:
By high-pitched squeaks, By high-pitched barking, By running around in frantic circles

35. The Chinese Angora only comes in one variety. What is it?


Answer: Ruby eyed white

Interesting Information:
The Chinese Angora was created by crossing German Angoras, French Angoras, and White New Zealands. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Unrecognized Rabbit Breeds
 
Some incorrect choices:
Black, Blue eyed white, Blue

36. How did the myxomatosis disease originate in Australia?


Answer: Scientists released the deadly disease into the wild to reduce the population of Australian rabbits

Interesting Information:
Myxomatosis is a disease which has no cure as yet. It was introduced to the wild by humans to rid Australia of the massive numbers of rabbits which were destroying crops. However, they didn't expect the disease to get quite so out of control - pet rabbits are even at risk.

Interestingly, it is only European rabbits that are affected - rabbits from other countries have been found to be immune. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Mania!
 
Some incorrect choices:
It was a mutation of the equivalent to the human cold, snuffles., It was spread by other animals, who were carriers of the disease., It was brought to Australia by foreign breeds of rabbit

37. What are the four main fur types for rabbits (according to the ARBA)?


Answer: normal, wool, satin, Rex

Interesting Information:
Most of the breeds have "normal" type fur. Breeds like the angora and Jersey woolly have long, "wool" fur. The satin breed naturally has "satin" fur. Satin fur is known for its sheen. The Rex and mini Rex have "Rex" fur. Rex fur is short, velvety, and resistant to the touch. "Normal" fur can be further classified into 3 types. Roll back, fly back, and standing. Roll back goes back to original position slowly after being stroked, while fly back goes back immediately. Standing fur is unique to the silver fox breed, and doesn't go back to its original position. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Meet the Standard!
 
Some incorrect choices:
normal, coarse, soft, long-haired, normal, wool, satin, coarse, normal, fuzzy, Rex, gleaming

38. What is another name for trap-teeth?


Answer: simple malocclusion

Interesting Information:
Malocclusion (same as buck-teeth) is when the lower teeth overlap the top teeth. Simple malocclusion is when the teeth are just touching each other and neither one overlap the other. All types of malocclusion are disqualifications on a show rabbit. (ARBA Standard of Perfection) Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Rabbit Habits
 
Some incorrect choices:
buck-teeth, doe-teeth, malocclusion

39. When rabbits are making a burrow, who does most of the digging?


Answer: the females

Interesting Information:
Under the right conditions, a single rabbit can dig up to two meters deep in one night. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Bunny Bonanza
 
Some incorrect choices:
the males, the young, none of the above - they all pitch in equally

40. How many beats a minute is a normal rabbit's heart beat?


Answer: 130 to 325

Interesting Information:
An average rabbit's heart beat is 130 to 325 beats a minute.
Because of this rabbits can easily die of shock if frightened. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Pet Rabbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
45 to 65, 600 to 700, 250 to 525
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