Julius

The Lancaster, OH annual fall rabbit show was held this past weekend.  I took Selene and Rocky; neither of them had a prime coat. Despite the fact that Selene has two of three legs needed for her CG the judges don't seem to like her much as her coat has a coarse texture and it is long and hairy looking. She took second in both shows. I'll probably keep showing her as long as I am able and  maybe we will get lucky and win another leg. This was Rocky's first show and he is a senior. I didn't have the opportunity to show him as a junior and he has had three haircuts since I got him since the weather has been so darn hot. The judges liked him a lot but he didn't have the length and condition of coat that the first place winner had so he also received seconds in both shows. While killing time at the show and perusing the rabbits in attendance a charming 3 month old Holland Lop baby captured my heart and he now resides at Lilac Haven. We have named him Julius, after polling our friends for suggestions and having mom remind me that Julius, which was one of the names suggested, was the name of her great grandfather. You might recall that we lost our Duke last month after almost 13 years.  I actually think Duke was a small mini lop or a cross and definitely not a Holland Lop but they are similar and I just loved the lop ears and couldn't resist.