So, get this – there’s actually a rabbit hiding under all that fluff! Meet Ida, the English Angora, who seems to be either having a fantastic hair day or a pretty rough one. This bunny is like a massive dust bunny, with hair that could possibly be the longest or softest in the world, reaching lengths of up to 10 inches or more. Bred and styled by Betty Chu, a retired professor from San Jose State University, these rabbits travel around California to be showcased in exhibitions by the Northern California Angora Guild.
Betty Chu is known for her Angora rabbit, Ida, whose hair can grow over 10 inches long. People have always loved Angora rabbits for their super soft fur, and Chu takes great care to shear her rabbits with scissors without hurting them.
Despite their long, luxurious hair, these fluffy bunnies only weigh around six to seven pounds at most.
Betty is getting her Angora rabbits ready to showcase at the event hosted by the Northern California Angora Guild.
Can you imagine that there’s a bunny hidden beneath all that fluffy fur? It may sound unbelievable, but it’s true!
Want to get closer to a rabbit’s distinctive feature? Check out this photo showing their bushy fur and prominent buck teeth!
Betty and Ida stole the show at the 2011 Grand National Stock Show at Cow Palace in San Francisco, winning the coveted Best in Show title with their fluffy charm.
Getting the rabbits ready for the spotlight is no easy feat, but Betty has it down to a science. She uses a unique brush and a hairdryer that also functions as a vacuum to fluff up Ida’s coat, giving her that extra volume that wows the judges.
Ida’s hair grows back at a steady pace of one inch per month, providing Betty with a steady supply of wool. She puts this wool to good use, crafting scarves, hats, and gloves to keep herself warm in style.
Incredibly plush: The Angora rabbit’s fur is famous for its unparalleled softness and feather-light feel, growing at a rate of up to one inch per month.
The harvest of wool from rabbits unveils their natural rabbit shape hidden underneath. Chu’s hobby is breeding these rabbits, purely for the joy of having them as pets, without any financial gain. According to The Huffington Post, Angora rabbits are not only adorable but also can be trained like cats and are affectionate towards their owners, behaving more like dogs.
