ANDRC Nationals 2012

As this was my first year attending the Netherland Dwarf Nationals, I'm afraid that I did not do a very good job at photo documentation. I was too star struck by all of the gorgeous bunnies and talented breeders to keep a cohesive thought in my head, much less take more than random shots. Never mind notes about what I was shooting.

Rabbit breeders are brilliant (if slightly crazy), and I met some amazing people and came away with some great ideas.
Being a runner during the show (fetching rabbits for the judges) was fun and gave me a legitimate excuse to put my hands on other people's rabbits, if only for a moment. I can only dream that someday my stock will feel as nice as some of those did.
I never thought I'd see a rabbit sell for over $800, but the auction on Saturday night was thrilling and I am happy for the club and the members who participated.
It may seem silly, but one of the best parts about attending Nationals was simply being in a place where having shavings on your shirt and zip ties sticking out of your pocket was normal.

Illinois NDSC Summer Fun Triple Show

What a great day for a show! We could not have had better weather if we had paid for it--mid 70s, sunny, light breeze--perfect.
There were over 100 rabbits entered and most of them made me want to come home, sell everything in my rabbitry and start over. There were some absolutely stunning animals there--including a few really beautiful rabbits for sale. I am happy to report that I resisted temptation...for once, and came home with the same number with which I left.
It was also a treat to see a few of the Champagne project rabbits brought by Pam Jones. I wish everyone on the COD the best of luck. When they finally are granted approval, they will be a magnificent color variety.

When I got home, I realized that there were several people that I did not get pictures of. I'll try to do better next time.

Results from June 12 Illinois Netherland Dwarf Specialty Club summer triple show

Open show #1, judge Pam Jones
Best of Breed: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Buck
Best Opposite Sex: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Sr Doe

Self
Best of Group: Deb Owens, REW Sr Buck, no opposite
Shaded
Best of Group: Mark Jacobs, Siam. Sable Jr Doe,
Best opposite: Becky Skirvin, Siam. Sable Sr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Sarah Zins, Chestnut Sr Doe
Best opposite: Deb Owens, Chestnut Sr Buck
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Jr Buck
Best opposite: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Doe

Youth Show #1, judge Pam Jones
Best of Breed: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Best Opposite Sex: Lisa Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Self
Best of Group: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Black Sr Buck, no opposite
Shaded
Best of Group: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Best opposite: Mark Hazard, Siam. Sable Sr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Dru Dahman, Chestnut Jr Doe
Best opposite: Dru Dahman, Opal Jr Buck
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Lisa Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Best opposite: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Otter Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Mark Hazard, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Joey Dierdorf, Himi Sr Doe

Open show #2, judge Donyelle Schultz
Best of Breed: Laura Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Best Opposite Sex: Mark Jacobs, Siam. Sable Jr Doe

Self
Best of Group: Mark Jacobs, REW Jr Buck, no opposite
Shaded
Best of Group: Mark Jacobs, Siam. Sable Jr Doe,
Best opposite: Mark Jacobs, Sable Point Sr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Deb Owens, Chestnut Sr Buck
Best opposite: Deb Owens, Chestnut Sr Doe
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Laura Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Best opposite: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Doe

Youth Show #2, judge Donyelle Schultz
Best of Breed: Dru Dahman, Opal Jr Buck
Best Opposite Sex: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Self
Best of Group: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Black Sr Buck, no opposite
Shaded
Best of Group: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Best opposite: Britt Bookwalter, Siam. Sable Jr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Dru Dahman, Opal Jr Buck
Best opposite: Britt Bookwalter, Chestnut Sr Doe
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Otter Sr Buck
Best opposite: Britt Bookwalter, Smoke Pearl Marten Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Mark Hazard, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Joey Dierdorf, Himi Sr Doe

Open show #3, judge Jeremy Watmuff
Best of Breed: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Buck
Best Opposite Sex: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Sr Doe

Self
Best of Group: Deb Owens, REW Jr Buck,
Best opposite: Sarah Zins, REW Sr Doe
Shaded
Best of Group: Mark Jacobs, Siam. Sable Jr Doe,
Best opposite: Becky Skirvin, Siam. Sable Sr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Chestnut Sr Buck
Best opposite: Sarah Zins, Chestnut Sr Doe
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Jr Buck
Best opposite: Wayne & Twila Coffey, Otter Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Reynolds/Morgan, Himi Sr Doe

Youth Show #3, judge Jeremy Watmuff
Best of Breed: Lisa Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Best Opposite Sex: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Self
Best of Group: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Black Sr Buck, no opposite
Shaded
Best of Group: Taylor,Tanner & Kaycee Baird, Siam. Sable Sr Doe
Best opposite: Joey Dierdorf, Siam. Sable Sr Buck
Agouti
Best of Group: Dru Dahman, Chestnut Jr Doe
Best opposite: Dru Dahman, Opal Jr Doe
Tan Pattern
Best of Group: Lisa Wendel, Otter Sr Buck
Best opposite: Dru Dahman, Sable Marten Sr Doe
AOV
Best of Group: Mark Hazard, Himi Sr Buck
Best opposite: Mikayla & Katie Martin, Himi Sr Doe