JVRCBC to host rabbit shows in Reedsville

By JULIANNE KILMER Sentinel correspondent news@lewistownsentinel.com

REEDSVILLE – Did you know there are 50 domestic rabbit breeds recognized in the United States?

Many of them will be on display beginning at 9 a.m. April 15 at the Green Building at the Mifflin County Youth Park in Reedsville.

The newly-established Juniata Valley Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Club will host its inaugural spring shows, inviting rabbit exhibitors from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states to attend. Hundreds of rabbits are expected to be in attendance.

Seven judges, licensed by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, will evaluate the rabbits based on the ARBA’s Standard of Perfection. They will be looking at characteristics including body type, conformation, fur type, color and more.

The event is open to the public, and there is no cost to attend. A food vendor and other industry-related vendors will be on site.

For rabbit enthusiasts who wish to participate in the shows, entries must be received by early April.

The JVRCBC is hosting four all-breed shows throughout the day; two open shows and two youth shows. Any rabbit breed recognized by the ARBA may be shown and win “legs” – prizes awarded to the first place animals.

The cost to enter a rabbit is $4 per animal, if entries are emailed to deerrunrabbitry77@gmail.com, by midnight on April 11. Mailin entries are also permit-