Angora Rabbits

Angora rabbits are renowned for their soft, fluffy coats and gentle temperament. These adorable bunnies come in a wide range of colors, including pure white, ivory, cream, slate gray, chocolate, and black.

They are especially valued for their soft, silky wool, which is spun into high-quality yarn for making warm, luxurious clothing and accessories. Calm and sociable by nature, they can live 7 to 12 years, also making them a rewarding long-term companion for those willing to invest time in their care.

Types of Angora Rabbit Breeds

At present, there are 12 angora rabbit breeds categorized by their origin and the quality of wool they produce. Their different breeds are listed below:

Name	Country of Origin	Recognized By	Size (Weight)	Behavior	Wool Quality, Yield, & Cost	Annual Wool Yield	Optimal Breeding Age of Female (in months)	Grooming Needs	Maintenance Cost	Availability of Breeding Stock (Domestic/Worldwide)	Litter Size	Growth Span# Fast (~4–6 months)/Moderate (~7–9 months)	Suitability as Pets
English Angora England 4.4–7.7 lb ARBA, BRC 7 to 8 months Worldwide	England	ARBA, BRC	4.4–7.7 lb	Friendly, Docile Multiple times weekly 4 to 6 Fast	Very dense, silky soft, fine wool with a halo 0.75 to 1 lbs High	0.75 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Multiple times weekly	High	Worldwide	4 to 6	Fast
French Angora France 7.7–9.9 lb ARBA 7 to 8 months Worldwide	France	ARBA	7.7–9.9 lb	Calm, Docile Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 8 Moderate	Dense, soft, moderately fine wool 0.75 to 1 lbs Moderate	0.75 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Worldwide	5 to 8	Moderate
German Angora Germany 5.5–12.1 lb IAGARB 7 to 8 months Native	Germany	IAGARB	5.5–12.1 lb	Affectionate, Calm Weekly 6 to 8 Fast	Very dense, soft, moderately fine wool 3 to 5 lbs Moderatly high	3 to 5 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly	Moderatly high	Native	6 to 8	Fast
Giant Angora United States (Massachusetts) ≥ 12 lb ARBA 9 to 10 months Worldwide	United States (Massachusetts)	ARBA	≥ 12 lb	Gentle, Calm Multiple times weekly 6 to 9 Moderate	Dense, soft, moderately fine wool 1.75 to 2.5 lbs High	1.75 to 2.5 lbs	9 to 10 months	Multiple times weekly	High	Worldwide	6 to 9	Moderate
Satin Angora Canada 6.6–9.9 lb ARBA 7 to 8 months Native	Canada	ARBA	6.6–9.9 lb	Sociable, Friendly Weekly 3 to 5 Fast	Moderately dense, soft, fine wool with glossy sheen 0.6 to 1 lbs Moderate	0.6 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly	Moderate	Native	3 to 5	Fast
Finnish Angora Finland 6.6–8.8 lb SKJL 7 to 8 months Native	Finland	SKJL	6.6–8.8 lb	Gentle, Calm Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 7 Fast	Dense, soft, moderately fine wool ~0.5 to 1 lbs Moderate	~0.5 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Native	5 to 7	Fast
Russian Angora Russia 6.6–8.8 lb to 9.9–11 lb RRBA 7 to 8 months Native	Russia	RRBA	6.6–8.8 lb to 9.9–11 lb	Docile, Gentle Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 8 Fast	Medium dense, soft, moderately fine wool ~0.5 to 1 lbs Moderate	~0.5 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Native	5 to 8	Fast
Swiss Angora Switzerland 4.4–12.1 lb SRBA 7 to 8 months Native	Switzerland	SRBA	4.4–12.1 lb	Calm, Friendly Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 8 Moderate	Moderately dense, soft, fine-to-moderate fiber ~0.5 to 1 lbs Moderate	~0.5 to 1 lbs	7 to 8 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Native	5 to 8	Moderate
Belgian Dwarf Angora Belgium 4.4–12.1 lb BRBA 6 to 7 months Worldwide	Belgium	BRBA	4.4–12.1 lb	Playful, Friendly Weekly 3 to 5 Fast	Medium dense, soft, fine wool ~0.25 to 0.5 lbs Moderate	~0.25 to 0.5 lbs	6 to 7 months	Weekly	Moderate	Worldwide	3 to 5	Fast
Japanese Angora Japan 4.4–12.1 lb JRBA 6 to 7 months Native	Japan	JRBA	4.4–12.1 lb	Social, Curious Weekly 4 to 6 Fast	Moderately dense, soft, moderately fine wool ~0.5 lbs Moderate	~0.5 lbs	6 to 7 months	Weekly	Moderate	Native	4 to 6	Fast
St. Lucian Angora St. Lucia 4.4–12.1 lb SLRBA 6 to 7 months Native	St. Lucia	SLRBA	4.4–12.1 lb	Gentle, Docile Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 8 Moderate	Medium dense, soft, moderately fine wool ~0.5 lbs Moderate	~0.5 lbs	6 to 7 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Native	5 to 8	Moderate
Dutch Angora Netherlands 1.5–3 lb DRBC 6 to 7 months Native	Netherlands	DRBC	1.5–3 lb	Calm, Docile Weekly or bi-weekly 5 to 7 Fast	Moderately dense, soft, moderately fine wool ~0.5 to 1 lbs Moderate	~0.5 to 1 lbs	6 to 7 months	Weekly or bi-weekly	Moderate	Native	5 to 7	Fast

Wool Production and Efficiency

Among the 12 recognized Angora rabbit breeds, the German Angora leads in wool production, yielding an impressive 4 to 5 pounds of fiber annually, over three times the 1.5-pound average of English, French, or Satin Angoras. The Giant Angora follows, producing around 2 to 2.5 pounds per year.

In terms of efficiency, the German Angora also excels, producing about 0.26 ounces of fiber per grooming session, compared to 0.22 for the Giant and just 0.05 for the English Angora. This makes it nearly five times more yield-efficient than its English counterpart.

Premium Angora fibers are highly valued, often selling for up to $10 per ounce, much higher than sheep’s wool. Their silk-soft texture makes them ideal for spinning into luxurious yarns used in sweaters, scarves, hats, and shawls.

Angoras as Pets

But Angoras are not only prized for their wool. English, French, and Satin Angoras are widely favored as pets for their compact size, soft coats, and relatively manageable grooming routines. English Angoras are especially popular, known for their teddy bear-like charm and frequent appearances in pet rabbit rankings.

According to RabbitPros.com, they account for 2.3% of all pet rabbits in the U.S., while French Angoras make up 0.4%, placing the total Angora presence in the pet population at around 2.7%. Though often kept as pets, they require more attentive care than typical rabbits due to their dense wool, which needs frequent brushing and occasional trimming to prevent matting and health issues.