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Expert: Samantha Sharp - 11/23/2006


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What's the life span of a rabbit...if it's teeth have to be trimmed everyday and it is 6 years old and it's a dward male rabbit.How long do you think it will live for?

Answer
There is no need to trim his teeth unless he has malocullusion. I have had rabbits live 10-12 years before. I think the record for a house rabbit is 23 years. It really depends on how well he is taken care of, if he remains disease free, and quality of food and hay he is given to how long he will live.
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Samantha Sharp

Expertise

I am a very experienced rabbit breeder. I have been raising rabbits for 12 years now. I can answer questions about breeding and genetics. I am also very knowlegeable in lines of showmanship.

Experience

Breeding and raising New Zealands, Californians, Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Rexes, and Holland Lops for 12 years. Showing rabbits at a county, state, and national level both through 4-h and the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Studying for my registrars licence

Organizations
American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Portsmouth Rabbit Breeders Association (PRBA) American Federation for New Zealand RAbbit Breeders Associatio (AFNRBA) Jackson County Rabbit Club (JCRC) Ohio State Rabbit Breeders Association (OSRBA)

Education/Credentials
In the process of getting ARBA registrars licence, then ARBA Rabbit Judging licence

Awards and Honors
BOB New Zealands and Holland lops. Best exotic breed: Jersey Woollies. Top awards in Showmanship, both in my division and overall.

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