British Rabbit Council

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British Rabbit Council

BRC Logo
Abbreviation	BRC
Formation	1934
Legal status	Non-Profit Organisation
Purpose	Rabbits in the UK
Location	Purefoy House, 7 Kirk Gate, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 1AD
Region served	UK
Membership	Rabbit Owners
Main organ	Governing body
Website	BRC

The British Rabbit Council (BRC) is an organisation for rabbit enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. Rabbits are the UK's third most popular pet.^[1]

History[]

The British Rabbit Council was formed in 1934 when the British Rabbit Society and the National Rabbit Council of Great Britain and her Dominions merged.^[2]

Recognised breeds[]

There are over 50 breeds recognised by the British Rabbit Council and over 500 varieties. These are divided into four groups – Fancy, Lop, Normal Fur, Rex.^[3]

Structure[]

To enter most rabbit shows, participants must be Council members and their rabbits must have a metal ring around one hind leg registered in their name. In breed classes, the rabbits are judged to a standard.^{[citation needed]}

See also[]

• American Rabbit Breeders Association
• List of rabbit breeds

References[]

External links[]

• Official website
• The Official Journal of the BRC

Coordinates: 53°04′41″N 0°48′36″W / 53.078°N 0.810°W / 53.078; -0.810