The first step to becoming a good rabbit owner is to choose the right kind and size of rabbit and a suitable hutch. You should handle your rabbit often; and if you talk to it and handle it gently, it will come to trust you.

Purchase your rabbit from a reputable breeder. If you purchase your rabbit at a pet store, make sure it has a pedigree and you find out where the rabbit came from.

There are many good rabbit feeds for your pet, which can be purchased at pet or feed stores. It is much cheaper to but it in bulk from a feed store. Their diet can be supplemented with treats, such as carrots, apples, or hay. However, you will only want to give those treats in very small quantities at first to make sure that your rabbit can tolerate these. Again, treats should not be given in great quantity and should only be given once or twice a week. The standard feed contains all the vitamins and minerals that are needed. Fresh water every day is also extremely important. Rabbits should be on a feeding schedule, meaning they should be fed at the same time each day. I generally feed my bunnies in the evening.

Keep the rabbit's hutch clean, and wash and disinfect feeders and water bottles at least weekly.

Keep your rabbits dry and warm and free from drafts.

Keep a watchful eye on your rabbits for any signs of illness or disease.

Make sure your rabbits are in a safe environment and protected from predators, such as neighborhood dogs or cats.

You can litter train your pet rabbit and have it live in the house. Even though your friend may be house trained, never leave your rabbit loose when you are not at home with them. They can get into trouble. Also, make sure their area is free of any hazards, such as electrical wires. A small toy water gun makes an excellent tool in disciplining your rabbit. When you see your bunny doing something that is a "no no," simply squirt them with the water. They do not like water, and they will eventually get the idea. This is a safe method of getting your point across and does not harm your bunny.

These are only basic facts. With regard to angora rabbits, there are several marvelous websites; and I didn't feel I could better describe what they have already stated with regard to grooming and care. Please visit the NARBC (National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club) web page for additional information specifically devoted to angora rabbits. The site is included on my links pages. That site also points to other web pages of angora breeders, and they also have very informative web pages.

If you truly become a rabbit enthusiast, you may want to join your local rabbit club (if you have one). Joining ARBA and your breed's specialty club will be the best thing you can do. When you join these organizations, you will receive lots of expert information about rabbits. Additionally, you will receive magazines and other documentation periodically, which will help you in caring for your bunnies. I have included the ARBA website on my links page, and I hope you take time to view the information they have.