Eastern States Flemish Giants
Welcome to the Eastern States Flemish Giant Rabbit
Breeders Association, serving the Flemish Giant breeders and fanciers of
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maryland and Eastern Canada.
We are privileged to also have Associate Members from across the country.
We are proud to breed and show the largest rabbit
recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Known as the
Gentle Giant, the Flemish is shown in 7 varieties, Black, Blue, Fawn, Light
Gray, Sandy, Steel and White. The Flemish Giant averages 15-17
lbs at maturity, but can weigh 20 lbs. or more.
The Flemish is not like your average rabbit.
Their rapid rate of growth and large size means a little extra consideration in their diet, housing
and care. They have been specifically bred to be gentle and even
tempered. The Flemish have one of the few "mandolin" shape body types.
Our members strive to breed to the Standard accepted by the American Rabbit
Breeders Association, to achieve an over-all balance, large bone, massive
size, and a well defined arch with good condition.
Eastern States sponsors 2 major show weekends, presently held in
Cortland, New York. Known as the Spring Carousel and the Fall
Classic, each is a 2 day show with the most Flemish Giants
you'll ever see in one place! Past results are available by
clicking on the buttons below.
We also sponsor a Specialty Show around
February, in Pennsylvania in
conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Convention
Show.
Check out the Top BOV/BOSV Flemish
Giants shown by members
at Cortland over the last 5 years!
See past Cortland Specialty Results
here:
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Fawn Doe, over 28" long |
Rambunctious Light Gray Doe |
Our members breed and show all 7 varieties. We
have been well
represented at recent National ARBA Conventions. Our members support 4-H clubs and strongly
encourage Youth breeders to learn about our Giants.
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President: Juan Perez
Vice President: TBA
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Caracciolo
Directors:
Calixto Arocho
Roger Hoornbeek
Anne Murdock
Carlo Zappia
We sincerely thank
Wayne Bechdel and Ann Bivens for their years of dedication and all they have done to keep Eastern
States Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders the premier Regional Flemish Giant
club that it is.
Note to all who visit our web
site:
Being a Member Club of the National Federation of Flemish
Giant Rabbit Breeders, we only recognize the Seven Varieties
(colors) of Flemish Giants presently
approved and listed in the American
Rabbit
Breeders
Association
(ARBA) Standard of
Perfection. Those Colors are:
BLACK, BLUE, FAWN, LIGHT GRAY,
SANDY,
STEEL GRAY, WHITE
NO OTHER COLORS
(VARIETIES) SHOULD BE REFERRED TO AS
FLEMISH GIANTS UNLESS THE BREEDER HAS
OBTAINED A C.O.D. (Certificate
of Development) FROM THE ARBA AND
IS FOLLOWING PROPER PROCEDURES TO GET
A NEW VARIETY ACCEPTED.
PRESENTLY, VARIETIES THAT ARE NOT
ACCEPTED BY OUR STANDARD WOULD BE
DISQUALIFIED ON THE SHOW TABLE BY ARBA
JUDGES, AND BY NOT MEETING THE
DEFINITION SET FORTH IN THE BREED
STANDARD, WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED
FLEMISH GIANTS. (PLEASE REFER TO THE
ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION FOR FLEMISH
GIANTS)
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Plan on meeting us at the
APRIL 25-26, 2009
The Eastern States Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders
invites you to come show your best Flemish Giants
at the
Cow Palace @ Windwood
Cortland, New York
Plans are
underway for a fun weekend!
Free
Hospitality Table both mornings!
Click here for more information and Show
Catalog
Please join us!!!!!
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Support our
fellow Flemish Specialty clubs
by attending their Shows and Specialties!
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May all your Nest boxes be full of Champions! |
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