25/08/2026
Type is important. But type should never come before health, temperament, and overall function. 🤷🏻♂️
After years of breeding, one thing I’ve learned is this, hindi porke maganda ang rabbit, for breeding na agad.
A rabbit can have excellent type, nice head, good bone, impressive size, or a color na gustong-gusto mo, but if may serious issue sa health, temperament, or reproductive ability, that rabbit has no business being part of your breeding program.
Some things are non-negotiable for me.
Instant cull, regardless of how beautiful the rabbit is
* Aggression
* Poor maternal instincts
* Chronic sore hocks
* Malocclusion
* Chronic/recurrent snuffles or respiratory problems
* Any serious hereditary or recurring health issue
And NO, hindi lahat ng problema kayang “i-fix” simply by pairing it with a better rabbit.
“I-pair ko na lang sa magandang line para ma-correct.”
That mindset is exactly how breeders end up multiplying problems instead of improving a herd.
We have to remember every kit we produce becomes somebody else’s future breeding stock, pet, or livelihood. Kung alam mong may trait na ayaw mong makita sa sarili mong herd, bakit mo ipapasa sa iba?
These are domesticated animals.
Domesticated literally means selecting breeding stock with traits to make the animal healthier, friendlier, and more productive for humans.
Hindi rin ibig sabihin na kapag may isang maliit na fault, automatic cull na agad. Context still matters. We assess the whole rabbit, the severity of the fault, the family history, performance, offspring, and most importantly, whether keeping that animal in the program actually moves the herd forward.
Because breeding isn’t just about producing a rabbit that looks good. We’re supposed to produce rabbits that are healthy, functional, manageable, productive, and true to the purpose of the breed.
Type matters. Genetics matter. Pedigree matters.
But health and temperament are part of quality too.
Because if you’re breeding without a goal, you’re just multiplying rabbits.
If you’re not improving the herd, you’re eventually contributing to its decline.
Breed with purpose. Cull with reason. And never let a pretty rabbit make you forget what responsible breeding is supposed to be. 🐇