WELCOME TO THE HAVANA RBA WEBSITE
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Welcome to the Havana Rabbit Breeders Association website.
The Havana breed is one of the oldest breeds in the American Rabbit Breeders Association, dating back to 1916. Our club was established in 1925 making us one of the oldest chartered clubs in the ARBA. The breed has been part of the foundation of a number of current breeds. This is one very competitive breed when picking "Best in Show". If you are curious or new to our breed you will soon discover that the Havana is a fun and challenging breed. Not only do they need a compact body type but also a mink-like fur coat and dark intense color! As you browse though the site you will find information regarding the history of our breed, along with information regarding where you can find quality stock near you. The Havana is a compact breed weighing between 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 lbs. as seniors. They are known for their wonderful fur coat, even temperament, and medium size. There are five recognized varieties listed in the order that they were accepted---Chocolate, Blue, Black, Broken and Lilac. |
Reno Nevada Rabbit Convention Havana Silent Auction - NaKol Orler
My plans are to have a silent auction using rabbit carriers as aka “baskets”. I would like to do 10 baskets starting with them at $50 dollars, each basket will have a different theme. The carrier size can be whatever you want to purchase ie one hole, two-hole ext. I will list my top 10 ideas below with examples. I will have a printed slips with the number at Nationals and if you want to take that theme and get started that would be great. I will keep a spread sheet of who picked each theme and then send out reminders closer to Convention and list open themes throughout. I figured if you are lacking space for a carrier, you can purchase one when you arrive, if you need to bring an animal in one, we can clean it up and get it ready as well. This will initially lot us $500 dollars to start out, take up less space in our booth and allow our booth committee to decorate and use the theme better. I am also in charge of awards at Convention as far as display and distribution so I think I can work around this space and a lot our booth to function better. I will have large display tags #1 ext for each carrier and then will have the silent auction sheets labeled and displayed where they will be easy to get to, sign up and not take up to much room in the booth. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at Nationals or at [email protected]:
#1: Fishing/Out doors Bar b Q theme
#2: Cooking/Baking/Food theme
#3; Baby/Baby Shower Theme
#4: Teen/Boy/Girl Theme
#5: Adult Theme ie. Alcohol
#6: Young Child Toddler Theme
#7: Home Décor/Decorative Theme
#8: Halloween Theme
#9: Christmas Theme
#10: Rabbit Theme
If you would like to just contribute via Money or single items pick something that would go in this theme and bring it we will add it to the Carrier. If you have a different theme let me know and we can add or substitute. I would like to stay with 10 items just for space ease and less is best it gives the person bidding a focus and not so much all over.
My plans are to have a silent auction using rabbit carriers as aka “baskets”. I would like to do 10 baskets starting with them at $50 dollars, each basket will have a different theme. The carrier size can be whatever you want to purchase ie one hole, two-hole ext. I will list my top 10 ideas below with examples. I will have a printed slips with the number at Nationals and if you want to take that theme and get started that would be great. I will keep a spread sheet of who picked each theme and then send out reminders closer to Convention and list open themes throughout. I figured if you are lacking space for a carrier, you can purchase one when you arrive, if you need to bring an animal in one, we can clean it up and get it ready as well. This will initially lot us $500 dollars to start out, take up less space in our booth and allow our booth committee to decorate and use the theme better. I am also in charge of awards at Convention as far as display and distribution so I think I can work around this space and a lot our booth to function better. I will have large display tags #1 ext for each carrier and then will have the silent auction sheets labeled and displayed where they will be easy to get to, sign up and not take up to much room in the booth. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at Nationals or at [email protected]:
#1: Fishing/Out doors Bar b Q theme
#2: Cooking/Baking/Food theme
#3; Baby/Baby Shower Theme
#4: Teen/Boy/Girl Theme
#5: Adult Theme ie. Alcohol
#6: Young Child Toddler Theme
#7: Home Décor/Decorative Theme
#8: Halloween Theme
#9: Christmas Theme
#10: Rabbit Theme
If you would like to just contribute via Money or single items pick something that would go in this theme and bring it we will add it to the Carrier. If you have a different theme let me know and we can add or substitute. I would like to stay with 10 items just for space ease and less is best it gives the person bidding a focus and not so much all over.
THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION (2026)
103rd ARBA CONVENTION
Hosted by: California Rabbit & Cavy Shows, Inc. Reno, NV October 24-28, 2026 |
Attention fellow Havana Rabbit breeders!
This post is to remind you convention is coming up fast and also please set aside a rabbit or two to enter into the auction! This year at the auction we wanted to do something fun and new to help increase the quality of animals being auctioned. How - once all the hv are up at the auction table, we will have a judge judge them and pick 3 ...a bis and a rbis and first runner up (if you will). They will all be judged as 1 class and not by variety. What's the Incentive? The BIS rabbit will win a cash prize of $100.00 paid to the owner of the rabbit. The RBIS rabbit will win a cash prize of 75.00 paid to the owner. 1st Runner Up will win a cash Prize of $50.00. When? - Before the HV meeting begins place all auction rabbits on the table. While the meeting is taking place, a judge will be judging the animals and picking his/her BIS, RBIS and 1st Runner Up. After selecting their winners, they will write down variety and coop numbers on a piece of paper and put it in a sealed envelope and hand to me. After meeting is over .... everyone comes and looks at the animals. Before the auction starts...the winners will be announced!! Please Note: That any dq'd rabbits will be removed from the auction. A description of the dq will be provided. |