Blue Ribbon Rabbitry

Q: Where are you located?

A: We are located in Monrovia, Indiana which is on the west side of Indianapolis. We are less than 5 minutes west of Plainfield on I-70.  

Q:  What is your price range for rabbits?

A: Breeding stock ranges from $30-50. Show stock ranges from $40-100. Show or brood rabbits that are also suitable as pets are not priced differently.

Q: Do you offer discounts?

A: Rabbits are priced based on the quality of the animal, not the person buying the animal. I feel that young or old alike, everyone deserves the chance to own nice rabbits at a fair price. When I price animals, I consider what I feel the rabbit is worth and actually charge a little less. 

Q: Do you sell rabbits as pets?

A: Yes, many people buy Tans with the intention of keeping them as pets. Feel free to inquire about the temperment and personality of any rabbit(s) we may have for sale that you are interested in.

Q: What does "registered," "grand champion" or "leg" mean?

A: This is a simplified answer, but a leg of grand championship is awarded to rabbits that win under certain criteria at ARBA sanctioned shows. Physically it is a small piece of paper that is a leg (or component) of the requirement for the rabbit to become a Grand Champion. Three legs and a handful of other requirements are then needed for a rabbit to officially become a Grand Champion with the ARBA.  Please see the registration link on the left hand navigation bar for more information about registration.

About Our Sales: We raise rabbits for the enjoyment and challenge of improving our breed and not to make money. We are very flexible and understanding and always strive to be helpful and honest. That being said, we have found that having a sales policy helps separate those that are truly committed to buying a rabbit from those interested in an impulse buy.

Our Rights: Blue Ribbon Rabbitry has the right to decline a sale to anyone we so choose or cancel any pending sale for any reason. If you have made any payments and we choose to cancel the sale any payments made will be refunded. 

Holding: Rabbits are sold on a first come, first serve basis. You are more than welcome to come by our rabbitry while a rabbit is for sale and look at it and decide to buy it or place it on hold. We do contact those on the waiting list before placing the rabbits for sale on the website. We strongly encourage those interested in stock to bookmark our sales page and return to it from time to time to check up on new additions.

Placing a rabbit on hold: If you are not able to pick up a rabbit within a few days of the inquiry, but are very sure you do want to buy it, we can hold the rabbit(s) for you for a short period of time with a deposit. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold rabbits for up to 2 weeks. This deposit is applied to the total. The 50% deposit applies to each rabbit. For example, if you put a $50 deposit on two $50 rabbits and decide to only buy one, you still owe $25 on the one and will lose the $25 deposit on the other. This policy is intended to ensure we are only holding rabbits for people who truly are interested in buying them. The date and time for pickup must be prearranged prior to paying the deposit. Unless we have agreed to meet you at a specific show we are already attending, all rabbits must be picked up at our rabbitry in Monrovia, Indiana. We are located one mile off the interstate and are very easy to find.

If the rabbit(s) being held are not picked up within two weeks (or by the agreed upon date) the deposit will be lost and the rabbits will be listed for sale again. If there is a serious emergency situation and you are not able to make it, please notify us as well in advance as possible or immediately afterwards. We still will not be able to hold the rabbit indefinitely, but we can work out something. We are very flexible and understanding.

Note: The 2 week holding period does not apply to situations such as the national convention or other shows. In such a case, rabbits can often be placed on hold a month or more before convention and we will deliver rabbits to the show. This sometimes also applies to local and state shows as well that we know we are attending without a doubt. It all depends on cage space.

Payment types: Checks, cash or money orders are fine for deposits paid in advance. We can also accept pay pal now for deposits or payments in full. We do have to charge an additional 4% fee to cover the cost of using paypal. We do require cash for final payments made the day the rabbit is going home with you. I rarely have change on me, so it's best to bring the exact amount.

Health Guarantee: All rabbits are in good health at the time of the sale. If an animal becomes sick within a 2 week period we will replace or refund the animal at our discretion. We are not responsible for injuries that occur after the rabbit leaves our hands. If we feel the rabbit was in any way neglected we will not refund or replace the animal. You are responsible for paying to return the rabbit to our rabbitry and for any veterinary bills incurred.

Checking over rabbits: We check every animal that we sell thoroughly for any disqualifications or other problems. We sincerely believe in being honest with this hobby.  Selling a rabbit with a problem will reflect poorly upon us and of course we do not want that. However, we are human and may miss something so you are responsible to check over the rabbit as well. If you need any help checking over the rabbit(s), please do not hesitate to ask. We will be more than happy to show you how to properly turn over a rabbit and check teeth, toenails, sex, etc.

Pedigrees: All show or breeding stock rabbits will come with a pedigree. Pets do not come with a pedigree. If a rabbit is "breeding quality" that will be denoted on the pedigree.

Name of Rabbit: All of our rabbits are named using our last name as a prefix plus a name we have already chosen for the rabbit. For example, Bird's Lava Lamp. Whatever name we have chosen must remain on the pedigree. You may rename the rabbit whatever you would like for use as a personal name. You just cannot change the formal name of the rabbit on the papers. 

Ages: We do not sell rabbit less than 8-10 weeks. We give our rabbits at least a few weeks after weaning to ensure they adjust fully. Typically though, our Tans are not sold younger than 3-4 months. We like to give them time to develop and perform on the show table before being sold. For that reason we do not sell "babies," but we do have juniors (under six months) for sale often.

Senior qualities: If you are buying a junior we cannot guarantee senior weight or any other senior qualities. Proper diet, exercise and care should ensure the rabbit reaches all senior requirements. We will never sell a rabbit that we feel will not meet senior breed requirements. We will never sell you a rabbit out of parents that did not meet senior requirements. All of our breeding stock meets requirements to be registered with the ARBA.

Stud service and pre-bred does: We do not offer stud service. This prevents the spread of venereal diseases. We do not sell rabbits that are already bred.

Shipping: We can ship, but all shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. Preferably, I will meet you at a show if I am already planning to attend. We attend many shows in Indiana and some in Illinois and Ohio. We also attend national breed conventions and the ARBA national convention. You may also make a trip to our rabbitry in Monrovia, Indiana.

Returns: We want every buyer to be happy with their purchase. While all sales are final, if you decide the rabbit is not for you we will take the rabbit back cage space pending. You will not be refunded money in such a case. I do not want any of our rabbits to end up in a shelter.