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January 30, 2011 9:41 AM Subscribe
Champion Swedes to take on British Challengers... in rabbit jumping.
Related/Previously: Kaninhoppning, aka bunny show jumping.
posted by avoision at 9:52 AM on January 30, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by avoision at 9:52 AM on January 30, 2011 [2 favorites]
The British have no chance. The best bunnies I ever saw were Hefs Swedes.
posted by Senator at 10:03 AM on January 30, 2011
posted by Senator at 10:03 AM on January 30, 2011
just how smart are jumping bunnies? say the level of a dog? or sheep?
posted by tustinrick at 10:25 AM on January 30, 2011
posted by tustinrick at 10:25 AM on January 30, 2011
just how smart are jumping bunnies? say the level of a dog?
Are you mad? Think rock. Or apple.
And only mildly related, I hope I'm not the only one who, when hearing "Wait for it... Wait for it..." finishes it with "Pow! I just shit my pants!"
posted by dobbs at 10:53 AM on January 30, 2011 [2 favorites]
Are you mad? Think rock. Or apple.
And only mildly related, I hope I'm not the only one who, when hearing "Wait for it... Wait for it..." finishes it with "Pow! I just shit my pants!"
posted by dobbs at 10:53 AM on January 30, 2011 [2 favorites]
just how smart are jumping bunnies? say the level of a dog? or sheep?
Bunnies can be pretty smart if raised in a stimulating environment, in other words not locked in a cage in the backyard. All the ones we've had have been unique, personality-wise. But jumping is something they do normally so it's not a stretch to get to do it. That said, you won't get a bunny to jump if they're not willing.
posted by tommasz at 10:56 AM on January 30, 2011
Bunnies can be pretty smart if raised in a stimulating environment, in other words not locked in a cage in the backyard. All the ones we've had have been unique, personality-wise. But jumping is something they do normally so it's not a stretch to get to do it. That said, you won't get a bunny to jump if they're not willing.
posted by tommasz at 10:56 AM on January 30, 2011
So do they train wee frogs in breeches to steer them around the course?
posted by maudlin at 11:30 AM on January 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by maudlin at 11:30 AM on January 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
... in rabbit jumping.
New fortune cookie game!
posted by Gator at 11:49 AM on January 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
New fortune cookie game!
posted by Gator at 11:49 AM on January 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
Oh man. I want to go to the Burgess Premier Small Animal Show! It looks like fun. Too bad it's in England. :( Maybe for the best though, or I'd come home with armsful of rats.
posted by kavasa at 1:19 PM on January 30, 2011
posted by kavasa at 1:19 PM on January 30, 2011
I have a bunny that I often think I should train to be a jumper. She has created a NASCAR track around the house that she uses to burn off extra energy.
Unfortunately, I also learned (the hard way) that she is a bunny who wants to be Houdini. NO FENCE CAN CONTAIN HER! So, anything involving leaving the house or backyard (on a leash) is a no-go.
So, do any bookies take bets on bunny-jumping yet? No?
posted by Salmonberry at 1:46 PM on January 30, 2011
Unfortunately, I also learned (the hard way) that she is a bunny who wants to be Houdini. NO FENCE CAN CONTAIN HER! So, anything involving leaving the house or backyard (on a leash) is a no-go.
So, do any bookies take bets on bunny-jumping yet? No?
posted by Salmonberry at 1:46 PM on January 30, 2011
Sweden versus Britain
(NSFW, nothing to do with rabbits)
I'm so sorry...
posted by spoobnooble at 2:57 PM on January 30, 2011
(NSFW, nothing to do with rabbits)
I'm so sorry...
posted by spoobnooble at 2:57 PM on January 30, 2011
We watched this last night, I think that's the bunny equivalent of Eddie the Eagle. The Swedes are likely not quaking in their hutches. Regardless, Mrs arcticseal now wants a jumping bunny.
posted by arcticseal at 7:30 PM on January 30, 2011
posted by arcticseal at 7:30 PM on January 30, 2011
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