English Angoras is a show breed derived French Angoras, who were used for commercial purposes. English Angora rabbits are adorned with so-called "furnishings," - i.e. they have wool growths on the front feet and tips of the ears, and their body wool is very thick. Those rabbits are considered gentle in nature, but for those who don't enjoy animal grooming owning one of those is not recommended .
French Angora
The main characterictics of French Angora is that the guard hairs are on the surface, with wool serving as an undercoat. Ear tufts are allowed but generally not preferred by breeders.
Giant Angora
The Giant Angora is the largest type of Angora rabbit. Besides the guard hairs and underwool, it also has an "Awn Fluff" that doesn't exist in the other three Angora types of rabbits.
Satin Angora
The breed comes from a cross between a French and a Satin Angora. The breed is named so for it's very delicate wool texture. The rabbits of this breed have no furnishings on it's face, ears, or feet, and it is also groomed very easily compared to the English Angora. Satin's wool is said to be strongest for spinning.
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