English Angora — cost & care
Docile, gentle, calm. Small wool rabbit.
A English Angora costs roughly $17,250 over its lifetime (7–12 years), or about $1,770/year: ~$540 food, ~$190 insurance, ~$220 routine vet, ~$600 grooming. Purchase price runs $50–$250.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
0.4cups of pellets / day (~11.2 lb/mo)
1.0cups of water / day
9.5 yraverage lifespan (7–12)
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A English Angora eats ~11.2 lb/month. Shop small-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $50–$250 |
| Food / year | $540 (0.4 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $190 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $220 |
| Grooming / year | $600 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $220 |
| Total annual | $1,770 |
| Lifetime total | $17,250 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 6.5 lb |
| Height | 8–10 in |
| Lifespan | 7–12 yrs |
| Group | Wool |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 2/5 |
| Friendliness | 4/5 |
| Grooming need | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 |
Common health conditions
- Wool block
- Matting
- Dental disease
- GI stasis
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a English Angora cost per year?
About $1,770 a year — roughly $540 food, $190 insurance, $220 vet and $600 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a English Angora?
Around $17,250 across its 7–12-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a English Angora eat?
About 0.4 cups of pellets a day (~11.2 lb per month).
How much water should a English Angora drink?
About 1.0 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the English Angora hypoallergenic?
No — the English Angora sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.