Grooming

The most important tool you can have when you own an angora (or most long haired pets) is a greyhound comb. I recommend getting one that is stainless steel as it will hold up better and also glide throught the fiber much easier. Rubber handles may provide your had with a grip, but it will also grip the fur, making them a poor choice when grooming your angora. 

A few good examples are: 

https://amzn.to/3QUB2TS  This comb is a good economical option, and is a great option for people who don't want to spend an arm and a leg. It is not the best comb you can get but it works well enough, especially if you only have one rabbit

https://amzn.to/3L1PfdV  This Chris Christensen comb is a bit easier to hold, holds up to more wear and tear, has perfect tooth spacing, and glides through the fiber much smoother than any other comb I have used. Its and investment for sure. By no means a cheap option. But it is a great choice if it is in your budget. 

A few bad examples are:

https://amzn.to/3R0acJX This comb has the rubber grip handle that will catch and pull on the fiber, leading to damadge and potentially more knots. 

https://amzn.to/44pQn1O This combs teeth are too far apart on one end. This is basically useless with an english angoras fine, dense coat. 

A slicker brush is another staple I recommend everyone have. There are a few things to look for when buying one for your rabbit. The three most important factors are shape, pin density, and pin length. A slicker brush with short pins wont reach far enough into the fiber to do much good. Pins too far apart will do more damage than tines spaced close together. And a curved head is preferable to a flat head shape. Also, I suggest staying away from the "self cleaning" brushes that have a button to push the fur out, as these are super prone to breaking and pull the fiber more. 

a few good options are:

https://amzn.to/3L3mbTs This Wahl slicker brush is a good economical choice. It has a good curve to the head, the pins are an acceptable length, and the ergonomic handle is a perk. 

https://amzn.to/45xinlE This Chris Christensen slicker brush is my top choice. It has the perfect curve to the head, the pins are the perfect lengh and density. They are angled in a way that makes it go throuh the fiber more smoothly. Once again, this brush is going to be on the more pricey end. But I think its so worth the cost. 

a few bad examples are:

https://amzn.to/3EgjZUz This one has the self cleaning mechanism that tends to clog up with fiber and break, and it also has the soft rounded ends on the pins actually make it more difficult to glide through the fur or break up knots

https://amzn.to/3YWSd9l This one has a flat head making it drag too much through the fiber, and the pins are too far apart, and more prone to breaking or bending. 

A good, basic, metal toothed flea comb is extremely helpful getting fine knots out, and also for combing the face and ears. While the plastic kind are cheap and easy to find, they don't last long at all because the teeth will break under knots. There are two overall types you can find. I'll share an example of each. 

https://amzn.to/3QTwWvg This kind is my favorite. No long handle, you just hold right above the teeth. This style is my personal preference because gives me a lot more control as I am working out tangles in the harder to reach places. 

https://amzn.to/3PipYyL This kind has a handle off to the side. Some people prefer this one because they find it easier to hold. 

Rabbit nails are always growing and most rabbits do not wear them down fast enough to not need them trimmed. I like useing scissr style cat nail clippers. The kind made for dogs are way too big for tiny bunny nails. Human nail clippers can also work well, but it can be harder to see where you are clipping with them. 

https://amzn.to/3qRMmpb I have these ones. They are a pretty standard small scissor style nail clipper. I prefer a style that has the rubber grips on the handle, as solid plastic can get kinda wiggly. 

If you are shearing your angora, my top recommendation, especially for newbies, is clippers. They are way less likely to cut the skin, and leave a more even cut. There is one brand that works really well. Most clippers cannot handle the super fine fiber of angoras, and are therefor pretty pointless to own. Most angora owners who groom their own rabbits swear by this brand. I like to get the titanium blades as they hold up longer and do not rust. 

https://a.co/d/2Jb7mCK 

Even if you use clippers to cut your rabbits hair, its very helpful to have nice sharp scissors for shaping the face and cutting out knots when needed. I have a kit with straight scissors, curved scissors, and thinning shears. 

https://amzn.to/44uvz9s These are a perfect choice and will last a very long time. 

Another essential tool when you have angoras is a high velocity blower. This is especially important for full coated rabbits, weather it be for fiber production or show rabbits. These are my top picks:

https://amzn.to/3YVki0B The Flying Pig High Velocity Dryer is a favorite among many angora owners and dog groomers alike. For good reason. It is going to last years, and it works well. It also has a heater built in that gives it three different temperature settings. 

https://amzn.to/3YS2dRj The Shernbao High Velocity dryer is another great option that works well, but it doesn't have as much temperature control as the Flying pig does. 

https://amzn.to/3OV1qKK The Fido Max is a good economical option. This is the first blower I had ever gotten, and I still have it. It works, just not quite as efficently as the previous options.