These amazing pictures reveal what it takes to win a rabbit show

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One bunny to rule them all?

Rabbits may not be man's best friend, but they are kept as pets in 1.4 American households, making them the third most popular mammalian pet.

Bunnies are also bred and groomed for competitions that are every bit as serious as dog shows.

What makes a prize-winning rabbit? We visited a competition to find out.