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00:00 The winner of the trophy is...
00:03 In Arizona, another event that brings together the most beautiful rabbits in the world
00:13 is about to start.
00:15 The upcoming show is called the Arizona State Convention.
00:19 It's a big event in terms of to win and best in show.
00:22 And I would love to do it.
00:24 Come on, Cam, let's go.
00:27 From his farm in the California mountains,
00:30 Alan Mesick will go to Arizona to introduce a rabbit that he thinks will go far.
00:36 This is Swipe Right.
00:40 She is a black-eyed, little horse.
00:42 Even though she is one of the smallest rabbits among the 50 officially recognized breeds.
00:47 She is in pure condition.
00:49 I mean, there is not a hair out of place in her body.
00:53 Jump on the floor, jump, jump on the floor.
00:55 Jump on the floor, jump, jump on the floor.
00:57 In addition to his precious rabbit hands...
01:00 Come on, ladies, let's go.
01:02 Alan shares his farm with a herd of Angora goats and other four-legged friends.
01:07 I love my animals, especially my rabbit hands.
01:10 They are not going to save the world, but they bring me a lot of peace and serenity.
01:14 His relationship with animals, and especially with rabbits, goes back a long way.
01:20 I was kind of an outcast at school.
01:22 You know, rabbit shows were a safe place to go.
01:24 The people were so wonderful.
01:26 It didn't matter how old I was,
01:28 be it if I was gay or straight or rich or poor.
01:32 It sounds crazy, but rabbits and rabbits in my community have changed my life.
01:36 They brought me all over the world, and I'm very fortunate.
01:41 Sorry.
01:43 Today, his life revolves around rabbits.
01:49 He is one of the most popular judges on the circuit.
01:52 I've never seen a perfect rabbit, but I won't let my guts try.
01:56 He is also a trained breeder,
01:59 and he relies a lot on Swipe Right to seduce the Arizona State Convention.
02:03 When I go to the Arizona State Convention, I go there as a judge.
02:07 So Avi is going to come with me to Arizona, so he can show my rabbits to my judge.
02:12 How's that? Sound okay?
02:14 Yeah, that worked.
02:15 Good.
02:16 [Music]
02:19 It's the first day of the Arizona State Convention,
02:22 and Avi, you're the handler.
02:25 Okay.
02:26 A fish out of the water, on his first rodeo.
02:28 They'll call my breed up, but you're going to take them up.
02:32 You're going to take them up.
02:33 He's going to have to get a rabbit out of his hat.
02:36 What is that?
02:38 It's a grooming spray.
02:39 Okay.
02:40 But you don't want too much, because if you soak them, then they look like me.
02:43 Okay.
02:44 So, a light spritz.
02:46 On your hand?
02:47 On your hand, on your rabbit.
02:48 Okay.
02:49 All judges, please go to your tables to begin.
02:53 Back and forth like this.
02:55 Okay.
02:56 Okay.
02:57 And then, take this, and this is the only time where you go like this, to get it in there.
03:07 So, one time full, five times set.
03:12 I have to say I'm a little worried about going to the beach after Avi as my showman.
03:15 Very good, very good.
03:16 Okay.
03:17 Just sit him.
03:19 Yep, I'll do it.
03:20 You need me, you know, I know.
03:21 Okay.
03:22 I'm getting a swipe right.
03:23 So, you're going to do a swipe right, and you're going to put him back.
03:25 Exactly.
03:26 Okay.
03:27 And then, listen to what Evelyn hears.
03:28 I guess the worst thing he could do would be to just throw his hands up in the air and go,
03:33 "I didn't know this was way more than five yards before.
03:36 You better find somebody else."
03:37 Kind of flip it.
03:38 Oops, sorry.
03:39 Let me.
03:40 Let me ask her to hold it back, I think, as I do this.
03:43 Doesn't seem to mind.
03:46 He's probably kind of nice.
03:47 I'm totally fine.
03:48 Gentlemen, the award for the top man in the league to Table 22.
03:52 Thank you.
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