Angora rabbits & other long-haired breeds

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For a short time, my roommate and I are fostering a large German/French Angora rabbit. She's quite a character, and looks like a huge gray pom-pom with ears. So far she seems to be enjoying the company of people, as well as my roommate's collie. We think she may also have been kept in smaller quarters before and is enjoying the freedom of living in a pen in the living room. Do any of you have experience with long-haired rabbits? We will not have her for long, but know that they take quite a bit of upkeep and can be shaved so their fur may be used as fiber and spun for knitting/crocheting. We don't intend to shave her, but I'd be curious to hear if any of you have done so with your rabbits.