BIS is definitelymore impressive for me. To acheive first place over the BOB of every breed at the show is an accomplishment. The closest we've gotten was 1st Runner Up for BIS and it was awarded by an out of state judge who knew our breed. This means a lot to us because the breeds we showare not as popular, and not usually judged by someone who really 'knows' them.
I'm sure there are rabbits who'vebeen granded anddidn't deserve it. The experience with our rabbits has been different.Therabbits we have who've received a GC, or are eligible for it, have earned it. More often than not there aren't 3 exhibitors for our breeds at a show, so when there are, and they do well enough to earn a leg, then it means something.