List of rabbit breeds
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Rabbit
breed
s are different varieties of the domestic rabbit
created through selective breeding
or natural selection
. Breeds recognized by organizations such as the American Rabbit Breeders' Association
(ARBA) or the British Rabbit Council
(BRC) may be exhibited and judged in rabbit shows. Breeder
s attempt to emulate the breed standard
by which each breed is judged.
Rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world...
breed
Breed
A breed is a group of domestic animals or plants with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals or plants of the same species. Despite the centrality of the idea of "breeds" to animal husbandry, there is no scientifically accepted...
s are different varieties of the domestic rabbit
Domestic rabbit
A domestic rabbit, or more commonly known as simply the rabbit, is any of the several varieties of European rabbit that have been domesticated....
created through selective breeding
Selective breeding
Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits. Typically, strains that are selectively bred are domesticated, and the breeding is sometimes done by a professional breeder. Bred animals are known as breeds, while bred plants are known as varieties,...
or natural selection
Natural selection
Natural selection is the nonrandom process by which biologic traits become either more or less common in a population as a function of differential reproduction of their bearers. It is a key mechanism of evolution....
. Breeds recognized by organizations such as the American Rabbit Breeders' Association
American Rabbit Breeders' Association
The American Rabbit Breeders Association is a national club for domestic rabbit and cavy breeders. The ARBA is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois in the United States...
(ARBA) or the British Rabbit Council
British Rabbit Council
The British Rabbit Council is a showing organisation for rabbit lovers all over the UK. The rabbit is Britain's third most popular pet.-Structure:...
(BRC) may be exhibited and judged in rabbit shows. Breeder
Breeder
A breeder is a person who practices the vocation of mating carefully selected specimens of the same breed to reproduce specific, consistently replicable qualities and characteristics....
s attempt to emulate the breed standard
Breed standard
A breed standard in animal fancy and animal husbandry is a set of guidelines which is used to ensure that the animals produced by a breeder or breeding facility conform to the specifics of the breed....
by which each breed is judged.
List with classification and standards
Breed | Origin | Size | Fur Type | Ear Type | Color(s) | ARBA American Rabbit Breeders' Association The American Rabbit Breeders Association is a national club for domestic rabbit and cavy breeders. The ARBA is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois in the United States... Accepted | BRC British Rabbit Council The British Rabbit Council is a showing organisation for rabbit lovers all over the UK. The rabbit is Britain's third most popular pet.-Structure:... Accepted | Alaska Alaska rabbit Despite its name, the Alaska Rabbit originates in Germany. It is a medium sized rabbit breed, weighing around 3-4kg with glossy black fur, any colour other than black is a fault for this breed.... | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
7-9lbs | Short | Upright | Black | No | Yes |
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Altex Altex Rabbit The Altex Rabbit is a relatively new breed, produced for meat and not recognised as a show rabbit. The name comes from Al from Alabama and tex from Texas, and pronounced "all-tex". It is the product of Flemish Giant, Californian and Argente de Champagne crossings, also with New Zealand. New Zealand... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
13lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
American Blue American rabbit The American rabbit is a variety of rabbit, recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association as the German Blue Vienna in 1918. It was renamed to American Blue Rabbit shortly after because of World War I. American rabbits have an ideal mandolin body and a deep blue colour.The American... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-12lbs | Short | Upright | Blue | Yes | No | ||||||||
American White American rabbit The American rabbit is a variety of rabbit, recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association as the German Blue Vienna in 1918. It was renamed to American Blue Rabbit shortly after because of World War I. American rabbits have an ideal mandolin body and a deep blue colour.The American... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-12lbs | Short | Upright | White | Yes | No | ||||||||
American Fuzzy Lop American fuzzy lop The American Fuzzy Lop is a rabbit breed recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association . It is similar in appearance to a Holland Lop... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
3-4lbs | Long | Lop | All | Yes | No | ||||||||
American Sable American Sable The American Sable is a rabbit breed recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association .-Appearance:The American Sable is a result of Chinchilla rabbit crosses. Sables are identical to Chinchilla rabbits in body conformation, but their coats are colored differently... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-10lbs | Short | Upright | Sable | Yes | No | ||||||||
Argente Bleu | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Blue | No | Yes | ||||||||
Argente Brun | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Brown | No | Yes | ||||||||
Argente Clair | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Blue Silver | No | No | ||||||||
Argente Crème | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Cream | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Argente de Champagne | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
8-10lbs | Short | Upright | Silver | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Argente Noir | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Dark Silver | No | Yes | ||||||||
Argente St Hubert | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Silvered Black Agouti | No | Yes | ||||||||
Baladi Baladi rabbit The Baladi Rabbit is an Egyptian rabbit which is bred to cope with the Egyptian climate and primarily used for meat production, much like the Bauscat Rabbit .... |
Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Red, White | No | No | ||||||||
Bauscat Bauscat rabbit The Bauscat Rabbit is an Egyptian breed bred to cope with the Egyptian climate. It is a medium sized breed intended for meat production.... |
Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... |
8lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Beige Beige rabbit The Beige rabbit is a rare breed. It has dense silky fur which is light-sand in colour right down to the skin, with some slate-blue ticking and shading across the body.... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... /Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
6.5lbs | Short | Upright | Dark Chamois or Light Sand | No | Yes | ||||||||
Belgian Hare Belgian Hare The Belgian Hare is a fancy breed of domestic rabbit, that was developed through selective breeding to closely resemble the wild hare in physical appearance, and is believed to be one of the most intelligent and active breeds of domestic rabbit... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
8-10lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Black & Tan, Red | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Beveren | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
5-8lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Blue, White | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Blanc de Bouscat Blanc de Bouscat The Blanc de Bouscat is a large white rabbit originally bred in France in 1906, with Argente Champagne, French Angora and Flemish Giant in its heritage. It is very rare in the UK and considered a breed at risk in France.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
11-15lbs | Short | Upright | White | No | Yes | ||||||||
Blanc de Hotot Blanc de Hotot The Blanc de Hotot is a medium sized white rabbit with spectacle-like black rings around each dark eye.There is also a Dwarf Hotot. There was once a Giant Black Hotot, but this is now extinct.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
8-11lbs | Short | Upright | White, dark rings around eyes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Blanc de Popielno Blanc de Popielno The Blanc de Popielno is a rare large white rabbit also known as the Popielno White. It is a rabbit bred for meat.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
10-12lbs | Short | Upright | White | No | No | ||||||||
Blanc de Termonde Blanc de Termonde The Blanc de Termond is a large white rabbit bred in Belgium as a cross between a Flemish Giant and Beveren. It was originally bred for meat and is considered a rare breed.... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
10-12lbs | Short | Upright | White, Red Eyes | No | Yes | ||||||||
Blue of Ham Blue of Ham Blue of Ham rabbits, also known as Blue of Hem, is a rare breed large rabbit originating from Ham-sur-Heure in Belgium. It was deemed extinct in the 1960s but "recreated" with Flemish Giant and Vienna White rabbits in their make up.... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
10-13lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Blue of Sint-Niklaas Blue of Sint-Niklaas Blue of Sint-Niklaas is a Flemish rabbit breed. It has been bred since the 19th century, near the city of Sint-Niklaas, to supply the local fur-industry, and is thereby one of the oldest fur-rabbit breeds of the world... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
5-12lbs | Short | Upright | Blue | No | No | ||||||||
Bourbonnais Grey Bourbonnais Grey rabbit The Bourbonnais Grey is a rare breed rabbit originally from France. It's a medium breed reaching around 4-5kg . It is a slate blue rabbit, this is the only color accepted.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
7-11lbs | Short | Upright | Blue | No | No | ||||||||
Brazilian | Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
7-11lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Britannia Petite | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
1.5-2.5lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Black Otter, Chestnut, Sable Marten, Red-Eyed White | Yes | No | ||||||||
British Giant | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
12-13lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Blue, White, Opal, Steel Grey, Brown Grey | No | Yes | ||||||||
Brown Chestnut of Lorraine Brown Chestnut of Lorraine The Brown Chestnut of Lorraine is a rare French breed of rabbit. It was bred from the Tan rabbit and quite a small breed with chestnut brown fur.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
4.5lbs | Short | Upright | Chestnut | No | No | ||||||||
Caldes Caldes rabbit The Caldes Rabbit is an Spanish breed of rabbit. It is a terminal sire used to cross breed with other rabbits for meat. They are primarily found in albino.... |
Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
Short | Upright | Red-Eyed White | No | No | |||||||||
Californian Californian rabbit The Californian breed of domestic rabbit was developed in the early 1920s by George West. Rabbit breeders in the United States crossed Himalayan breeds and the Standard Chinchilla rabbit breed and New Zealand Whites. The purpose of this breed was to have a good meat breed that also had good fur.... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-10lbs | Short | Upright | White with Chocolate, Lilac or Blue points, red eyes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Carmagnola Grey | Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
10-12lbs | Short | Upright | Chinchilla | No | No | ||||||||
Cashmere Lop Cashmere Lop The Cashmere Lop rabbit is a medium sized rabbit with long dense fur. There is also a Mini Cashmere Lop.... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
4-5lbs | Long | Lop | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Chaudry Chaudry rabbit The Chaudry rabbit originated in France and was originally bred from many pure white French rabbit breeds. It is a large breed and mostly bred for meat.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
8-9lbs | Short | Upright | Red-Eyed White | No | No | ||||||||
Checkered Giant Checkered Giant The Checkered Giant rabbit is a breed of rabbit developed in Europe.In the UK the breed is known as Giant Papillon. Checkered Giants are one of 47 breeds of domestic rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Mature Checkered Giant bucks should weigh at least , and mature... |
Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
11-12lbs | Short | Upright | White with black markings | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Chinchilla (Standard) Chinchilla rabbit The Chinchilla rabbit is a rabbit breed. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbit recognized by the ARBA.- American Chinchilla :*Weight: 9-12 lb.*ARBA-accepted varieties: Standard... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Chinchilla | No | Yes | ||||||||
Chinchilla (American) Chinchilla rabbit The Chinchilla rabbit is a rabbit breed. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbit recognized by the ARBA.- American Chinchilla :*Weight: 9-12 lb.*ARBA-accepted varieties: Standard... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-12lbs | Short | Upright | Chinchilla | Yes | No | ||||||||
Chinchilla (Giganta) Chinchilla rabbit The Chinchilla rabbit is a rabbit breed. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbit recognized by the ARBA.- American Chinchilla :*Weight: 9-12 lb.*ARBA-accepted varieties: Standard... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
10-12lbs | Short | Upright | Chinchilla | No | Yes | ||||||||
Chinchilla (Giant) Chinchilla rabbit The Chinchilla rabbit is a rabbit breed. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbit recognized by the ARBA.- American Chinchilla :*Weight: 9-12 lb.*ARBA-accepted varieties: Standard... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
10-16lbs | Short | Upright | Chinchilla | Yes | No | ||||||||
Cinnamon Cinnamon rabbit The Cinnamon rabbit is a rare breed of domesticated rabbit that was created in 1962. Its russet color fur characterizes the breed, giving the rabbit its “cinnamon” title. The breed’s amiable nature makes it ideal for pet owners... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
10-11lbs | Short | Upright | Cinnamon | Yes | No | ||||||||
Continental Giant | Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
12-16lbs | Short | Upright | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Criollo | Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
Short | Upright | No | No | ||||||||||
Cuban Brown | Central America Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent... |
Short | Upright | Chocolate | No | No | |||||||||
Czech Albin | Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
Short | Upright | White | No | No | |||||||||
Czech Spot | Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
6-8lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Blue, Agouti, Tri-color | No | No | ||||||||
Czech Red rabbit Czech Red Rabbit The Czech Red Rabbit is a domestic rabbit breed from Czechia. It was officially recognized in 1959. It weighs about 2,50-3,20 kg. The colour of the hairs is gray or red-brown. It has been selected by Theodor Svododa from Modřany in 1940. There are about 150 officially registered animals... |
Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
4-5lbs | Short | Upright | Chestnut | No | No | ||||||||
Deilenaar Deilenaar The Deilenaar is a breed of rabbit from the Netherlands. It's medium sized rabbit, weighing between 5-7lb with chestnut red agouti fur.It is recognised by the British Rabbit Council, but not by the American Rabbit Breeders' Association.... |
Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
5-8lbs | Short | Upright | Red Agouti | No | Yes | ||||||||
Dutch Dutch rabbit The Dutch rabbit, easily identifiable by its characteristic colour pattern, was once the most popular of all rabbit breeds. However, after dwarf rabbits were developed, the popularity of the Dutch rabbit dwindled... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
4-5lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Blue, Chocolate, Grey, Steel, Tortoise with a white band across the shoulders, white nose and white paws | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Dutch (Tri-Coloured) Tri Coloured Dutch The Tri Coloured Dutch was first created in Holland by crossing tortoiseshell Dutch rabbits and harlequin rabbits. This breed is recognized by the British Rabbit Council but not the American Rabbit Breeders Association, although there are breeders of Harlequin Dutch in the USA... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
4-5lbs | Short | Upright | Tri-colour with a white band across the shoulders, white nose and white paws | No | Yes | ||||||||
Dwarf Hotot | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
2-3lbs | Short | Upright | White with black around the eyes | Yes | No | ||||||||
Dwarf Lop Mini Lop The Mini Lop is a very popular rabbit breed that is featured in numerous rabbit shows throughout the United States. In the USA, it is the third smallest Lop overall, the Holland lop and American fuzzy lops are smaller, as well as the smallest non-dwarfed lop. It is a different breed from the... (Mini Lop in USA) |
Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
4-5lbs | Short | Lop | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Elfin Elfin rabbit The Swedish Hare and the Elfin rabbit, were developed simultaneously in Sweden and the United States, specifically for outstanding performance at sporting events for rabbits. Rabbit hopping and Rabbit Agility have become popular and a more competitive animal was desired. In Europe and the United... |
Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4-5lbs | Short | Upright | Many | No | No | ||||||||
Enderby Island Enderby Island Rabbit The Enderby Island Rabbit, or simply Enderby Rabbit, is a rare breed of domesticated European Rabbit originating from rabbits introduced to Enderby Island, an uninhabited subantarctic island in New Zealand’s Auckland Islands group, from Australia in October 1865 to serve as castaway food... |
Australia Australia Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area... |
3-4lbs | |Short | Upright | Champagne, Crème | No | No | ||||||||
English Angora | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
5-8lbs | Long | Upright | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
English Spot English Spot The English Spot is a breed of domestic rabbit that was developed in England in the 19th century through selective breeding. Averaging 5 to 8 pounds in weight, the English Spot is a medium-sized breed that is most noted by the distinctive colored markings on its body, including the butterfly, eye... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
5-8lbs | Short | Upright | White with colored butterfly pattern | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
English Lop English Lop The English Lop is a fancy breed of domestic rabbit that was developed in England, in the 19th century through selective breeding, and is believed to be the first breed of lop rabbit developed by humans, and possibly one of the oldest breeds of domestic rabbit... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
10-11lbs | Short | Lop | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Fauve de Bourgogne Fauve de Bourgogne The Fauve de Bourgogne is a stocky medium sized rabbit which should be orange-red in color.... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
7-11lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | |||||||||
Fee de Marbourg Fee de Marbourg The Fee de Marbourg rabbit is a medium sized rabbit which originates from Germany, with Havana heritage, which is lilac in colour.... (Marburger) |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
4-7lbs | Short | Upright | Lilac | No | No | ||||||||
Flemish Giant Flemish Giant The Flemish Giant is a very old and popular breed of domestic rabbit, most famous for its large size compared to other rabbits.-History:The Flemish Giant is an old breed of domesticated rabbits, originating from the Flemish region. They have been bred as early as the 16th century around the city of... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
14lbs plus | Short | Upright | Steel, Grey, Sandy | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Florida White | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
4-6lbs | Short | Upright | White | Yes | No | ||||||||
Fox Silver | 5-6lbs | Short | Upright | Black, Lilac, Chocolate, Blue | No | Yes | |||||||||
French Angora | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
7-10lbs | Long | Upright | Many | Yes | No | ||||||||
French Lop French Lop French Lop is a popular breed of domestic rabbit that was first developed in France in the 19th century out of selective breeding between the English Lop and the Flemish Giant. The French Lop differs from the English in that it is characterized by a heavier stature and shorter ears. The French Lop... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
10lbs | Short | Lop | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Gabali | Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... |
6-7lbs | Short | Upright | Agouti | No | No | ||||||||
German Angora | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
4-12lbs | Long | Upright | White, Albino | No | No | ||||||||
German Lop | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
6-8lbs | Short | Lop | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Giant Angora | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
10lbs | Long | Upright | Yes | No | |||||||||
Giant Papillon Checkered Giant The Checkered Giant rabbit is a breed of rabbit developed in Europe.In the UK the breed is known as Giant Papillon. Checkered Giants are one of 47 breeds of domestic rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Mature Checkered Giant bucks should weigh at least , and mature... |
Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
11-12lbs | Short | Upright | White with black markings | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Golden Glavcot | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
5-6lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | |||||||||
Gotland | Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3-4lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Grey Pearl of Halle | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
5-6lbs | Short | Upright | Light Grey | No | No | ||||||||
Harlequin Harlequin Rabbit The Harlequin is a popular colourful breed of rabbit originating from Japan. It is a breed based around the colouration, rather than fur type. The ideal weight of a standard Harlequin is 6-8lb .... |
Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
6-9lbs | Upright | 2 colours in fur i.e. part black part orange | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
Havana Havana (rabbit) The Havana is a breed of rabbit that began in the Netherlands in 1898. Several breeds have arisen from the Havana, including the Fee de Marbourg, Perlefee and Gris Perle de Hal. Havanas are brown, blue, lilac or black, broken and weigh between and .... |
Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
4.5-6.5lbs | Short | Upright | Chocolate, Blue, Black, Lilac | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Himalayan | Asia Asia Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population... |
6-8lbs | Short | Upright | White with black, chocolate, lilac or blue points | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Hulstlander | Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
4-6lbs | Short | Upright | White with blue eyes | No | Yes | ||||||||
Hungarian Giant | Hungary Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... |
12-15lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Jersey Wooly Jersey Wooly The Jersey Wooly is a breed of Domestic rabbit weighing about 3 pounds with a bold head and easy-care wool fur on their body. They are noted for their high intelligence, docile nature, and gentle disposition.- Origins :... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
2.5-3.5lbs | Long | Upright | Many | Yes | No | ||||||||
Lilac | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Lavender | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Lionhead Lionhead rabbit Lionhead rabbit is one of the newest breeds of domestic rabbits in the United States, and is currently undergoing the American Rabbit Breeders' Association evaluation process. The Lionhead rabbit has particularly long wool surrounding the face, reminiscent of the mane of a male lion, hence the name... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
2.5-3.5lbs | Long | Upright | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
Liptov Baldspotted Rabbit Liptov Baldspotted Rabbit The Liptov Baldspotted Rabbit is a Slovak breed of domestic rabbit. It was officially recognized in 2005. It weighs about 4-4.25 kg. It has 3 colour forms – wild-gray, wild-blue and black. The colour of the hairs is gray or blue-gray or black , from the labium it has a bald spot till the bottom of... |
Slovakia Slovakia The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south... |
8-9lbs | Short | Upright | Agouti, Black | No | No | ||||||||
Meissner Lop | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
10-12lbs | Short | Lop | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Miniature Lop Holland Lop The Holland Lop is a breed of rabbit originating in the Netherlands. The breed was recognized by the Netherlands' Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and the American Rabbit Breeders' Association in 1979... (Holland Lop Holland Lop The Holland Lop is a breed of rabbit originating in the Netherlands. The breed was recognized by the Netherlands' Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and the American Rabbit Breeders' Association in 1979... in USA) |
Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
2-3lbs | Short | Lop | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Mini Lion Lop | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
2-3lbs | Long | Lop | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Netherland Dwarf Netherland Dwarf The Netherland Dwarf is a popular breed of domestic rabbit originating in the Netherlands. Smaller than most rabbit breeds, Netherland Dwarf rabbits weigh 500 g to 1.6 kg and are usually kept as pets or exhibition animals... |
Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
1-3.5lbs | Short | Upright | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
New Zealand New Zealand rabbit New Zealand rabbits are a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, are American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black. Although, cross breeding can result in many different combinations of these three basic pigmentations. There are... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
9-12lbs | Short | Upright | White with red eyes, Blue, Black | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
New Zealand Red New Zealand rabbit New Zealand rabbits are a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, are American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black. Although, cross breeding can result in many different combinations of these three basic pigmentations. There are... |
Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
9-12lbs | Short | Upright | Chestnut | No | Yes | ||||||||
Orestad | Scandinavia Scandinavia Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,... |
5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Albino | No | No | ||||||||
Palomino | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
10-11lbs | Short | Upright | Lynx, Golden | Yes | No | ||||||||
Pani | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Short | Upright | No | No | ||||||||||
Pannon White | Hungary Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... |
5-10lbs | Short | Upright | White | No | No | ||||||||
Perlfee Perlfee The Perlfee rabbit is a rare breed originating in England. They are only found in blueish-grey colour, with dark, light and medium shades accepted, medium is preferred, the belly and around the eyes should be lighter in colour.... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
5-8lbs | Short | Upright | Blue Agouti | No | Yes | ||||||||
Plush Lop Plush Lop Plush Lops are a relatively new rabbit breed. They come in two sizes - Miniature and Standard. Miniature Plush Lops were the first to be developed. Devie D'anniballe began creating this breed in 1995 in the United States. She succeeded in developing them by combining the previously existing breeds... (Standard) |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
5-8lbs | Rex | Lop | No | No | |||||||||
Plush Lop Plush Lop Plush Lops are a relatively new rabbit breed. They come in two sizes - Miniature and Standard. Miniature Plush Lops were the first to be developed. Devie D'anniballe began creating this breed in 1995 in the United States. She succeeded in developing them by combining the previously existing breeds... (Mini) |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
3-4lbs | Rex | Lop | No | No | |||||||||
Pointed Beveren | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
7lbs plus | Short | Upright | Blue points, brown or lilac also recognised | No | Yes | ||||||||
Polish Polish rabbit The Polish Rabbit is a small breed of domestic rabbit. It is also known as the "Britannia Petite".-History and origin:Despite the name, the Polish rabbit is thought to have originated in England from the common white hutch rabbit, but the exact origins of the breed are unknown. They were first... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
1-2lbs | Short | Upright | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Rex (Standard) | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6-10lbs | Rex | Upright | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Rex (Astrex) | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
6-10lbs | Rex, wavy | Upright | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Rex (Mini) | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
3-4lbs | Rex | Upright | Many | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Rex (Opossum) | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
6-8lbs | Long | Upright | Many | No | Yes | ||||||||
Rhinelander Rhinelander rabbit The Rhinelander rabbit is a medium-sized breed from Germany. It is an athletic looking rabbit with a distinctive coat pattern. The base colour should be white with black and yellow/brown butterfly markings, a little like the English Spot.... |
Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
9-10lbs | Short | Upright | White with coloured butterfly patterns | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Sallander | Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
5-9lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | |||||||||
San Juan | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
3-5lbs | Short | Upright | Agouti | No | No | ||||||||
Satin | 6-8lbs | Short | Upright | All self colours, very shiny fur | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
Satin (Mini) | 4-5lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Satin Angora | Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
6-9lbs | Long | Upright | Yes | No | |||||||||
Sachsengold | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
Short | Upright | Chestnut | No | No | |||||||||
Siberian | 5-7lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Siamese Sable | 5-7lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Silver | 5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||
Silver Fox Silver Fox rabbit The Silver Fox is a rare breed of domestic rabbit native to the United States. It was developed by Walter B. Garland of North Canton, Ohio, and was bred for meat and fur. The breed is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, and was originally registered under the name American... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
11-12lbs | Short | Upright | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
Silver Marten | 9.5lbs | Short | Upright | Yes | No | ||||||||||
Smoke Pearl | 5-7lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Spanish Giant | Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
12.5-15lbs | Short | Upright | No | No | |||||||||
Squirrel | 5-7lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Sussex | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
7-8lbs | Short | Upright | Gold, Cream | No | Yes | ||||||||
Swiss Fox | 5-8lbs | Long | Upright | No | Yes | ||||||||||
Tan Tan rabbit The Tan rabbit is a small fancy breed of rabbit shown throughoutthe world. While originally from England, in recent years they have gained popularity in the United States. Tans come in four varieties : black, blue, chocolate and lilac... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
4-6lbs | Short | Upright | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
Thrianta Thrianta -History:The First Thrianta was discovered by John Defiori in the Swiss Alps. The breed was originally created for the House of Orange-Nassau.-Appearance:The Thrianta has a coat which is scarlet and orange, similar to the color of an Irish Setter... |
Swiss Alps Swiss Alps The Swiss Alps are the portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Switzerland. Because of their central position within the entire Alpine range, they are also known as the Central Alps.... |
6lbs | Short | Upright | Chestnut | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
Thuringer | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
9lbs | Short | Upright | No | Yes | |||||||||
Vienna | 7-9lbs | Short | Upright | Blue, Black, Agouti, White | No | Yes | |||||||||
Wheaten | 5.5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Fawn or pale yellow | No | Yes | |||||||||
Wheaten Lynx | 5.5-7lbs | Short | Upright | Orange shot silver | No | Yes | |||||||||
Zemmouri | Morocco Morocco Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara... |
Short | Upright | No | No | ||||||||||
Extinct Breeds
These rabbit breeds are now extinct but many form part of the heritage of the rabbit breeds above. For some there is very little known and the only records that exist are extracts in old breed books.Breed | Origin | Size | Fur Type | Ear Type | Color(s) | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... | 8-10lbs |
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Dutch Dutch rabbit The Dutch rabbit, easily identifiable by its characteristic colour pattern, was once the most popular of all rabbit breeds. However, after dwarf rabbits were developed, the popularity of the Dutch rabbit dwindled... |
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New Zealand Red New Zealand rabbit New Zealand rabbits are a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, are American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black. Although, cross breeding can result in many different combinations of these three basic pigmentations. There are... |
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Old English Red | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
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Patagonian | Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
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Flemish Giant Flemish Giant The Flemish Giant is a very old and popular breed of domestic rabbit, most famous for its large size compared to other rabbits.-History:The Flemish Giant is an old breed of domesticated rabbits, originating from the Flemish region. They have been bred as early as the 16th century around the city of... |
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Petite Brabancon | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
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Dutch Dutch rabbit The Dutch rabbit, easily identifiable by its characteristic colour pattern, was once the most popular of all rabbit breeds. However, after dwarf rabbits were developed, the popularity of the Dutch rabbit dwindled... |
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Rouennais | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
8-10lbs | Short | Upright | |||
French Lop French Lop French Lop is a popular breed of domestic rabbit that was first developed in France in the 19th century out of selective breeding between the English Lop and the Flemish Giant. The French Lop differs from the English in that it is characterized by a heavier stature and shorter ears. The French Lop... |
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Sitka | England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
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Swan | Isle of Man Isle of Man The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is... |
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