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Rabbit BreedsRabbit Breeds
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French LopFrench Lop
French LopFrench LopFrance 1850Cross of English Lop and Butterfly
RabbitShorter ears than English LopVery muscular/ massive thick
bodyBucks: 9 lbsDoes: 10 lbsVarious colors
Jersey WoolyJersey Wooly
Jersey WoolyJersey WoolyDeveloped in New JerseyCross of Netherland Dwarf and
AngoraLess than 3.5 lbsEars 2”-3” long5 colors: shaded, self, agouti,
tan, and pointed
HarlequinHarlequin
HarlequinHarlequinNorthern France and Belgium
1880’sCross of Dutch and common
domestic rabbitColors: each side is different
colors and face is opposite colors2 main colors: orange and whiteDark brown eyesMedium size
Giant AngoraGiant Angora
Giant AngoraGiant AngoraOrigin: TurkeyOldest domestic rabbitMade to maximize wool productionFirm body and unique coatBucks: 8.5 lbsDoes: 9 lbsRuby eyes with white fur/ blue eyes with
white furPlayful and social3 types of wool: medium fine, delicately
weaved and fluff
Mini RexMini Rex
Mini RexMini RexCross of Standard Rex and
Netherland DwarfLess than 4.5 lbsDense plush fur (11 varieties)Comes in many colors
Checkered GiantCheckered Giant
Checkered GiantCheckered GiantFrom Germany 1904Cross of Rhenish Checkered and
Flemish GiantAmerica 1910Long well arched bodyWhite with black or blue markingsStands well off groundColored butterfly nose and eye circlesCheek spots and spine markingsDistinct tail and side markingsBucks: 11 lbsDoes: 12 lbs
Silver MartinSilver Martin
Silver MartinSilver Martin50 years ago in nest box of
standard ChinchillaBlack predominant colorSilver lining of earsEye circles are silverBlack, Blue, Chocolate, and SableFur: 1” longBucks: 6-8.5 lbsDoes: 7-9.5 lbs
HavanaHavana
HavanaHavanaMutation in 1898Chocolate colorEyes: dark brown with ruby glow4.5-6.5 lbs
HototHotot
HototHototFrance 1912Cross of French rabbit and Giant
PanpillonAmerica 1978White with black band around
eyesBucks: 8-10 lbsDoes: 9-11 lbs
Crème d’ArgentCrème d’Argent
Crème d’ArgentCrème d’Argent
America 1934Very popular for furFrom FranceColors: cream with bright orange
under coatBucks: 8-10 lbsDoes: 8.5-11 lbs
Flemish GiantFlemish Giant
Flemish GiantFlemish GiantBelgiumCame to America 50 years agoComes in many different colorsLargest of all domestic breedsBucks: 12+ lbsDoes: 13+ lbsAverage weight: 15-18 lbs
SableSable
SableSableMedium body lengthBucks: 7+ lbsDoes: 8+ lbsDeep sepia brownHead, ears and feet purple or
shaded brown sheen 1919 from English Chinchilla
rabbits
SatinSatin
SatinSatinBucks: 8.5-10.5 lbsDoes: 9-11 lbsComes in many different colorsOrigin: IndianaGlass clear sheath to guard hairMost popular commercial rabbitLong muscular body, long ears
and wiggly nose
AmericanAmerican
AmericanAmericanBucks: 9-11 lbsDoes: 10-12 lbsColor: blue and whiteAmerica 1917Popular during 1920’s-1930’sBack arches up more than other
rabbits
English LopEnglish Lop
English LopEnglish LopBucks: 9+ lbsDoes: 10+ lbsEars: 23-24” longBrown and blackUnknown originFirst seen 1885 in AfricaLongest ears: 28.5” Medium length and arched back
CalifornianCalifornian
CalifornianCalifornianCross of Himalyan and Chinchilla
and the crossed with White New Zealand
Most popular breedsColors: white with black nose,
feet tail and earsBucks: 8-10 lbsDoes: 8.5-10.5 lbs
PolishPolish
PolishPolishDeveloped and albino Dutch
rabbitShort rounded body with short
limbs and fine bonesLarge eyesColors: black, blue, chocolate and
2 kinds of white
DutchDutch
DutchDutchOrigin: HollandBrought to EnglandUnique colors: color patches on
each side of head with white stripe in middle
3.5-5 lbs averageColors: black, blue, chocolate,
steel gray, gray
Shorthaired RexShorthaired Rex
Shorthaired RexShorthaired RexOrigin: 1919Came from mutation in litters in
common grey rabbits that produced short haired litters
They have a short hair coat with guard hairs the same length as the underfur
Fur stands to a right angle to the skinVery softColors: Blue, black, Californian, castor,
chinchilla, chocolate, lilac, lynx, opal, red, sable, seal white, broken
Bucks: 7.5 lbs; Does: 8-10.5 lbs
Holland LopHolland Lop
Holland LopHolland LopOrigin: NetherlandsSmall sizeColors: white, black, brown, solid or
broken patternsApple shaped headShort, broad eyesBroad muzzleBody resembles a French lop, but
smallerLess than 4 lbsCross between Netherland Dwarf,
French Lop and English Lop
RhinelanderRhinelander
RhinelanderRhinelanderOrigin: GermanyUnknown ancestoryCross between English Butterfly
rabbit and Japanese/Flemish GiantButterfly marking on nose, cheek
spots, and eyeringBody is white with herringbone
pattern or unbroken stripe from neck to tip of tail
Color markings on hip and flankComes in tricolors: blue, black, whiteBuck: 6.5-9.5 lbs; Does: 7-10 lbs
Silver FoxSilver Fox
Silver FoxSilver FoxBucks: 9-11 lbs; Does: 10-12 lbsSilver tipped furFur is like fox furOriginal name: American Silver
GiantOriginated 1920’s in OhioName Given in 1929Fur is 1-1.5” in length
New ZealandNew Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandCross between Belgian Hare and
common white rabbit9 lbsOrigin: California and IndianaColors: white, red, black, greyMostly used for meat productionLeading choice for commercial
rabbit production in the U.S.
CinnamonCinnamon
CinnamonCinnamonMedium lengthMeaty bodyColor: Rust or cinnamon with
thick smoke gray across back; underfur is orange
Bucks 8-10.5 lbsDoes: 9-11 lbs