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• It has a commercial body type but the same roll back coat.
Standard Chinchillas bred for large size produced this breed.
Florida White
New Zealand
• The New Zealand is a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, is American
in origin. The breed originated in California, possibly from rabbits imported
from New Zealand.
• They average 10–12 lb (4.5–5.4 kg) with the does being slightly larger
than the bucks.
• New Zealand rabbits have been used to develop tests and drugs for diseases
like diabetes, diphtheria, tuberculosis, cancer, and heart disease. The effects
of skin creams, cosmetics, special diets, and food additives have also been
tested on New Zealand rabbits.
Silver Fox
• The Silver Fox rabbit is a rare breed of domestic rabbit
• Originated in the United States
• Male:9–11 lb
• Female:10–12 lb
1. Californian
6.Polish
2. New Zeland 7.Satin
3. Dutch 8.Tan
4. Mini Rex 9.Lilac
5. Palomino 10.Lop
Dutch
• Although the name suggests that the Dutch rabbit is from the
Netherlands, it was actually developed in England.
• Junior bucks and does are those under 6 months of age with a
minimum weight of 1.75 lbs (0,793 kg).
• Seniors are 6 months of age and over, weighing between 3.5 (1,58 kg)
and 5.5 lbs (2,48 kg), with 4.5 (2,04 kg) being the ideal weight
• The Mini Rex Rabbit has a compact body type. Their backs are
rounded, with well-developed shoulders, hindquarters, and
midsection.
• Because of its quiet, calm nature, these bunnies are also wonderful
choices for couples, singles or retirees looking for a little bundle of
joy.
Polish
• Polish rabbit likely originated in England, not Poland
• Polish rabbits are small, with short ears that touch each other all the
• white with either red eyes or blue eyes.
way from the base to the tip.
• This breed has a short head with full cheeks and bold eyes.
It has deep shoulders, backs and loins and have full, rounded
hindquarters.
Satin rabbits also have bright eyes and erect, full ears
Pet Rabbit breeds
1. Belgian Hare 7.Mini Satin
2. Cinnamon 8.Nethherland Dwarf
9.Rex
3. Dutch
10.Tan
4. English Spot 11.Thrianta
5. Flemish Giant 12.Lops
6. Lionhead 13.Minirex
Belgian Hare
• Belgian Hare were created in Belgium in the early 18th century,
• Through the crossbreeding of early domestic rabbits with the wild
European rabbit.
• Averaging 6–9 pounds (2.7–4.1 kg), the Belgian Hare is known for
its slender and wiry frame and its long and powerful legs.
• The fore feet of a Belgian Hare are usually long and fine-boned and
perfectly straight, while their hind feet are long, fine, and flat.
The breed is also known for being docile and patient in being handled, resulting in
the large animals commonly being kept as pet
Flemish Giant Rabbits weigh 6.8 kilograms (15 lb) on average, though the biggest ones can
weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 lb), and the longest one on record (in fact, holding the record
for the longest rabbit in the world of any kind), measured about 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) long
Flemish Giant can take up to 1.5 years to reach their maximum weight
The body of a Flemish Giant Rabbit is long and powerful, with relatively broad hindquarters.
The fur of the Flemish Giant is known to be glossy and dense.
Rabbits over 5.4 kilograms (12 lb) must have at least 0.46 square metres (5.0 sq ft) of
floor space.
Himalayans
• Himalayans are raised in cold climates, they can exhibit black coloration of their coats,
making them a phenocopy of the black rabbit.
• origin is unknown they have been traced to Asia and the Middle East.
• The Himalayan rabbit is a rare medium-sized breed of rabbit easily mistaken for
the Californian rabbit
• This breed's main purpose is for show, but also reared as pet rabbit. Also, they are the
only rabbit breed that commonly has an extra set of nipples
Mini Rex
• Mini Rex is a breed of domestic rabbit that was created in 1984 in
USA