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