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Discover an array of rabbit breeds, each with unique features and colors. The Lilac breed, known for its dove-gray coat with a pink sheen, weighs 6-7 lbs and can occur from interbreeding Havana and blue rabbits. Large breeds like the Hotot and Californian showcase striking appearances, while medium breeds such as the Standard Chinchilla and Angora display a variety of colors. From compact bodies to distinctive ear shapes, this guide highlights breeds like the French Lop and Palomino, helping you understand their diverse characteristics and care needs.
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Rabbit Breeds Block 5
The Lilac • Small • 6-7 lbs • Dove-gray with a slight pink sheen aka Pinky-Dove • Breed is a diilued Havana Brown that occurs in litters sometimes • To obtain various shades of the Lilac you can mix a Havana with a blue rabbit and interbreed their offspring.
Hotot • Size (category) Large • Weight : 8 to 11 pounds • Shiny white with a thin black band around eye
The Havana • Size: small • Weight: between 4.5-6.5 lbs • Color: rich dark chocolate, black or blue • Characteristics: small and compact meaty rabbit
The standard chinchilla • Medium • 5.5- 8 lbs. • Dark slate-blue, pearl, black • Chubby, fur similar to that of a chinchilla.
French Lop • Giant • More than 9 lbs • Any solid color and in any color in combination with white • Ears hang down in a horseshoe shape 1 ½ inches or more over muzzle
The American • Large • 9-12 lbs. • Body shape-mandolin(laid back) • Blue and white
The sable • Medium • 7-8 lbs. • Deep sephia brown color • Slightly arched back. Ears, head and feet have a purple or a shaded brown sheen
angora • Medium • 5-7.5 lbs • A lot of colors • Short compact body, the head ears feet and body covered with wool
Palomino • Large • 8 to 11 lbs • Gold and orange • White creamy undercoat breed with distinctive colors
Crème/champagne d’argent • Large • 8-11 lbs • Crème with bright orange underfur/ blueish white with dark slate blue underfur • Luxiourious and richly colored fur
The Californian • Large • Males 8-10 lbs, females 8 ½-10 ½lbs • White with black colored nose, ears, feet & tailwith red eyes • Crossed with the Himalayan, Chinchilla, and several white New Zealand does.
The satin angora • Medium • 8 lbs • Agouti, pointed white, self shaded, solid, and ticked • Soft, silky fur, is firm