Rabbit BreedsYou need to take notes from your
classmates! This only provides you with the pictures.
French Lop
French LopFrance 1850Cross of English Lop and Butterfly
RabbitShorter ears than English LopVery muscular/ massive thick
bodyBucks: 9 lbsDoes: 10 lbsVarious colors
Jersey Wooly
Jersey WoolyDeveloped in New JerseyCross of Netherland Dwarf and
AngoraLess than 3.5 lbsEars 2”-3” long5 colors: shaded, self, agouti,
tan, and pointed
Harlequin
HarlequinNorthern 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 Angora
Giant 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 Rex
Mini RexCross of Standard Rex and
Netherland DwarfLess than 4.5 lbsDense plush fur (11 varieties)Comes in many colors
Checkered Giant
Checkered 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 Martin
Silver 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
Havana
HavanaMutation in 1898Chocolate colorEyes: dark brown with ruby glow4.5-6.5 lbs
Hotot
HototFrance 1912Cross of French rabbit and Giant
PanpillonAmerica 1978White with black band around
eyesBucks: 8-10 lbsDoes: 9-11 lbs
Crème d’Argent
Crème d’ArgentAmerica 1934Very popular for furFrom FranceColors: cream with bright orange
under coatBucks: 8-10 lbsDoes: 8.5-11 lbs
Flemish Giant
Flemish GiantBelgiumCame to America 50 years agoComes in many different colorsLargest of all domestic breedsBucks: 12+ lbsDoes: 13+ lbsAverage weight: 15-18 lbs
Sable
SableMedium body lengthBucks: 7+ lbsDoes: 8+ lbsDeep sepia brownHead, ears and feet purple or
shaded brown sheen 1919 from English Chinchilla
rabbits
Satin
SatinBucks: 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
American
AmericanBucks: 9-11 lbsDoes: 10-12 lbsColor: blue and whiteAmerica 1917Popular during 1920’s-1930’sBack arches up more than other
rabbits
English Lop
English LopBucks: 9+ lbsDoes: 10+ lbsEars: 23-24” longBrown and blackUnknown originFirst seen 1885 in AfricaLongest ears: 28.5” Medium length and arched back
Californian
CalifornianCross 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
Polish
PolishDeveloped and albino Dutch
rabbitShort rounded body with short
limbs and fine bonesLarge eyesColors: black, blue, chocolate and
2 kinds of white
Dutch
DutchOrigin: 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 Rex
Shorthaired RexOrigin: 1919Came from mutation in litters in common
grey rabbits that produced short haired littersThey have a short hair coat with guard hairs
the same length as the underfurFur 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 Lop
Holland 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
Rhinelander
RhinelanderOrigin: 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 tailColor markings on hip and flankComes in tricolors: blue, black, whiteBuck: 6.5-9.5 lbs; Does: 7-10 lbs
Silver Fox
Silver 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 Zealand
New 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.
Cinnamon
CinnamonMedium lengthMeaty bodyColor: Rust or cinnamon with
thick smoke gray across back; underfur is orange
Bucks 8-10.5 lbsDoes: 9-11 lbs