major breeds of rabbits. rabbits been developed into forty-five recognized breeds. these are divided...
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Rabbits
• Been developed into forty-five recognized breeds. These are divided into five weight categories: Dwarf or Miniature-Himalayan, Small-Dutch, Medium-English Spot, Large-New Zealand, and Giant-Giant Angora
Brittania Petite
• An old English breed that is recognized as the smallest of the standard breeds
• Rabbits are white with red eyes in the US
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Netherland Dwarf
• Developed in Holland and has more recognized colors than any other breed
• Rabbits are small, stocky, and compact
http://www.andrc.com/spotlight.html
Himalayan
• One of the oldest and widest distributions
• Young rabbits are white and slightly tinged with silver-gray, as it matures it becomes snow white with deep black nose, ears, feet, and tail
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Dutch
• Originated in Holland and developed in England
• Have unique color markings with colored patches on each side of the head that encircle the eyes and ears
• The rear half is also colored the same as the head
http://www.dutchrabbit.com/
Tan
• Originally black with tan underside
• Tan color found around eyes, nostrils, and toes
• Originated in England
http://www.arba.net/photo.htm
Florida White
• Developed in Florida by crossing Dutch, Polish, and New Zealand Whites
• The breed is short and compact with well-rounded hips and hindquarters
English Spot
• Introduced to US from England
• A unique chair of markings, the size of a pea, run from the base of the ear to the rear flank
Standard Chinchilla
• Under-color is dark slate blue at the base, pearl in the middle and narrow black band with narrow light band on the top
English Angora
• Has a short, compact body and the head, ears, feet, and body are covered with wool
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Belgian Hare
• Originated in Flanders, Belgium
• Has a long, fine body, long, straight and slender legs
Rhinelander
• Has a butterfly marking on the nose, cheek spots, and eye rings
• Rest of the body is white with a herringbone pattern or unbroken stripe running from the the neck down the back to the top of the tail
Rex
• Short hair coat, with guard hairs being the same length as the under fur
• The fur has a very soft, flush feel
Californian
• Cross of a Himalayan and a Chinchilla and crossed with White New Zealand
• White with black colored nose, ears, feet, and tail, and the eyes are red
Cinnamon
• Medium-length rabbit with a well-filled meaty body
• The color is a rust or cinnamon ground color; the fur is ticked with smoke-gray across the back
American
• Ideal body type is described as “mandolin” because the arch of the back has this type of appearance
English Lop
• Oldest domestic rabbit breed known
• Body is medium length with well arched back and low head carriage
New Zealand
• Leading choice for commercial meat production
• White is preferred because the small hairs that remain cannot be seen
Silver Fox
• Developed in Ohio
• Resembles the real Silver Fox with silvered fur and lack of fly-back fur (fur returning to its original position)
Giant Angora
• Developed for maximum amount of wool production
• Has the body structure of a commercial animal with a unique coat structure
French Lop
• Ears are shorter than the English Lop and hang down in a horseshoe shape from the crown approximately 1 ½ inches or more below the muzzle