The phrase
"rabbit breed" refers to a specific type or variety of rabbits that have been selectively bred for certain characteristics, such as size, color, or fur type.
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Like
other rabbit breeds, their personalities will also flourish when given some toys they can chew and play with.
Right
Rabbit Breed for You: First consider the breed or type of rabbit you want.
The majority
of rabbit breeds are classified as either compact or commercial shaped, both of which are characterized by short, deep, round bodies.
They are a
large rabbit breed with short, straight front legs and hind legs that run parallel to the body.
This means that this rabbit also produces some of the finest wool of any
other rabbit breed.
This guide is instead meant to help potential owners sort through the sometimes confusing array
of rabbit breeds.
In 1960s, selective breeding led to German
Angora Rabbit breed producing over 1000 grams of wool per year, only to make a new record in the past decade, when their production hit the 2000 - gram goal.
An outdoor Flemish Giant may do well with a dog kennel, as long as the top is enclosed to protect this
giant rabbit breed from bird predators.
20 We Are Lionheads Hear Us Roar Meet the
new rabbit breed in the United States, and learn why it's capturing people's hearts.
At Pet House we only carry
dwarf rabbit breeds such as the Holland Lop, Netherland, Hoto, Dutch, and Mini Rex.
According to news reports, Democratic council member Elizabeth Crowley said that because rabbits reproduce so prolifically, many unwanted
rabbits bred in pet owners» homes wind up fending for themselves in city parks, where they often fall prey to other animals.
The English
Lop rabbit breed is noted for its floppy ears, that can reach lengths of 25 inches by the time it is 4 months old.
The American Sable rabbit has soft, fine, dense coat that requires more grooming that the average short - haired rabbit, but less than long -
haired rabbit breeds like Angoras.
Despite their name, New Zealand Rabbits are actually an American
rabbit breed from California that were developed in the early years of the 20th century.
The Mini
Rex rabbit breed, developed from a standard - size Rex, has a short, compact, well - balanced body.
This
German rabbit breed is still popular throughout Europe, but can be more difficult to find in North America, and it isn't recognized as a breed by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).
In most cases the animal subjects — usually
albino rabbits bred for the lab — are put to death after the sometimes maiming and often painful test.
Rabbit breeding took off in monasteries in southern France, and bunnies quickly became domesticated.)
-- the truth of the matter is that the Netherland Dwarf is a highly appealing and
wonderful rabbit breed that is worthy of all the accolades it has earned from rabbit enthusiasts across the country.
The
Californian rabbit breed was originally bred in the 1920s as a cross between the New Zealand White and the Himalayan.
ARBA classifies the 47
rabbit breeds into five shapes: compact, commercial, full - arch, semi-arch and cylindrical.
The Silver
Marten rabbit breed, which was bred from the Chinchilla, has mostly dark fur with silver - tipped guard hairs and markings.
This breed was discovered around 1880 in England when a colony of
wild rabbits bred with domestic rabbits.
The breed was the result of crossbreeding Chinchilla rabbits with several other
rabbit breeds until he achieved the desired look we know today.
The American Rabbit Breeders Association currently accepts five varieties, and new lop -
eared rabbit breeds are constantly being bred.
When it comes to enclosures, this
particular rabbit breed can live in either an indoor or outdoor enclosure, so long as they are not exposed to extreme weather temperatures or conditions.
The
Thrianta rabbit breed got its start in Holland, where it was developed by a breeder named H. Andreae, who wished to create a breed in honor of the royal House of Orange.
Like
most rabbit breeds, the Champagne d'Argent rabbit will also go through a seasonal molt (much like a dog when it sheds in the Spring) and during that time, you will have to groom them a little more often than usual.
Even though Swiss Fox Rabbit didn't have a fox - like fur, which lessened its initial popularity, it was further developed
by rabbit breeding enthusiasts to create a beautiful, docile, soft - haired rabbit we know it as today.
While larger
rabbit breeds tend to be less excitable than smaller counterparts, this doesn't equal a relaxed and longer lifespan.
According to some sources, they were bred from a group of rabbits imported from New Zealand, but it is more likely that they are the result of crossing various
meat rabbit breeds.
The American Rabbit Breeders Association recognizes four different
Angora rabbit breeds: French, English, Satin, and Giant.
The Checkered Giant would make a good pet for those looking for a sweet companion, but isn't as cuddly or needy as
other rabbit breeds.