Many rabbit breeders sell their «off-type» or «mismarked» purebred rabbits as pets, and these individuals could easily be mistaken for a mixed breed even though they are not.
Following its first showing in Paris, the breed was introduced to the United States that same year and was shown by American rabbit breeder John C. Fehr and his partner Alfred Zimmerman.
Flemish Giants are a lot of work, and it's best to talk with giant rabbit breeders before bringing one home, but they're also a lot of fun to have due to their docile nature and large size.
The Agriculture Department estimates that up to 4,640 dog breeders could be affected by the rule, along with about 325 cat breeders and up to 75 rabbit breeders.