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Dwarf rabbit refers either (formally) to a rabbit with the dwarfing gene, [1] or (informally) to any small breed of domestic rabbit or specimen thereof, or (colloquially) to any small rabbit. Dwarfism is a genetic condition that may occur in humans and in many animals, including rabbits.
An adult Netherland Dwarf rabbit in Sable Point colour. The Netherland Dwarf breed was first produced in the Netherlands in the early 20th century. Small Polish rabbits were bred with smaller wild rabbits; [3] after several generations the resulting animal was a very small domestic rabbit available in a wide variety of colours and patterns.
Different breeds of rabbit at an exhibition in the Netherlands, 1952. As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of the domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world raised for in the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock for their value in meat, fur, wool, education, scientific research, entertainment and companionship in cuniculture. [1]
The American Rabbit Breed Association and British Rabbit Council have more than 50 breeds on its books, and more than 500 varieties. Like other species, rabbits come in myriad shapes, sizes, and ...
A Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, photographed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit is an isolated population of pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) that is native only to a single Columbia Basin area of Washington state. [1] The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit is the smallest North American rabbit.
Rex. Another popular rabbit breed is the Rex rabbit.We've already highlighted the Mini Rex, which weighs less than five pounds. The Rex is slightly bigger, with a maximum weight of 10 and a half ...
Researchers estimate fewer than 100 Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits are left in the wild.
The Holland Lop is a breed of lop-eared rabbit that was recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in 1979. The Holland Lop, with a maximum weight of 1.8 kg (4 lb) (as stipulated by ARBA), is one of the smallest lop-eared breeds. [1] Holland Lops are one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the United States and the United ...