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The Flemish Giant originated in Flanders.It was bred as early as the 16th century near the city of Ghent, Belgium.It is believed to have descended from a number of meat and fur breeds, possibly including the Steenkonijn ("Stone Rabbit"—referring to the old Belgian weight size of one stone or about 3.8 kilograms (8.4 lb)) and the European "Patagonian" breed (now extinct).
His owner explained that the Flemish Giant was part of a therapy program at the airport. "He's also one of the most famous animals in the world," the man explained. And we can see why.
The Spanish Giant is a breed of large sized rabbit that weighs 5.7 to 6.8 kg (12.5 to 15 lb). Its primary use is meat. The breed was established in 1912 in Spain when farmers in Valencia tried to produce an animal which would provide as much meat as possible. It was created as a mix of Flemish Giant rabbits.
The Blue of Sint-Niklaas is much heavier, up to 12 lb (5.4 kg), indicating resemblance to the Flemish Giant. After the decrease of pelt-selling and fur industries in the region (and the world) the breed became almost extinct, as it was not popular as a pet or for meat.
Interestingly, she said the rabbit's size is not uncommon for its breed, a Flemish giant, which are some of the largest rabbits in the world and are often kept as pets.
The Blanc de Bouscat is a large white rabbit originally bred in France in 1906, with Argente Champagne, French Angora and Flemish Giant in its heritage. [1] It is very rare in the UK and considered a breed at risk in France. It is a recognised breed by the British Rabbit Council, [2] it is not recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
A rabbit court was a walled area lined with brick and cement, while a pit was similar, although less well-lined and more sunken. [2]: 347–350 Individual boxes or burrow-spaces could line the wall. Rabbits would be kept in a group in these pits or courts, and individuals collected when desired for eating or pelts.
The European rabbit is the only rabbit species that has been domesticated and all 305 global rabbit breeds— from Netherland Dwarf to Flemish Giant— are descendants of the European rabbit. [85] In some urban areas, infestations of feral European rabbits (descended from pets) have become a problem.