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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 Thrianta rabbit. The Thrianta (properly pronounced "Tree-on-tuh") is a breed of domestic rabbit that is brilliant red in color. Originating in the Netherlands, [1] the Thrianta was further crossed with a German breed before being exported to the United Kingdom in the early 1980s. During the 1990s, the breed arrived in the United States from ...
A smaller breed, but plenty spritely, Dutch rabbits are "known for their striking color patterns and friendly nature," says Dr. Dench. "They are one of the most popular pet breeds." Weighs 3.5-5.5 ...
If you are a first-time rabbit owner, you will want to read up on our top tips for taking care of rabbits. Dr. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan also advises against certain breeds for new bunny parents.
Because rabbits do not possess the same allergy-causing qualities as many other animals, [2] their wool is an important alternative. There are at least 11 distinct breeds of Angora rabbit, four of which are currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA): [ 3 ] the English Angora , the French Angora, the Giant Angora and ...
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 ...
The Beige rabbit is a rare breed of rabbit. It has dense silky fur which is light-sand in colour right down to the skin, with some slate-blue ticking and shading across the body. [1] It is a recognised breed by the British Rabbit Council, [2] but it is not recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.