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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).
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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 Continental Giant, first documented in 1893, [2] is said to have descended from the Flemish Giant. [2] The longest Continental Giant on record is approximately 4 feet 4 inches (c. 132 cm) in length, [5] and the heaviest weighs 53 lbs (c. 24 kg). [2] The average lifespan for the breed is 4–5 years. [2]
A huge rabbit, weighing 26 pounds, was rescued off a Santa Cruz highway this week after the domesticated animal somehow ended up in the wild.
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The French Lop is a breed of domestic rabbit developed in France in the 19th century from the selective breeding of English Lop and Flemish Giant stock. [1] The French Lop resembles the English Lop, but the French Lop is heavier in stature and does not have the exaggerated ear length of the English Lop.
Giant Chinchilla. Weight: 12–16 lb (5.4–7.3 kg) The Giant Chinchilla is a result of crosses between Chinchilla and Flemish Giant breeds; it originates in the United States. This breed is used primarily as a commercial meat rabbit. [5]