All rabbit breeds - photos, care and characteristics
Here at AnimalWised we are collecting a list of rabbit breeds! Whether you are thinking of adopting a furry little friend with long ears, or you already have one, you have come to the right place. We will be discussing the: history, care and characteristics of all the rabbit breeds. If you want to know more about a lop-eared rabbit or an American Chinchilla, find all your needed rabbit information here!
15 breeds
The Continental Giant, also known as the German Giant, is a very large breed of rabbit originally bred for meat production. It is the largest rabbit breed in the world, but aside from its spectacular size, there are many interesting facts about this breed. These giant rabbits are incredibly affectionate...
The Belgian Hare is a cross between domestic hares and rabbits from Belgium in the 19th century. First used as livestock for consumption of their meat, they later became valued as a ‘fancy’ breed. Eventually, they participated in exhibitions and their popularity continues today as a companion animal....
At AnimalWised, we are always adding to our animal breed files to help you understand more about the companion animals we love so much. With their popularity increasing all the time, we get to hear about new breeds as they develop. The Harlequin rabbit is not one of these. In fact, this breed dates back...
Alaska rabbits are known for their beautiful silky black fur. These rabbits are very gentle and friendly, making them a great pet for beginner rabbit companions and even families. Are you interested in adopting an Alaska rabbit as a pet? Continue reading this AnimalWised breed sheet to learn more about...
The Flemish Giant rabbit is a large domestic rabbit breed from Belgium. In fact, they are considered the largest domestic rabbit breed in the world. Thanks to their calm and patient character, these rabbits are popular domestic pets.
If you're thinking about adopting a Flemish Giant rabbit as a pet,...
New Zealand rabbits are one of the largest rabbit breeds in the world. These giant rabbits are very calm and gentle. In fact, they are famous for their relaxed and friendly character.
Are you thinking of adopting a New Zealand rabbit? In this AnimalWised breed sheet, we're going to go through the origin,...
The Californian rabbit is a great domestic rabbit. They're friendly, intelligent and well tempered. If you're thinking of adopting a Californian rabbit, this is the perfect breed sheet for you.
In this AnimalWised breed file, we're going to go through the origin, physical characteristics, characters and...
Do you know that there is a rabbit with a mane like that of a lion? The Lionhead rabbit has a ruff of hair that makes it look like the king of the jungle, even if their sensibility is a little less ferocious. These beautiful lagomorphs emerged by pure chance in Belgium a long time ago, although it was...
Are you thinking of adopting a rex rabbit? These rabbits are great for families thanks to their docile nature, intelligence and affectionate behaviour. Just like other rabbits, they are also very playful and will enjoy spending time outside and with their caregivers.
In this AnimalWised breed sheet...
If you love rabbits, you have probably already heard of the Angora rabbit, one of the oldest domestic rabbit breeds with Turkish origins. They're known for their beautiful and voluminous white fur. However, did you know that there are four varieties of Angora rabbits and that each of them has their own characteristics?
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The European rabbit, also known as Coney, is a species of rabbit native to south-western Europe (souther France, Spain and Portugal). Their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
These small rabbits are believed to have originated from France as they are mentioned several times in 19th century French...
The Blanc de Hotot Rabbit is a medium-sized and particularly cute rabbit. They are noted for having a pristine white coat with black markings around the eye, making them look almost as if they are wearing mascara. It makes their already large eyes even more expressive. As lovely as their appearance may...
A Lop Rabbit or lop-eared rabbits are rabbits with ears that droops. Their large floppy ears make them easily recognizable. The scientific name for this rabbit is Oryctolagus Cuniculus. A Lop’s head resembles that of a male sheep in profile. For this reason, the Lop carries two distinct names, Widder in...
A dwarf rabbit is a very popular pet. Its small size, adorable appearance and affable character makes it the perfect pet for those who live in an apartment. This tiny little rabbit was developed in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 20th century. This was done by cross breeding a small wild rabbit...
The American chinchilla is a rabbit that got its name from because of its fur. These rabbits, when first presented to the public, were incredibly popular because of their fur. The reason for this is that this coat so greatly resembled that of the South American Chinchilla lanigera. There is however no kinship...