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List of rabbit breeds

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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.[1] A rabbit breed is a distinct strain created through selective breeding (or occasionally natural selection) for specific characteristics, including size, fur, body type, color, feed conversion ratio, et cetera. Organizations such as the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and the British Rabbit Council (BRC) have standards for the desired qualities of their respective recognized breeds. Each rabbit breed is considered to benefit when a reputable breeder strives to emulate the perfect example for the breed, defined by the individual breed standard by which it may be judged.[2] The global diversity of breeds reflects the breadth of the rabbit's unique qualities. Listed below are 191 of the world's modern-day rabbit breeds.

Modern-day rabbit breeds

[edit]

   = Rare breeds[i]

* indicates "Rabbits in COUNTRY or TERRITORY" links.

Breed name
[ii]
Image
[iii]
Size
[iv]
Fur
type
[v]
Ear
type
[vi]
Colors & markings
[vii]
ARBA
recognized?
[viii]
BRC
recognized?
[ix]
Origin
[x]
Alaska 7–9 lb
(3.2–4.1 kg)
Short Erect Black No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Altex 13 lb
(5.9 kg)
Short Erect Pointed White No No  United States
 Alabama
 Texas
American 9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect Blue, White Yes No  United States
 California
American Chinchilla [US]
  See also:
    Chinchilla
9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect Chinchilla Yes No  United States
American Fuzzy Lop 3.5–4 lb
(1.6–1.8 kg)
Long Lop [All solid or broken colors/patterns] Yes No  United States
American Sable 7–10 lb
(3.2–4.5 kg)
Short Erect Sable Yes No  United States
 California
Angora 4.4–12.1 lb
(2.0–5.5 kg)
Short Erect Albino or Colored Yes Yes  Turkey
Argente Bleu Image Archived 4 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect [Argente Bleu markings][a] No Yes  European Union
 France
Argente Brun [UK] Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect [Argente Brun [UK] markings][b] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Argente Brun [US] Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 8–10.5 lb
(3.6–4.8 kg)
Medium Erect [Argente Brun [US] markings][c] Yes No  Canada
Argente Clair[7] Image 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect [Blue base heavily silvered] No No  European Union
 France
Argente Crème [UK]
  See also:
    Creme d'Argent [US]
Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5 lb
(2.3 kg)
Short Erect [Argente Crème markings][d] No Yes  European Union
 France
Argente de Champagne [UK]
  See also:
    Champagne d'Argent [US]
9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect [Argente de Champagne markings][e] No Yes  European Union
 France
Argente Noir Image Archived 20 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect [Argente Noir markings][f] No Yes  European Union
 France
Argente St Hubert Image 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect [Argente St Hubert markings][g] No Yes  European Union
 France
Armenian Marder[1] Image 8.8–9.9 lb
(4.0–4.5 kg)
Short Erect [Dark Brown or Light Brown (either having light to heavy chinchillation)] No No  Armenia
Astrex
  See also:
    Rex [US]
Image Archived 1 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Rex
 Curly
  Short
Erect "Any [BRC-]recognised Rex Colour." No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Aurora Negro[1][8] No No  Guatemala
Baladi Black[9] 6.0 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect Black No No  Egypt
Baladi Red[9] Image 6.2 lb
(2.8 kg)
Short Erect Red No No  Egypt
Baladi White[9] 4.3 lb
(1.95 kg)
Short Erect White No No  Egypt
Bauscat Image 8 lb
(3.6 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  Egypt
Beige [UK]
  See also:
    Czech Solver [CZ]
    Separator [DE]
5–6.5 lb
(2.3–2.9 kg)
Short Erect "Dark Chamois or light sandy colour, down to the skin, faintly ticked with blue." No Yes  United Kingdom
Belgian Hare [UK] 8–9 lb
(3.6–4.1 kg)
Short Erect "Rich, deep chestnut red, well extended down the sides. Black ticking of a wavy or blotchy appearance, plentiful on body; chest and face free." No Yes  European Union
 Belgium
Belgian Hare [US] 8–9.5 lb
(3.6–4.3 kg)
Short Erect "Deep red 'rufous' coat with black, wavy ticking." Yes No  European Union
 Belgium
Beveren [UK]
  See also:
    Pointed Beveren
Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 8 lb
(3.6 kg)
Medium Erect Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac, White [with blue eyes] No Yes  European Union
 Belgium
Beveren [US] Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 8–12 lb
(3.6–5.4 kg)
Medium Erect Black, Blue, White [with blue eyes] Yes No  European Union
 Belgium
Big Silver Marten[10]
  Also called:
    Große Weißgrannen [de]
    Veliki Bijeloopaljeni Kunić [hr]
  See also:
    Silver Marten
8–12 lb
(3.6–5.4 kg)
Short Erect [Black, Blue, or Havana with white and/or tan markings, plus white ticking on the lower body] No No  European Union
 Croatia
Blanc de Bouscat 11–15.5 lb
(5.0–7.0 kg)
Short Erect "Completely snow white [...]. Guard hairs sprinkled regularly all over the coat give it a brilliant frosty look." No Yes  European Union
 France
Blanc de Hotot 8–11 lb
(3.6–5.0 kg)
Short Erect White with dark rings around the eyes Yes Yes  European Union
 France
Blanc de Popielno
  Also called:
    Popielański Biały [pl]
    Popielno White
Image 8.8–11.0 lb
(4–5 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  European Union
 Poland
Blanc de Termonde Image Archived 19 November 2018 at the Wayback Machine 9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect "Immaculately white. Eyes are ruby red" No Yes  European Union
 Belgium
Blue of Ham Image Archived 22 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 9.9–13.2 lb
(4.5–6 kg)
Long Erect "Slate blue with a blue sub-color" but "not as dark as the blue Vienna" No No  European Union
 Belgium
Blue of Sint-Niklaas 5–12 lb
(2.3–5.4 kg)
Short Erect Blue No No  European Union
 Belgium
Bourbonnais Grey
  Also called:
    Gris du Bourbonnais [fr]
7–11 lb
(3.2–5.0 kg)
Short Erect "Overall color is slate blue with longer gray guard hairs tipped black." No No  European Union
 France
Brazilian Image 7–11 lb
(3.2–5.0 kg)
Short Erect No No  Brazil
Britannia Petite [US]
  See also:
    Polish [UK]
1.5–2.5 lb
(0.68–1.13 kg)
Short Erect Black, Black Otter, Blue-Eyed White, Chestnut, Red-Eyed White, Sable Marten Yes No
British Giant 12.5–25 lb
(5.7–11.3 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Brown Grey, Dark Steel Grey, Opal, White No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Brown Chestnut of Lorraine
  Also called:
    Brun Marron de Lorraine [fr]
Image 4.4–5.3 lb
(2.0–2.4 kg)
Short Erect "Chestnut brown uniform color with a well-defined orange-brown outer-color. Under-color bluish including the belly. Ears bluish on their inner side and edged with a black border." No No  European Union
 France
Caldes[11] Image 9.5–9.9 lb
(4.3–4.5 kg)
Short Erect Red-Eyed White No No  European Union
 Spain
Californian [UK] 7.5–9.5 lb
(3.4–4.3 kg)
Short Erect Four varieties, all being white (with red eyes) with dark points:
Normal ("dark sepia" points), Chocolate ("milk chocolate" points),
Blue ("slate blue" points), or Lilac ("pink shade of dove" points)
No Yes  United States
 California
Californian [US] 9–10.5 lb
(4.1–4.8 kg)
Short Erect One variety, being white (with red eyes) with dark points:
Standard (black points)
Yes No  United States
 California
Canadian Plush Lop
  See also:
    Rex [US]
Image 3.5–6.5 lb
(1.6–2.9 kg)
Rex
 Curly
  Medium
Lop [Includes at least 19 stated colors/patterns] No No  Canada
Carmagnola Grey Image 7.7–9.9 lb
(3.5–4.5 kg)
Short Erect [Chinchilla] No No  European Union
 Italy
Cashmere Lop
  See also:
    Miniature Cashmere Lop
4.25–5.25 lb
(1.93–2.38 kg)
Long Lop [Includes >35 different colors/patterns][h] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Champagne d'Argent [US]
  See also:
    Argente de Champagne [UK]
9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect [Champagne d'Argent markings][i] Yes No  European Union
 France
Chaudry 8–9 lb
(3.6–4.1 kg)
Short Erect Red-Eyed White No No  European Union
 France
Checkered Giant [US]
  See also:
    Giant Papillon [UK]
11–25 lb
(5.0–11.3 kg)
Short Erect Black (i.e, white with black markings), Blue (i.e., white with gray markings) Yes No  European Union
 Germany
Chinchilla
  See main entries:
    American Chinchilla [US]
    Chinchilla [UK]
    Chinchilla Giganta [UK]
    Giant Chinchilla [US]
    Standard Chinchilla [US]
Chinchilla [UK] 7 lb
(3.2 kg)
Short Erect "To resemble real Chinchilla." No Yes  European Union
 France
Chinchilla Giganta [UK] 8.5–12 lb
(3.9–5.4 kg)
Short Erect [Chinchilla, but with] "Desired top colour considerably darker grey than the Chinchilla [i.e., Chinchilla [UK]] rabbit." No Yes  European Union
 France
Cinnamon Image 10–11 lb
(4.5–5.0 kg)
Short Erect Cinnamon Yes No  United States
 Montana
Continental Giant Coloured Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 12.4–25 lb
(5.6–11.3 kg)
Short Erect Agouti, Black, Chinchilla, Dark Steel, Light Steel, Opal, Red Agouti, Yellow No Yes  European Union
Continental Giant White Image Archived 1 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 11–25 lb
(5.0–11.3 kg)
Short Erect "Immaculate white, eyes pink or blue." No Yes  European Union
Creme d'Argent [US]
  See also:
    Argente Crème [UK]
Image Archived 18 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine 8–11 lb
(3.6–5.0 kg)
Short Erect "Creamy white with an orange cast" Yes No  European Union
 France
Criollo[12] 3–4 lb
(1.4–1.8 kg)
Short Erect "Many colors and patterns."[7] No No  Mexico
Cuban Brown[13] 9.9–11.0 lb
(4.5–5 kg)
Short Erect Glossy brown No No  Cuba
Czech Red 4–5 lb
(1.8–2.3 kg)
Short Erect Chestnut No No
Czech Solver [CZ][14]
  Also called:
    Český Luštič
  See also:
    Beige [UK]
    Separator [DE]
7.9–8.6 lb
(3.6–3.9 kg)
Short Erect [sandy colored] No No  European Union
 Czech Republic
Czech Spot 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Short Erect Agouti, Black, Blue, Isabella (Beige), Tortoise, Tri-color[7] No No  European Union
 Czech Republic
Czech White[14]
  Also called:
    Český Albín
8.8–11.0 lb
(4.0–5.0 kg)
Short Erect White No No  European Union
 Czech Republic
Dalmatian 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Erect White with "numerous little coloured patches" of "black, blue, brown, orange, or fawn". No Yes  European Union
 France
Deilenaar 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Short Erect Red Agouti No Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
Dutch [UK] 4.5–5 lb
(2.0–2.3 kg)
Short Erect ["Dutch" markings on] Black, Blue, Brown Grey, Chocolate, Pale Grey, Steel Grey, Tortoiseshell, Yellow No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Dutch [US] 3.5–5.5 lb
(1.6–2.5 kg)
Short Erect Black Dutch, Blue Dutch, Chinchilla Dutch, Chocolate Dutch, Gray Dutch, Steel Dutch, Tortoise Dutch Yes No  United Kingdom
 England
Dutch (Tri-Colour)
  See main entry:
    Tri-Colour Dutch
Dwarf Hotot 2–3 lb
(0.91–1.36 kg)
Short Erect White with black around the eyes Yes No  European Union
 Germany
Dwarf Lop [UK]
  See also:
    Mini Lop [US]
4.25–5.25 lb
(1.93–2.38 kg)
Short Lop [Many] No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Elfin
  See main entry:
    Swedish Hare
Enderby Island 3–4 lb
(1.4–1.8 kg)
Short Erect "Silver-grey" (with chinchillation) or "Cream or beige" No No  Australia *
English Angora 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Long Erect [Many] Yes Yes  European Union
 France
English Lop 10–11 lb
(4.5–5.0 kg)
Short Lop [Many] Yes Yes  United Kingdom
 England
English Spot 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Short Erect White with colored butterfly pattern Yes Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Fauve de Bourgogne 7–11 lb
(3.2–5.0 kg)
Short Erect Orange/Red No Yes  European Union
 France
Fee[7] de Marbourg
  See main entry:
    Marburger Feh [UK]
Feh[7] de Marbourg [FR]
  See main entry:
    Marburger Feh [UK]
Feu Noir [FR]
  See main entry:
    Tan
Flemish Giant [UK] 11–25 lb
(5.0–11.3 kg)
Short Erect "Dark steel grey, with even or wavy ticking [...] except belly & under tail which shall be white [...]." No Yes  European Union
 Belgium
Flemish Giant [US] 14–25 lb
(6.4–11.3 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Fawn, Light Grey, Sandy, Steel, White Yes No  European Union
 Belgium
Florida White 4–6 lb
(1.8–2.7 kg)
Short Erect White Yes No  United States
 Florida
Fox [de] Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 6.6–11.0 lb
(3–5 kg)
Long Erect "It is most common in the color white." No No  Switzerland
Fox–Silver [UK]
  See also:
    Silver Fox [US]
5.5–7 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
French Angora 7.5–10.5 lb
(3.4–4.8 kg)
Long Erect [Many] Yes No  European Union
 France
French Lop 10 lb
(4.5 kg)
Short Lop [Many] Yes Yes  European Union
 France
Gabali Image 6–7 lb
(2.7–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Agouti No No  Egypt
German Angora[15] Image 5.5–12.1 lb
(2.5–5.5 kg)
Long Erect [Albino or colored (but not bi-colored)] No No  European Union
 Germany
German Lop 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Short Lop [Many] No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Giant Angora 10 lb
(4.5 kg)
Long Erect Yes No  United States
 Massachusetts
Giant Chinchilla [US]
  See also:
    Chinchilla
10–16 lb
(4.5–7.3 kg)
Short Erect Chinchilla Yes No  United States
 Missouri
Giant Havana
  Also called:
    Stor Havana [da]
    Stora Havana [se]
  See also:
    Havana [UK]
    Havana [US]
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 10–11 lb
(4.6–5 kg)
Short Erect "Dark brown and glossy color. The eyes are brown, but from certain points of view they are ruby red." No No  European Union
 Sweden
Giant Marburger
  Also called:
    Stor Marburger Egern [da]
  See also:
    Marburger Feh [UK]
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 10–11 lb
(4.6–5 kg)
Medium Erect "A grey-blue outer color with a brownish undertone." No No  European Union
 Denmark
Giant Papillon [UK]
  See also:
    Checkered Giant [US]
    Miniature Papillon
11–25 lb
(5.0–11.3 kg)
Short Erect [Colored butterfly, eye circles, cheek spots, ear base, saddle, and rump spots; all on a base of white.] "All [BRC] recognised colours are admissible." No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Giant Silver
  Also called:
    Stor Sølv [da]
    Stora Sølv [se]
  See also:
    Silver [UK]
    Silver [US]
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 10–11 lb
(4.6–5 kg)
Short Erect "The entire body has a black base color mixed with hair with white tips that gives the rabbit a silver sheen." No No  European Union
 France
Giant Smoke Pearl
  Also called:
    Stor Zobel [da]
    Stora Zobel [se]
  See also:
    Smoke Pearl
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 8.8–11.0 lb
(4–5 kg)
Short Erect "A mixture of brown, so-called sepia-colored and beige tones" [with darker points]. No No  European Union
 Germany
Giza White[16] Image 5.6–7.6 lb
(2.53–3.45 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  Egypt
Golden Glavcot Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5–6 lb
(2.3–2.7 kg)
Short Erect No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Gotland 6.6–9 lb
(3.0–4.1 kg)
Short Erect No No  European Union
 Sweden
Gouwenaar Image Archived 7 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "The body color has a light grey-blue tone throughout the body." No No  European Union
 Netherlands
Grey Pearl of Halle
  Also called:
    Gris Perle de Hal
    Lille Egern
    Parelgrijze van Halle
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "The body color is a light grey-blue tone throughout the body." No No  European Union
 Belgium
Güzelçamlı 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Short Erect White with chocolate markings No No  Turkey
Harlequin [UK] 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Short Erect Harlequin
  (includes: Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac)
Magpie
  (includes: Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac)
No Yes  European Union
 France
Harlequin [US] 6–9 lb
(2.7–4.1 kg)
Short Erect Japanese
  (includes: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac)
Magpie
  (includes: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac)
Yes No  European Union
 France
Harlequin Dutch
  See main entry:
    Tri-Colour Dutch
Harlequin Rex
  Also called:
    Magpie Rex
    Japanese Rex
6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Erect [ Same as for Harlequin [UK] ] No Yes  European Union
 France
Havana [UK]
  See also:
    Giant Havana
Image Archived 3 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–6.5 lb
(2.5–2.9 kg)
Short Erect "A rich, dark chocolate with a purplish sheen, [...] pearl-grey undercolour." No Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
Havana [US]
  See also:
    Giant Havana
4.5–6.5 lb
(2.0–2.9 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Broken, Chocolate, Lilac Yes No  European Union
 Netherlands
Himalayan
  Also called:
    Russian
6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Short Erect White with points of either black, blue, chocolate, or lilac Yes Yes  China
Holland Lop [US]
  See also:
    Miniature Lop [UK/NL]
4–6.5 lb
(1.8–2.9 kg)
Short Lop Agouti, Broken, Pointed White, Self Colors, Shaded Colors, Tan Pattern, Ticked, Wide Band Yes No  European Union
 Netherlands
Hulstlander Image Archived 31 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine 4–6 lb
(1.8–2.7 kg)
Short Erect White with blue eyes No Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
Hungarian Giant[17] Image 11–15 lb
(5–7 kg)
Short Erect [Many] No No  European Union
 Hungary
Isabella Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 6.6–8.8 lb
(3–4 kg)
Short Erect "The yellowish brown color is 'coated' with a blue veil, caused by blue hair tips. In front of the head there is the 'mask', which when seen from the front, is oval." No No  European Union
 Sweden
Jamora [de] Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 4.2–5.3 lb
(1.9–2.4 kg)
Long Erect "[L]ike [Harlequin or] Japanese. The most common color is black / yellow, but black and white may occur." No No  European Union
 Germany
Japanese Dutch
  See main entry:
    Tri-Colour Dutch
Japanese White
  Also called:
    日本白色種 [ja]
  Includes:
    ジャンボうさぎ [ja]
    Jumbo Usagi
6.6–22.0 lb
(3–10 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  Japan
Jersey Wooly 2.5–3.5 lb
(1.1–1.6 kg)
Long Erect [Many] Yes No  United States
 New Jersey
Kabyle Image 4.4–6.6 lb
(2.0–3.0 kg)
Short Erect [Many] No No  Algeria
Lilac [UK] Image Archived 18 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "An even pink shade of dove colour" No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Lilac [US] Image Archived 18 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Short Erect "Pinkish dove-gray" Yes No  United Kingdom
 England
Lionhead [UK] 3.0–3.7 lb
(1.36–1.7 kg)
Long Erect "All [BRC] recognised colour[s] and pattern[s]" No Yes  European Union

 France
 Belgium

Lionhead [US] 3.25–3.75 lb
(1.47–1.70 kg)
Long Erect Chocolate, Ruby-Eyed White, Seal, Siamese Sable, Tortoise (includes Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac) Yes No  European Union

 France
 Belgium

Liptov Baldspotted Rabbit
  Also called:
    Liptovský lysko
Image 8.8–9.4 lb
(4–4.25 kg)
Short Erect Agouti, Blue-Agouti, or Black No No  European Union
 Slovakia
Lynx
  Also called:
    Luchskaninchen
    Lux
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "Lux has a wild factor and the outermost part of the hair is light grey. Under this color, the middle color is reddish-brown. The middle color is so high that it shines through the entire color. The entire color therefore appears as a reddish-brown tone 'coated' with a light grey-blue cut." No No  European Union
 Germany
Marburger Feh [UK]
  Originally named:
    Fee de Marbourg
  Renamed:
    Feh de Marbourg [FR]
[7]
  See also:
    Giant Marburger
4.15–7.2 lb
(1.88–3.27 kg)
Short Erect [Lilac:] "The top colour is a delicately toned light blue which appears to be covered with a brownish veil." No Yes  European Union
 France
Mecklenburger Piebald[18]
  Also called:
    Mecklenburger Schecke
9.9–12.1 lb
(4.5–5.5 kg)
Medium Erect "[Broken pattern: mostly solid color with neck, chest, belly, legs. Includes Agouti, Black, Blue, Red, Steel]" No No  European Union
 Germany
Meissner Lop 10–12 lb
(4.5–5.4 kg)
Short Lop [Many] No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Mellerud rabbit 6.6–7.7 lb
(3.0–3.5 kg)
Short Erect Albino, Black with inexact "Dutch" markings No No  European Union
 Sweden
Mini Cashmere Lop
  See main entry:
    Miniature Cashmere Lop
Mini Lion Lop
  See main entry:
    Miniature Lion Lop
Mini Lop [US]
  Not to be confused with:
    Miniature Lop [UK/NL]
5–6 lb
(2.3–2.7 kg)
Short Lop [To be supplied] Yes No  European Union
 Netherlands
Mini Rex
  See also:
    Rex [US]
3–4.5 lb
(1.4–2.0 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Erect Black, Blue, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Marten, Opal, Otter, Red, Sable, Sable Point, Seal, Tortoise, Red-Eyed White, Blue-Eyed White, Broken (white with any accepted color), Tri-Color (white with one of the following four pairs: Black & Orange, Lilac & Fawn, Chocolate & Orange, Blue & Fawn), Pattern Yes Yes  United States
 Texas
Mini Satin [US]
  Not to be confused with:
    Miniature Satin [UK]
4 lb
(1.8 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Broken, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Agouti, Copper, Himalayan (includes Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac), Opal, Red, Siamese (includes Blue, Chocolate, Lilac), Silver Marten (includes Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac), Squirrel, Tortoise, White Yes No  United States
 Michigan
Miniature Cashmere Lop
  See also:
    Cashmere Lop
3.5 lb
(1.6 kg)
Long Lop [same as Cashmere Lop] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Miniature Lion Lop 3.3–3.5 lb
(1.5–1.6 kg)
Long Lop Chocolate Point
Also: "Any [BRC] colour or pattern [...] apart from the broken pattern."
No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Miniature Lop [UK/NL]
  Not to be confused with:
    Mini Lop [US]
  See also:
    Holland Lop [US]
3.4–3.8 lb
(1.5–1.7 kg)
Short Lop "Any [BRC] colour or pattern [...] apart from the broken pattern." No Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
Miniature Papillon
  Also called:
    Dværgschecke [da]

  See also:
    Giant Papillon [UK]
Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 2.6–4.2 lb
(1.2–1.9 kg)
Short Erect Black/White, Blue/White, Tri-colour (Black & Gold) [Colored butterfly, eye circles, cheek spots, ear base, saddle, side-body patches, and top of tail; all on a base of white] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Miniature Satin [UK]
  Not to be confused with:
    Mini Satin [US]
4–5 lb
(1.8–2.3 kg)
Short Erect Ivory No Yes  United States
 Michigan
Moshtohor[1]
  Also called:
    Line M
Image 5.3–8.6 lb
(2.40–3.91 kg)
Short Erect Yellowish-Brown, White, or Grey No No  Egypt
Netherland Dwarf 1.1–2.5 lb
(0.50–1.13 kg)
Short Erect [Many] Yes Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
New Zealand [US] 9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Broken, Red, White Yes No  United States
 California
New Zealand red [UK] 8 lb
(3.6 kg)
Short Erect "Bright golden red or reddish gold with sheen" No Yes  United States
 California
New Zealand white [UK] 9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, White No Yes  United States
 California
Nitransky[1] Image 7.7–12.1 lb
(3.5–5.5 kg)
Short Erect [White with diluted "Californian" markings] No No  European Union
 Slovenia
Opossum
  See also:
    Rex [US]
Image Archived 15 May 2019 at the Wayback Machine 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Rex
 Curly
  Long
Erect "Any [BRC-]recognised colour." No Yes  Switzerland
Orange[19] Image 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect " A strong and warm yellow-red outer color." No No  European Union
 Sweden
Orylag [fr][20][21]
  Also called:
    Rex du Poitou
Image[permanent dead link] 5.5 lb
(2.5 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Erect [Many] No No  European Union
 France
Ørestad Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Ruby-Eyed White No No  European Union
 Sweden
Palomino 10–11 lb
(4.5–5.0 kg)
Short Erect Golden, Lynx Yes No  United States
 Washington
Pannon White Image 5–10 lb
(2.3–4.5 kg)
Short Erect White No No  European Union
 Hungary
Perlfee Image Archived 31 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Short Erect "Blue Agouti" No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Plush Lop (Miniature)
  See also:
    Rex [US]
3.7–4.0 lb
(1.7–1.8 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Lop "Any colour and pattern accepted by the [BRC] apart from the broken pattern." No No  Australia *
Plush Lop (Standard)
  See also:
    Rex [US]
Image 5.1–5.7 lb
(2.3–2.6 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Lop "Any colour and pattern accepted by the [BRC] apart from the broken pattern." No No  Australia *
Pointed Beveren
  See also:
    Beveren
7 lb
(3.2 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac No Yes  European Union
 Belgium
Polish [UK]
  See also:
    Britannia Petite [US]
2.5 lb
(1.1 kg)
Short Erect [Includes >25 different colors/patterns][j] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Polish [US] 2.5–3.5 lb
(1.1–1.6 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Blue-Eyed White, Broken, Chocolate, Red-Eyed White Yes No  United Kingdom
 England
Rex [US]
  Originally called:
    Castorrex
  Sometimes called:
    Standard Rex
  NOTE: To see all breeds with rex fur,
  sort on the "Fur Type" column.
6–10.5 lb
(2.7–4.8 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Erect [Over 19 stated colors/patterns][k] Yes No  European Union
 France
Rex du Poitou
  See main entry:
    Orylag
Rhinelander
  See also:
    Rhinsk Schecke [da][22]
9–10 lb
(4.1–4.5 kg)
Short Erect White with coloured butterfly patterns Yes Yes  European Union
 Germany
Rhone [de]
  Also called:
    Rhön
Image Archived 29 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7.1 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "A white/black rabbit whose color/pattern is intended to resemble the surface of a birch tree." No No  European Union
 Germany
Russian
  See main entry:
    Himalayan
SA Phendula 8.8–11.5 lb
(4.0–5.2 kg)
Short Erect Chestnut Agouti, Gold or Silver Tipped Steel, Black No No  South Africa
Sachsengold [de]
  Also called:
    Saxon Gold
[23]
6.1–7.2 lb
(2.75–3.25 kg)
Short Erect Chestnut No No  European Union
 Germany
Sallander Image[permanent dead link] 5–9 lb
(2.3–4.1 kg)
Short Erect No Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
San Juan Image 3–5 lb
(1.4–2.3 kg)
Short Erect Agouti No No  United States
 Washington
Satin [UK]
  See also:
    Miniature Satin [UK]
6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Medium Erect [Includes >33 different colors/patterns][l] No Yes  United States
 Indiana
Satin [US]
  See also:
    Mini Satin [US]
9.5–10 lb
(4.3–4.5 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Broken, Californian, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Copper, Lilac(under development), Otter, Red, Siamese, White Yes No  United States
 Indiana
Satin Angora 6.5–9.5 lb
(2.9–4.3 kg)
Long Erect [White or Colored] Yes No  Canada
Schwarzgrannen [UK] [de] Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 4.41–7.17 lb
(2.00–3.25 kg)
Short Erect "[P]ure white [with] black ticking" No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Separator [DE]
  See also:
    Beige [UK]
    Czech Solver [CZ]
6.6–8.3 lb
(3–3.75 kg)
Short Erect [sandy colored] No No  United Kingdom
Siamese Sable 5–7 lb
(2.3–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Light Siamese Sable, Medium Siamese Sable, Dark Siamese Sable No Yes  European Union
 France
Siberian Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5–7 lb
(2.3–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Silver [UK]
  See also:
    Giant Silver
5–6 lb
(2.3–2.7 kg)
Short Erect Blue, Brown, Fawn, Grey No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Silver [US]
  See also:
    Giant Silver
4–7 lb
(1.8–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Black, Brown, Fawn Yes No  United Kingdom
 England
Silver Fox [UK]
  See main entry:
    Fox–Silver [UK]
Silver Fox [US] 9–12 lb
(4.1–5.4 kg)
Long Erect Black, Blue(under development), Chocolate(under development) Yes No  United States
 Ohio
Silver Marten
  Also called:
    Beloresavec [sl]
    Weißgrannen [de]
  See also:
    Big Silver Marten
9.5 lb
(4.3 kg)
Short Erect Black, Blue, Chocolate, Sable Yes No  European Union
 France
Simenwar[24] 2.95 lb
(1.337 kg)
No No  Egypt
Slovenian Rabbit[1]
  Also called:
    Slovenski kunec [si]
Image 6.6–11.0 lb
(3–5 kg)
Short Erect "Blue velvet" with "yellowish-brown" substrate and flecking. [Similar to the "St Hubert" hairshaft?] "The tail and belly are white, and the eyes are brown." No No  European Union
 Slovenia
Smoke Pearl
  Also called:
    Sinisoopeli [fi]
    Zobel blå [sv][25]
    Zobel blue [da]
  See also:
    Giant Smoke Pearl
Image Archived 3 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine 5–7 lb
(2.3–3.2 kg)
Short Erect Marten type ["smoke in colour, shading to pearl grey beige" with certain white touches, including eye circles] or
Siamese type [same but with no white touches]
No Yes  United Kingdom
 Scotland
Spanish Giant Image 12.5–15 lb
(5.7–6.8 kg)
Short Erect No No  European Union
 Spain
Squirrel Image Archived 2 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5–7 lb
(2.3–3.2 kg)
Short Erect No Yes  United Kingdom
 Scotland
Standard Chinchilla [US]
  See also:
    Chinchilla
5–7.5 lb
(2.3–3.4 kg)
Short Erect Chinchilla Yes No  European Union
 France
Standard Rex
  See main entry:
    Rex [US]
Stone rabbit
  Also called:
    Steenkonijn[26] [nl]
Image Archived 22 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine 6.1 lb
(2.75 kg)
Short Erect Haaskleur ("hare" = red agouti), Konijngrijs ("rabbit grey" = grey agouti), Ijzergrauw ("iron grey" = steel agouti) No No  European Union
 Belgium
Sussex Image Archived 12 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine 7–8 lb
(3.2–3.6 kg)
Short Erect [Shaded] Cream, [Shaded] Gold No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Swedish Fur
  Also called:
    Svensk Pels
Image Archived 21 September 2021 at the Wayback Machine 6.6–8.2 lb
(3–3.7 kg)
Short Erect "Glossy black with evenly spaced white hair." No No  European Union
 Sweden
Swedish Hare
  Includes the breed prev. named:
    Elfin
5 lb
(2.3 kg)
Short Erect All colors and markings are acceptable No No  European Union
 Sweden
Swiss Fox 5–8 lb
(2.3–3.6 kg)
Long Erect No Yes  Switzerland
Tadla Image 4–5 lb
(1.8–2.3 kg)
Short Erect Agouti No No  Morocco
Tan
  Also called:
    Feu Noir [FR]
4–6 lb
(1.8–2.7 kg)
Short Erect Black & Tan, Blue & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, Lilac & Tan Yes Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Tax-Xiber Malta[27][28]
Teddy Dwarf
  Also called:
    Teddyzwerg [DE]
1.8–3.7 lb
(0.8–1.7 kg)
Long Erect [Many] No No  European Union
 Germany
Teddy Lop
  Also called:
    Teddywidder [DE]
2.9–4.4 lb
(1.3–2.0 kg)
Long Lop [Many] No No  European Union
 Germany
Thrianta 6 lb
(2.7 kg)
Short Erect Chestnut Yes Yes  European Union
 Netherlands
Thuringer
  Also called:
    Thüringer
9 lb
(4.1 kg)
Short Erect [Sable with dark points] No Yes  European Union
 Germany
Tri-Colour Dutch
  Also called:
    Harlequin Dutch
    Japanese Dutch
4–5 lb
(1.8–2.3 kg)
Short Erect [Tri-Colour Dutch markings][m] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Tri-Colour English 6–8 lb
(2.7–3.6 kg)
Short Erect [Tri-Colour English markings][n] No Yes  United Kingdom
 England
Trønder Image Archived 28 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine 8.8–13.2 lb
(4–6 kg)
Short Erect "The color is shiny black with evenly distributed white hair. The white hairs are white in their full length" No No  Norway
V-line[1]
  Also called:
    Line V
7.3 lb
(3.32 kg)[29]
No No  Egypt
Velveteen Lop
  See also:
    Rex [US]
Image 5–6.5 lb
(2.3–2.9 kg)
Rex
 Straight
  Short
Lop [Includes "all patterns and colors of the English Lop breed"][7] No No  United States
Vienna Coloured 7.7–11.6 lb
(3.5–5.25 kg)
Medium Erect Agouti, Black, Blue No Yes  European Union
 Austria
Vienna White 7.7–11.6 lb
(3.5–5.25 kg)
Short Erect "[P]ure white [...] very lustrous" No Yes  European Union
 Austria
Wheaten Image Archived 24 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "Wheaten (the fawn or pale yellow colour of wheat)" No Yes  United Kingdom
Wheaten Lynx Image Archived 12 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine 5.5–7 lb
(2.5–3.2 kg)
Short Erect "Orange-shot-silver" No Yes  United Kingdom
White Country
  Also called:
    Hvid Land [da][30]
    Hvit Land [no]
    Vit Lant [se][31]
8.4–10.1 lb
(3.8–4.6 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  European Union
 Denmark
Zemmouri[32] Image 4.0–6.4 lb
(1.8–2.9 kg)
Short Erect [Black with "Dutch" markings] No No  Morocco
Zika Image 7.1 lb
(3.2 kg)
Short Erect Albino No No  European Union
 Germany

Scope

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The table of modern-day rabbit breeds includes those that are:

  • recognized as a distinct breed by ARBA, the BRC, or another country's established organization for the national promotion of rabbit breeds,
  • recognized as "in development" for potential formal recognition (as judged by multiple authoritative sources), or
  • recognized as a distinct breed that resulted from natural selection (as judged by pertinent authoritative sources).

Rare breeds[i] are denoted with pink highlighting.

Terminology

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Confusion sometimes arises regarding the name of a rabbit breed versus the name of a rabbit's color/pattern (or fur type). For example, Harlequin is the name of a breed whose color/pattern is known as harlequin. (This arose from the traditional Harlequin character, who, like this rabbit, always wears a motley-colored check-patterned coat and is also native to France.) The harlequin color/pattern is found now in a different breed of rabbit: the Tri-Colour Dutch, also known as the Harlequin Dutch. Such evolutions in terminology pertain also to some fur types, where (for example) the Rex breed has rex fur. There are now other rabbit breeds that also have rex fur. For example, the unusually "rexed" Astrex rabbit breed.

It is sometimes difficult to ascertain which came first, the breed name or the color/pattern name (or fur-type name). What is certain is that, in such situations, the two at some point were synonymous but subsequent developments in other breeds (likely hinging on similar genetic changes) have caused the terms to diverge.

The definition of a distinct breed relies on clusters of complex individual gene-sets—clusters that may include the gene-set for a body type, the gene-set for an ear type, the gene-set for a color/pattern, and/or the gene-set for a fur type. The determination of when a group of rabbits is considered to have become a new breed (as a result of overarching genetic distinction) is left, in the following table, to the authority of ARBA, the BRC, or other reputable source.

Extinct rabbit breeds

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Many rabbit breeds that are now extinct contributed to the development of a modern-day breed or breeds. An example of this was the Blue Imperial which contributed to the American and Lilac. Many rabbit breeds went extinct following the collapse of the American fur industry, though some breeds mainly raised for fur were preserved. In some cases, little is known of these nearly forgotten breeds. For some, the only records are descriptions in old breed books. At least sixty rabbit breeds have gone extinct.[34]

Breed name
[ii]
Image
[iii]
Size
[iv]
Fur
type
[v]
Ear
type
[vi]
Colors & markings
[vii]
Origin
[x]
Ancestor
of the
modern[xi]
Beaver Silky & luxurious coat
Blanc de Chauny Snow white
Blanc de L'Oural 8–10 lb
(3.6–4.5 kg)
Albino  European Union
 France
Blue Imperial 7 lbs Normal Erect Self-Blue England American, Lilac
Golden Fawn New Zealand red
Old English Red  United Kingdom
 England
Patagonian  European Union Flemish Giant
Petite Brabancon  European Union
 Belgium
Dutch
Rouennais 8–10 lb
(3.6–4.5 kg)
Short Erect  European Union
 France
French Lop
Sitka Long  United Kingdom
 England
Swan 16–20 lb
(7.3–9.1 kg)
Brown, Grey  United Kingdom
 Isle of Man

Explanatory footnotes

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  1. ^ a b Rare here denotes a breed currently included in the BRC's "Rare Varieties Club"[6] or (because ARBA does not designate rarity) The Livestock Conservancy's "Conservation Priority List".[33] For breeds not recognized by either ARBA or the BRC, the designation of rarity is left to the conclusion of the cited authority.
  2. ^ a b Breed name here is the name—and in the form of the name—that is recognized by the authority of record. Other well-known forms of the breed name may be secondarily included. When different countries use a different name for the same breed of rabbit, that is noted.
  3. ^ a b Image strives to display a specimen of the breed that depicts its distinguishing attributes.
  4. ^ a b Size listed here is the range of allowed weights or is a single measurement representing either the ideal weight or the average weight. Sizes refer to that of adult animals. All measurements listed come from the breed standard or other authoritative source.
  5. ^ a b Fur type is here categorized as Short, Medium, Long, Rex–Straight–Short, Rex–Curly–Short, Rex–Curly–Medium or Rex–Curly–Long.
  6. ^ a b Ear type is here categorized as either Erect or Lop.
  7. ^ a b Colors & markings listed here include (verbatim) those currently recognized by ARBA or the BRC, or as described by the cited authority (in which case they are surrounded by quotation marks). Information in [square brackets] is a summary of the source material. Unless otherwise indicated, the color is a "self" color.
  8. ^ ARBA recognized? is listed as Yes or No indicating whether the breed is currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, according to the ARBA website[3] or their Standard of Perfection 2016-2020.[4]
  9. ^ BRC recognized? is listed as Yes or No indicating whether the breed is currently recognized by the British Rabbit Council, according to the BRC website[5] or their Breed Standards 2016-2020.[6]
  10. ^ a b Origin listed here is the country or geographic area in which the breed was first considered to have become distinct. The information in this column comes almost exclusively from the work of rabbit-breed historian Bob D. Whitman[7]
  11. ^ Ancestor of the modern includes notable modern-day breeds that were developed, in part, from the extinct breed.

Citation footnotes

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  1. ^ For the Argente Bleu, the BRC states: "Undercolour lavender blue, body colour bluish white, [...] interspersed with longer dark blue hairs to give a distinct bluish effect."
  2. ^ For the Argente Brun [UK], the BRC states: "Undercolour as deep brown as possible, body colour brownish-white, the whole evenly and moderately interspersed with longer dark brown hairs to give a distinct brownish effect when viewed from a distance."
  3. ^ For the Argente Brun [US], ARBA states: "Surface color is to be an even silvered or frosted chocolate brown throughout. While evenness is stressed, slightly darker muzzle butterfly, ears and feet are desirable. Longer, dark brown guard hairs are to be evenly interspersed over the entire pelt. The under color is to be a rich chocolate ideally carried right to the skin."
  4. ^ For the Argente Crème, the BRC states: "Undercolour orange [...] body colour creamy white [...] interspersed with longer orange hairs to give a distinctly creamy effect."
  5. ^ For the Argente de Champagne, the BRC states: "The main body to be bluish white in the adult, interspersed with longer jet black guard hairs to bring out the shade termed Old Silver [italics added] when viewed from a distance. The ears, nose and muzzle may be a slightly darker shade. The belly and underside of the tail more matt[e]. Undercolour to be dark slate blue extended down to the base of the hair shaft. A blackish delimitation band immediately under the top colour is permissible."
  6. ^ For the Argente Noir, the BRC states: "Undercolour deep slate blue, body colour greyish white,[...] interspersed with longer black hairs to give a distinct 'old silver' effect."
  7. ^ For the Argente St Hubert, the BRC states: "Under colour to be dark blue at the base with rich orange intermediate band together with a very narrow chestnut top band. [...] Body colour to be a creamy white [...] interspersed with jet black guard hairs to give a creamy chestnut shade."
  8. ^ For the Cashmere Lop, the BRC recognizes five groups of colors/patterns: Self Colours (includes Black, Blue, Blue-Eyed White, Chocolate, Lilac, Red-Eyed White), Agouti Patterns (includes Agouti, Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Lynx, Opal, Squirrel), Shaded Colours (includes Beige, Bluepoint, Chocolate Torte, Iron Grey, Sable, Sealpoint, Siamese, Siamese Smoke, Sooty Fawn), Tan Patterns (includes Fox-Black, Fox-Blue, Fox-Chocolate, Fox-Lilac, Otter-Black, Otter-Blue, Otter-Chocolate, Otter-Lilac, Marten Sable, Marten Smoke), Other Colours (includes Butterfly, Fawn, Orange, Steel), and "Any other [BRC] colour [...] excluding Broken Pattern."
  9. ^ For the Champagne d'Argent, ARBA states: "[...] the surface color should be as near the color of skimmed milk, old silver, or light ultramarine (meaning washed out blue) as is possible. Fur over entire body should carry a liberal sprinkling of longer black guard hairs."
  10. ^ For the Polish [UK], the BRC recognizes seven groups of colors/patterns: Self Colours (includes Black, Blue, Brown, Lilac, White), Shaded Self Colours (includes Sable Siamese, Smoke Pearl Siamese), Agouti Patterns (includes Agouti, Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Lynx, Opal, Red Agouti, Squirrel), Tan Patterns (includes Tans, Foxes, Otter, Sable Marten, Smoke Pearl Marten), Marked (includes Himalayan), Other Colours (includes Fawn, Orange, Steel, Tortoiseshell [or Sooty Fawn]), and Any Other Variety ("To follow normal pattern.").
  11. ^ For the Rex [US], ARBA recognizes the following colors: Amber, Black, Blue, Broken (includes all dual colors [any plus white], plus four tri-colors the following pair plus white]: Black & Golden Orange, Lavender Blue & Golden Fawn, dark Chocolate Brown & Golden Orange, Dove Gray & Golden Fawn), Californian, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Otter (includes Black Otter, Blue Otter, Chocolate Otter, Lilac Otter), Red, Sable, Seal, White.
  12. ^ For the Satin [UK], the BRC recognizes: Argente d'Champagne, Argente Bleu, Argente Brun, Argente Crème, Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Castor, Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Fawn, Fox–Black, Fox–Blue, Fox–Chocolate, Fox–Lilac, Havana, Himalayan, Himalayan–Blue, Himalayan–Rex, Ivory, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Orange, Sable (Marten), Sable (Siamese), Seal Pointed, Smoke Pearl (Marten), Smoke Pearl (Siamese), Sooty Fawn, Squirrel, [and any other BRC colour or pattern].
  13. ^ For the Tri-Colour Dutch, the BRC states: "Ideally one cheek to be orange -the other cheek black with ears black on orange side and orange on black cheek side. Blaze is white. It commences as a point starting from near the ear roots and gradually widens evenly passing between the eyes on to the neck and nape. This white must be as wide as possible. Must not pass between the ears. The saddle must make a true ring around the body and be placed 2-3 cm (34-114in) behind the front feet. The coloured half must be 2-3 cm (34-114in) banded as regularly as possible with alternating bands of black and orange. Stops an evenly cut pair, clearing the toes, and finishing no more than halfway along the foot."
  14. ^ For the Tri-Colour English, the BRC states (in part): "Marking/Pattern to be a mixture of Black and Orange or Blue and Yellow [either combination: with White]. Each part of the marking/pattern to be bi-coloured, with the exception of the cheek spots which may be single coloured. Perfect Butterfly Smut. Circle around eyes. Cheek spots to be clear from eye circles. Unbroken Saddle, to be herring-boned and clear in any distinct colour, from base of ears to tip of tail. Body or loin markings to be broken up and not to catch the saddle. Chain markings, to be as even as possible on each side. Leg markings, one distinct spot on each leg. Ideal - The markings on both sides of the rabbit to be equally balanced. Chain markings, to commence at the base of the ears in small spots, increasing in size towards the loins."

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Further reading

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  • The Official Guide Book Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies, from the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
  • Rabbitlopaedia - A complete guide to Rabbit Care, by Meg Brown & Virginia Richardson, Ringpress
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