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The American Chinchilla was bred in the USA from the Standard Chinchilla. A large meat and fur breed, it is now very rare.
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There are more than 60 breeds of rabbit ranging in size from dwarf to giant, varying in colour, appearance, lifespan and temperament. Breed standards and colours vary between countries.
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The Britannia Petite was developed in Britain in the mid 19th century and is known there as the Polish rabbit. This dwarf breed is extremely lively and energetic.
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The British Giant rabbit breed is derived from the Flemish Giant rabbit and arose as a seperate breed in the UK in the 1940s. They have good temperaments and are excellent with children and other pets.
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Breed profile of the Californian rabbit, very similar in look to the Himalayan but larger, the Californian was developed as a meat and fur breed in the 1920s. Californians are popular pets due to their calm, friendly nature
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The Checkered Giant is one of the largest rabbit breeds, easily recognised by its distinctive coloured markings. They are active, energetic rabbits and can be very playful.
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Breed profile of the Chinchilla rabbit, a docile and gentle breed with very soft, silky fur and popular as pets. These rabbits originated in France in the early 1900s, and were named for the similarity of their fur to the South American rodent.
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Breed profile of the Dutch rabbit. Good-natured, friendly and intelligent, popular as house rabbits and childrens pets. Dutch rabbits are one of the oldest rabbit breeds...
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Breed profile of the Dwarf Lop rabbit, a British breed similar to the Mini Lop in the USA. This breed is good-natured and playful, although prone to hereditary teeth problems.
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Breed profile of the The English Lop, the oldest of the lop-eared rabbit breeds. Placid and friendly in temperament, they are large rabbits with very long ears.
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The English Spot originated in Britain in the mid 19th century, became a very popular breed and much sought after as a household pet. The English Spot is a friendly, inquisitive rabbit with an engaging personality.
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Breed profile of the Flemish Giant, the largest breed of rabbit in the world, weighing around 7-8kg (15-18lbs). Popular for their large size and very laid-back, calm temperament, these gentle giants make great pets.
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Breed profile of the French Lop, the largest of the lop-eared breeds. These rabbits have a calm, even temperament and are generally good with children. Good natured and social, they will thrive on interaction with people, as well as with other rabbits.
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The Giant Chinchilla rabbit was bred in the USA from the Standard Chinchilla. Often called the 'Million Dollar rabbit', it is a very large meat and fur breed. Giant Chinchillas are becoming increasingly rare, but can be docile and gentle pets.
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The Giant Papillon is one of the largest rabbit breeds, distinctive for its dark spotted markings on a white coat. Usually gentle and good-natured, they are active, energetic rabbits and can be very playful.
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Breed profile of the Himalayan rabbit, one of the oldest breeds known for its distinctive colouring of dark points on a white coat. Popular childrens pets and house rabbits, Himalayans are generally very calm, good-natured and friendly.
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The Holland Lop is the smallest of the lop-eared rabbit breeds. Very popular as pets, they are lively rabbits, although generally good-natured and friendly. They are active, playful, and will thrive on attention.
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Breed profile of the Lionhead, one of the newest rabbit breeds, named for the mane of long hair standing up in a fringe around the head. They are small rabbits, lively and energetic but good-natured.
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Breed profile of the Mini Lop, an American dwarf lop breed derived from the German Lop, crossed with the Chinchilla. Similar to the Dwarf Lop in the UK, Mini Lops are friendly and enjoy the company of people and other rabbits.
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Breed profile of the Mini Rex rabbit. The first 'mini' Rex rabbits were bred in the Netherlands, a result of cross-breeding Netherland Dwarfs with Rex rabbits. They are quite active rabbits and can be boisterous and playful.
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Breed profile of the Miniature Lion Lop, one of the newest rabbit breeds developed by crossing Lionhead rabbits with mini lops. They are small rabbits with a mane of long hair around the head, active and social in character, mini lion lops are popular pets.
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Breed profile of the Miniature Lop, the smallest of the lop-eared breeds, known in the USA as the Holland Lop. Mini lops are lively, social and active rabbits with a dense coat and stocky build.
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The Netherland Dwarf is among the very smallest rabbit breeds and has a compact, rounded appearance. They are timid, lively, active and love climbing.
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The New Zealand Red actually originated in the United States and was bred in California around 1910 as a commercial breed for the meat and fur trade. New Zealand Reds are calm, easy-going and friendly rabbits.
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The New Zealand White is a large rabbit, originally bred in the United States for the meat and fur trade. They are exceptionally calm and docile rabbits.
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The Palomino originated in the USA in the 1950s and is easily recognisable for its distinctive fawny orange colour. Hardy and strong, this docile breed is popular as both a show rabbit and a pet.
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The Polish rabbit is the among the very smallest breeds and distinctive for its elegant, upright pose. Polish rabbits are extremely lively and energetic.
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The American Polish rabbit has its roots in the British Polish breed, from which it takes its name. It is a compact, rounded rabbit, somewhat calmer in temperament than most dwarf breeds.
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Breed profile of the Rex rabbit, an intelligent breed, affectionate and maternal, often mothering other rabbits. Rex rabbits have a unique plush texture to their coat, due to a gene mutation.
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The Satin rabbit breed originated in the United States in the 1930s and is named for the unique shine and texture of its fur. Satin are gentle, friendly, medium to large sized rabbits with very soft coats.
