Rabbit Breeds
There are many breeds to choose from. ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) recognizes 47 breeds at this time. Many more are trying to become one of the recognized. Here are the recognized breeds according to size.
Holland Lop - black tortDwarf: up to 4 lbs
- American Fuzzy Lop
- Britannia Petite
- Dwarf Hotot
- Holland Lop
- Jersey Wooley
- Netherland Dwarf
- Polish
Polish- broken black
Medium: 6-8 lbs
- English Angora
- Lilac
- Mini-Lop
- Silver
- Standard Chinchilla
CalifornianLarge: 8-12 lbs
- American
- American Chinchilla
- American Sable
- Belgian Hare
- Beveren
- Blanc de Hotot
- Californian
- Champagne de Argent
- Cinnamon
- Creme de Argent
- French Angora
- Harlequin
- New Zealand
- Palimino
- Rex
- Rhinelander
- Satin
- Satin Angora
- Silver Fox
- Silver Martin
Flemish Giant - fawnGiants: 12 lbs & over
- Checkered Giant
- English Lop
- Flemish Giant
- French Lop
- Giant Angora
- Giant Chinchilla
Lionhead- tortSome unrecognized breeds are:
- Lionheads (Siamese Sables passed 1st presentation!)
- Velveteen Lops
- Mini-Plush Lops - a very new breed starting to come about
- Lion Lop - a very new breed starting to come about
- Velvet Lion - a very new breed starting to come about
- Astrex Curly Rabbits - curly coated rex (very new & very rare)
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