Very Small Breeds:
 Netherland Dwarf |
"The Gem Of The Fancy" When you count all the groups and varieties of the Netherland Dwarf, come in over 30 colors and patterns. They were accepted by the ARBA in 1969, and became instantly popular. Small animals with short, erect ears, adult bucks and does should weigh about 2 pounds. |
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 Britannia Petite |
"The Fancy’s Elite" Known in Britain as the "Polish" . A neat, compact breed, available in a variety of colors. Bucks and does weigh about 2 1/4 pounds. |
AM. BRITANNIA PETITE R.S. Janet Forrest |
 Dwarf Hotot |
"The Eyes Of The Fancy" The Dwarf Hotot originated in Germany. The short, compact body is completely white, with a thin black ring around each eye. Bucks and does weigh about 2 1/4 pounds. |
American Dwarf Hotot Rabbit Club
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 Jersey Wooly |
"The Fluf Of The Fancy" The Jersey Wooly was accepted by ARBA in 1988. The jersey Wooly comes in 5 different color groups, include agouti, pointed white, self, shaded and tan pattern. Short, compact body covered by long dense fur 2 - 3 inches in length. Bucks and does should weigh about 3 pounds. |
National Jersey Wooly rabbit club |
 Polish |
"The Little Aristocrat" A small, compact breed, the Polish are bred in several varieties icluding black, blue, chocolate, blue-eyed white and ruby-eyed white. Fur is short, fine and dense. Ideal weight for senior bucks and does is 2 1/2 pounds. |
American Polish Rabbit Club
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 Holland Lop |
"The Hallmark Breed" Accepted by ARBA in 1980, the Holland Lop was developed in the Netherlands. The Holland Lop is small and compact with ears that hang down close to the head. Color groups include agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks and does should weigh 3 pounds. |
Holland Lop Specialty Club |
 American Fuzzy Lop |
"Head Of The Fancy" The American Fuzzy Lop is a cross between the Holland Lop and Angora. The American Fuzzy Lop was became a recognized breed in 1988. Color groups include agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded and solid. Buck and does weigh about 3 1/2 pounds. |
American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club |
Small Breeds:
 Mini Rex |
"The Heir To The Throne" Mini Rex's are known for their soft plush fur. A relatively new breed, the Mini Rex was accepted by ARBA in 1988. Mini Rex come in many different colors including blue, californian, castor, chinchilla, lynx, opal, red, seal, tortoise, white and broken group. Ideal weight for adult bucks is 4 pounds, while does should weigh 4 1/4 pounds. |
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 Dutch |
"World’s Finest Show Rabbit" One of the oldest rabbit breeds, today it is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. The Dutch have very distinctive markings - available in black, blue, chocolate, tortoise, steel and gray . A compact breed, the Dutch weighs about 4 1/2 pounds. |
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 Florida White |
"The Little White Rabbit That Fills So Many Needs" Florida White's were accepted by ARBA in the early 1960s. They come in just one color - white. Bucks and does should weigh 5 pounds. |
FLORIDA WHITE R.B.A. Pat Fossler, |
 Tan |
"Aristocrat Of The Fancy" Varieties include black, blue, chocolate and lilac. Bucks weigh between 4 and 5 1/2 pounds; does weigh between 4 and 6 pounds. |
American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club |
 Silver |
"The Sterling Breed" Silvers come in three colors - black, brown and fawn - with the black variety being the most popular. Bucks and does should weigh about 6 pounds. |
National Silver Rabbit Club |
 Mini Lop |
Often confused with the Holland Lop (the smallest lops). Groups include agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks weigh 5 1/2 pounds, does weigh 6. | National Mini Lop rabbit club |
 Havana |
"The Mink Of The Rabbit Family" Havana come in three recognised colors: black, blue and chocolate. Bucks an does should weigh between 5 1/4 and 5 1/2 pounds. |
Havana Rabbit Breeders |
 English Angora |
"The Bunny With A Bonus" Believed to have originated in Turkey, hundreds of years ago. It is the only rabbit to be classed as a wool-producer, other Angora breeds are classified as fur producers. Groups include agouti, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks weigh about 5 1/2 pounds; does weigh 6 1/2. |
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 Standard Chinchilla |
"The Original Chin" The smallest of the Chinchilla breeds. Bucks weigh 6 pounds, does weigh 6 1/2 pounds. |
American Standard Chinchilla RBAbowman@cros.net |
Medium-To-Large Breeds:
 English Spot |
"Spotted Beauty Of The Rabbitdom" The English Spot's exact origins are unknown,but are believed to have originated from Flemish breeds and some species of white or spotted wild rabbit. Colors include black, blue, chocolate, gold, gray, lilac and tortoise. English Spot buck weighs 6 pounds, while the doe weighs 7. |
English Spot |
 Lilac |
The Lilac originated as a sport from the Havana and still occasionally appears in Havana litters. The characteristic coat color is, in fact, a diluted Havana brown. The ideal color is uniform, medium dove-gray color with a pinkish tint on the surface. Bucks weigh 6 to 7 pounds, while does weigh 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 pounds. | Bob Koch, |
 Belgian Hare |
"King Of The Fancy" The Belgian Hare is believed to have originated in Belgium. They have a long, fine body and racy appearance. Bucks and does weigh about 8 pounds. |
American Belgian Hare Club |
 Satin Angora |
"The Bunny With A Bonus" The Satin Angora was produced by crossing a copper Satin and a fawn French Angora. Color groups include agouti, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks and does weigh about 8 pounds. |
National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club |
 American Sable |
Sables are the result of Chinchilla crosses and have, at times, been crossed with Chocolate Havanas to obtain a deeper sepia color. Bucks weigh about 8 pounds, while does weigh 9 pounds. | AMERICAN SABLE RABBIT SOCIETY rnking@woh.rr.com |
 American |
"Established As A Classic" The American breed was first established in 1917. They come in Blue, and white. Bucks weigh about 10 pounds, does weigh about 11. |
AMERICAN BLUE & WHITE R. C. Charles Osborn |
 Harlequin |
"The Royal Jester" Originally developed in France. They come in two color patterns, Japanese and Magpie, and are bred in black, blue, chocolate and lilac. They have a checker board look. Bucks should weigh 7 1/2 pounds; does should weigh 8 pounds. |
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 Rhinelander |
"Calico Of The Fancy" Bucks should weigh 8 pounds; does should weigh 8 1/2 pounds. |
RHINELANDER R.C. OF A. Linda Carter |
 French Angora |
"The Bunny With A Bonus" Colors include agouti, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks and does weigh about 8 pounds. |
National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club |
 Rex |
"The King Of The Rabbits" Known for their soft, plush feeling coats. Colors include black, black otter, blue, California, castor, chinchilla, chocolate, lilac, lynx, opal, red, sable, seal, white and broken group. Rex bucks should weigh 8 pounds, while does should weigh 9. |
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 Californian |
"From East Coast To West Californians Are The Best!" Accepted by ARBA shortly after 1939. Californian's are white with black on the nose, ears, feet and tail. Bucks weigh 8 to 10 pounds, while does weigh 8 1/2 to 10 1/2. |
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 Beveren |
"The Breed Of Distinction" The Beveren rabbit, developed in the late 19th century in the city of Beveren, was notable because the blue variety gained such rapid popularity. Available in black, Blue and blue-eyed white. Bucks weigh about 9 pounds and does weigh around 10. |
American Beveren Rabbit Club
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 Palomino |
Originating from Washington state. They come in only two colors, golden and lynx. Bucks weigh 9 pounds and does weigh around 10. | Palomino National Rabbit Club |
 Cinnamon |
"The Spice of the Rabbits" Produced by cross-breedings New Zealand Whites, Chinchillas, Checkered Giants and Californians. Accepted by the ARBA in 1972. Bucks weigh 9 1/2 pounds, and does weigh 10 pounds. |
Cinnamon Rabbit Breeders Association
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 Satin |
"The Rabbit Of Beauty And Distinction" A mutation of chocolate Havana. Fine wool with a distinct sheen. Colors include black, blue, Californian, chinchilla, chocolate, copper, red, Siamese, white and broken group. Bucks weigh 9 1/2 pounds; does weigh 10. |
American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association
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 Creme D'Argent |
"The Cream Of The Fancy" Originated in France, and first appeared in the United States in 1934. Bucks weigh 9 pounds, and does weigh 10 pounds. |
Creme D'Argent Rabbit Federation |
 Champagne d'Argent |
"The Silver Beauty" The name doesnt refer to color but rather the region of France that they came from. Bucks weigh 10 pounds, and does weigh 10 1/2. |
CHAMPAGNE D’ARGENT R.F. cleerchamp@gallatinriver.net |
 New Zealand |
"The Breed In The Lead" Colors include black, red and white. Bucks weighing 10 pounds and does weighing 11. |
A..F. OF NEW ZEALAND R.B. Susan Estes, |
 Silver Fox |
"One Of A Kind Since 1929" Accepted by the ARBA in 1925. Available in black and blue. Ideal weight is 9 1/2 pounds for bucks and 10 1/2 pounds for does. |
N. SILVER FOX R.C. silfoxes@IowaTelecom.net |
 Silver Marten |
A sport from the Chinchilla breed. Varieties include black, blue, chocolate and silver. Bucks should weigh about 7 1/2 pounds, while does should weigh 8 1/2. | Silver Marten Rabbit Club
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Giant Breeds:
 Giant Angora |
"The Bunny With A Bonus" Bred for maximum wool production. Groups include ruby-eyed white and blue-eyed white. Bucks weigh more than 8 1/2 pounds, while does weigh more than 9 1/2. |
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 English Lop |
"King Of The Fancy" English Lops with ears that measure 24 inches in length are common. The record is 28 1/2 inches. Colors include agouti, brindled, broken, self, shaded, solid and ticked. Bucks should weigh more than 9 pounds, while does weigh more than 10. |
Lop Rabbit Club of America Jeanne Welch |
 French Lop |
"King Of The Fancy" Believed to have been developed from a cross of the English Lop and Flemish Giant rabbits. Males should weigh more than 10 pounds, while does should weigh more than 11. |
Lop Rabbit Club of America LRCAsecretary@aol.com |
 Checkered Giant |
"The Rabbit Beautiful" Believed to have been developed from the Flemish Giant and a wild German wild hare. Checkered Giants were imported to the United States in 1910. Only two colors are black and blue. Bucks weigh 11 pounds or more, while does weigh 12 pounds or more. |
American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club Inc.
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 Giant Chinchilla |
"The Gentle Giant" Developed by cross-breeding the Standard Chinchilla with other breeds, including the Flemish Giant. Bucks should weigh between 13 and 14 pounds, with does weighing between 14 and 15 pounds. |
GIANT CHINCHILLA R.A. Larry Miley |
 Flemish Giant |
"The Universal Breed" Color varieties include black, blue, fawn, light gray, sandy, steel gray and white. Bucks should weigh 13 pounds or more, with does weighing 14 pounds or more. |
N.F. OF FLEMISH GIANT R.B. bushflem@gte.net |
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