Breeds

Basic Appearance: The English spot is a full arch breed, with a long, lean body and a beautiful spotted pattern on its white coat. English spots have a nose marking called a “butterfly,” eye circles, cheek spots, colored ears, and a strip of color down their back called a “herringbone.” They have side markings consisting of distinct round spots that should … Read more

Basic Appearance: The most notable characteristic of English lops is definitely their ears. They have ears that can reach an “ear span” of over 21 inches from tip to tip, with a world record of 31 inches! Other lop breeds have a ridge of cartiladge called a crown that causes their ears to hang down, but English lops’ … Read more

Basic Appearance: The English angora looks like a ball of fluff, to quote the breed standard. They come in many colors, and have long, dense wool over their entire body. English angoras even have wool on their head, ears, feet, and tail. History, Temperament, and Common Uses: The exact history of angora rabbits is unknown, … Read more

Basic Appearance: Dutch are very flashy little rabbits, with distinctive white-blazed faces and two-toned bodies. Dutch are one of the most easily recognized and popular rabbits, and it’s easy to see why. They are small and compact, making them easy to handle, even for children. Dutch have short, glossy fur. History, Temperament, and Common Uses: The Dutch rabbit … Read more

Basic Appearance: Dwarf Hotots are one of the cutest breeds of rabbits. They are white as snow, with a snowball shaped body. Dwarf Hotots’ most recognizable trait is their black or chocolate banded eyes. They are very small, only weighing a few pounds when full grown. Hotot is correctly pronounced Oh Toe. History, Temperament, and … Read more

Basic Appearance: The Californian is one of the most popular breeds of rabbits in the United States. It is a top competitor in the meat pen class. This is due to its smooth, firm body. Cals are pure white except for their ears, nose, feet, and tail, which are black, blue,  chocolate, or lilac. They have a thick, flyback coat. … Read more

Basic Appearance: The Belgian is actually a rabbit, although with its long legs and slender body it looks like a hare. It stands with its arched body completely off the ground, giving it a very alert appearance. History, Temperament, and Common Uses: Belgian hares helped make the rabbit fancy what it is today. When they were first imported to … Read more

The American fuzzy lop has lots of personality and is gaining popularity. They are an inquisitive breed and are suitable for pets and show or 4-H rabbits. Their wool can even be spun into yarn! Species Name Oryctolagus cuniculus ARBA Body Type Compact Weight Up to 4 lbs Lifespan 5-8 years Fur Type Dense, slightly course wool … Read more