They get along with new people, children, and other pets (even large dogs).
Like the White New Zealand Rabbit, the White Flemish Giant was also originally bred for meat, but due to their intelligence, docility, and curiosity, they also became pets – in fact, they are highly sought-after.įlemish Giants are perhaps the calmest rabbit breed there is, and not prone to panicking, fighting, etc. True to their name, these enormous rabbits can reach up to 3 feet long, and weigh a whopping 10-22 pounds (wow!). They do exist, and you can find them for sale, however. Their temperaments also take after Flemish Giants, as, compared to smaller breeds, Balance De Hotots tend to be rather friendlier and braver.įlemish Giant Rabbits are typically brown, gray, or black – White Flemish Giant Rabbits are albino, and a bit more unusual. They are bigger than your average rabbit, thanks to their Flemish Giant and Checkered Giant ancestor. Some Blanc De Hotot rabbits are seen with eye patch-like rings around their eyes, but technically the markings around their eyes should not exceed ⅛ inch (according to technical specifications, from a breeder, show, etc.).īlanc De Hotot Rabbits are quite gorgeous, with white, silver-frosted fur. The result was a large white rabbit with distinctive black eyelashes and ‘eyeliner.’ It was the early 1900s when these were bred together. The Blanc De Hotot is actually a White Flemish Giant, Checkered Giant, and White Vienna mix. This rabbit’s name comes from its origin, as it was first bred in Hotot-en-Auge, located in Normandy, France this, by Eugenie Bernhard, a renowned rabbit breeder. The Blanc De Hotot is yet another rabbit that was first bred for meat and fur it’s white fur resulted in lighter meat and furs that, compared to brown, tan, or gray, were much rarer. They’re playful, affectionate, and well-mannered, and they make really wonderful pets for the right folk.įlorida white rabbits live an average of 5-8 years and should be fed primarily Timothy hay (or another quality grass hay), followed by quality rabbit pellets, rabbit-safe vegetables, and dark lettuce (like romaine, green, or red lettuce, etc). Their bodies are more rounded than other breeds, giving them an especially cute look.Īs pets, Florida White Rabbits are both docile, and healthy, making them one of the easiest white pet rabbit breeds you can care for. This is thanks not only to the breed’s lovable personality, but also their appearance: classic red-pink albino eyes and pretty, and snowy white, super-soft fur. Fortunately, thanks to their intelligence and friendliness, many meet a kinder fate, because as pets, they have become fairly sought-after. These little guys were first bred for laboratories, and are sadly still used there today. Florida White Rabbit Image Credits Florida white rabbit is a relatively small rabbit, at just 4-5 pounds. In a pet rabbit, what more could you ask?Ħ. They have plump haunches and big ol’ ears, they’re smart, they’re playful… and you can sink your hands into their thick, luxurious fur.
Other New Zealand Rabbit colors include blue, broken, red, and black.ĭue to their intelligent and friendly natures, New Zealand White rabbits came to be used not just for food, but as companions – and they’re fairly popular. They have an albino gene that causes them to have ruby pink eyes and pure white fur. Unlike your typical cottontail, New Zealand White Rabbits can reach anywhere from 9-12 pounds (depending on their age and gender males tend to be smaller). The New Zealand White Rabbit was actually first bred in the US, to create a meat rabbit that was considerably larger.
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