Stone spotlights all 49 breeds recognized by the american rabbit breeders association with adorable original photos, engaging descriptions, and fun facts. Decide on whether heritage or common rabbit breeds are best for your homestead, and what to feed the herd. An introduction to rabbit breeds animals grit magazine. May 30, 2019 however, they are more highmaintenance and require consistent, daily care. This catalog of rabbit breeds lists all rabbit breeds recognized in the usa, i ncluding a brief description and a link to the breeds national organization if available. In this article, however, we can certainly give each breed a quick overview. Or, purchase our complete domestic rabbit breeds e book here or. Rabbit production pdf book free download rabbit, show. The only rabbit breeds picture book japan the worlds largest rabbit association arba to introduce in detail in the color varieties 48 species of rabbit to be certified. Bob bennett is an excellent business man and provides a frank, clear, usable, and inspirational book on rabbits as livestock. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment. Some of these are the belgian hare, californian, the new zealand and flemish giant. Stone is the author and photographer of rabbit breeds.
Colors include white, black, otter, chesnut, agouti like a wild rabbit, and sable marten. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat. This is not a pet rabbit book, though it covers rabbits thoroughly enough including their breeds, feeding, care, and housing in a detail that would also be useful to owners of pet rabbits. Mar 03, 2014 i dont recommend large or giant breeds for firsttime rabbit owners simply because they are more difficult to handle, making showmanship difficult. Delightful photos accompany a profile for each breed that details its history, characteristics and uses. Continental giants, or contis for short, are effectually a collective group of countrynamed specific giant breeds of rabbits, rather than one individual, single breed. This information was enlarged and revised the variety large picture book of rabbit in the october 2010 publication. All rabbit breeds recognized in usa by american rabbit. The pocket guide to 49 essential breeds 9781612126029. Rabbits are wonderful and intelligent animals, but with more than 60 breeds of them in existence, we understand that narrowing down the vast amount of choices that are available is very important. Rabbit curriculum teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising a rabbit, how to care for a rabbit and much, much more. Geoff russell was britains top breeder and exhibitor of the english lop for many years, and he has also been a british rabbit council district advisor and judge.
Domestic rabbits can be kept at home and raised while wild rabbits should not be handled. The chinchilla can be credited with the development of more breeds and varieties of rabbit worldwide than any other breed of domestic rabbit. The book then goes on to detial the processes of housing, feeding, training and showing your rabbit. The american rabbit breeders association arba is the national rabbit organization that recognizes these rabbit breeds. The backyard homestead guide to raising farm animals. Buy how to breed a rabbit the ultimate guide to bunny and rabbit breeding, baby rabbits and rabbit care. The american rabbit breeders association currently recognizes 49 rabbit breeds and the british rabbit council recognizes 106. The lionhead rabbit is an increasingly popular breed which can be identified by an outstanding and unique mane of fur around their neck, resembling that of a lions mane, henceforth being how the breed name was established. The british rabbit council recognizes more than 50 rabbit breeds. The american rabbit breeders association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. Rabbit breeds are the many differing varieties of the wild rabbit which have been created either by natural selection of by selective breeding. This handsome and educational guide is sure to inform and bring a smile to the face of rabbit fanciers and general animal lovers alike. The dutch is a very popular breed easily distinguished by its markings.
On the other end of the spectrum, the mini and dwarf breeds are easy to handle because of their size, but they are not known for having temperaments ideal for a newbie. Not only do they require little attention, but they also provide a. There are many different different breeds with different varieties within that particular breed coming in varying shapes, colours, and sizes. Aug 12, 2019 the domestic rabbit and any of the several breeds and varieties have descended from the european rabbit that has simply been domesticated. Most breeders say that the breeds that were originally bred for meat are your best choices for an outdoor bunny. Domestic rabbit breeds will help answer your questions about which breed or. While the scope of these breeds cannot be fully explored within the limitations of this article, i would recommend my previous book, the field guide to rabbits, to anyone wishing to gain knowledge of the details and history of each of the 47 rabbit breeds. Bred in the early 19th century and prized as pets in the victorian era, the english lop was used to develop other lopped breeds such as the french and mini lop. A rabbit breed is a distinct variety created through natural selection or, more often, though selective breeding for specific characteristics, including size, fur length, quality, or color, feed conversion ratio, climate adaptability, or temperament. The book starts with advice on choosing a rabbit from the myriad of breeds, from the petite mini lop to the enormous continental giant. Rabbit breeders, we proudly provide the best directory on the web. This book includes an exhaustive list of all the rabbit breeds accepted by the american rabbit breeders association. With almost 20,000 members throughout the united states, canada, and abroad, our members range from the pet owner with one animal to the breeder or commercial raiser with several hundred. Raising meat rabbits is a big decision for many homesteaders, including urban homesteaders.
The complete guide to rabbit breeds rabbit expert food. Our e book about global rabbit breeds, domestic rabbit breeds, a kaleidoscope of variety, contains comprehensive descriptions and many photos of 50 breeds of rabbits in the usa, plus domestic rabbit breeds in the uk, nz, and around the world. Experienced rabbit breeders have claimed these rabbits have a tendency to be more hyper and nip more than other breeds and that they require especially careful handling because of the delicate arched body type. Jan 29, 2014 if you are looking for another kind of pet to raise aside from a dog or cat,you may want to look at rabbits. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This page is for the sale of showbrood quality rabbits only, and other things related to the husbandry of. There are two main types of rabbit breeds in which all other classifications fall into. There are plenty of books that will tell you how to care for a pet this book is unique and exciting because it goes beyond that, and deals with the actual histories of countless breeds of rabbits. Workman publishing is an independently owned family of publishers of awardwinning cookbooks, parenting guides, childrens books. Selective breeding has produced rabbits ranging in size from dwarf to giant. Then make the decision as to whether raising rab raising meat rabbits is a big decision for many homesteaders, including urban homesteaders.
Thereafter, just under half of the book provides profiles of the differnt rabbit breeds. Known for having the longest ears of any rabbit breed, the english lop is also considered the original lopped rabbit. All of the breeds of rabbits recognized by the american rabbit breeders association are domestic breeds. In this article we take a closer look at 25 rabbit breeds that are common as pets, each with a picture and some information about the breed. Or, purchase our complete domestic rabbit breeds ebook here or below.
If the rabbit breed title is a link, you can follow it to our short rabbit breed information page with photo. Custom personalized fun kidfriendly daily rabbit log book to look after all your small pets needs. Packed with practical information, this book covers every aspect of rabbit raising, including. The term continental giant was purposely given for show purposes, relating to the giant breeds ie. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Ultimate list of all rabbit breeds coops and cages. Some rabbit breeds are known to be a better bet than others for outdoor living. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 specially commissioned color photographs, this mini encyclopedia features more than 40 of the most popular breeds and varieties of rabbit in a handy small format. See more ideas about rabbit breeds, rabbit and bunny. As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world. Groups such as the american rabbit breeders association arba. Phoenician sailors, ancient people who sailed the southern mediterranean sea on galley ships, accidentally discovered the european rabbit on the coast of spain, around 1200 bc. The versatile american chinchilla is the most rare of all the chinchilla breeds but is a worthy competitor on the show table.
Harlequin rabbit himalayan rabbit holland lop jersey wooly lilac rabbit lionhead rabbit mini lop mini rex netherland dwarf new zealand rabbit polish rabbit silver marten standard rex rabbit tan rabbit famous pet rabbits bernd herman oolong toby organizations american rabbit breeders association british rabbit council house rabbit society. A comprehensive array of practical information on rabbit keeping. The one area of exception, where the authors passions carried him on the path of a storyteller, concerns the enderby island rabbit. Choosing a 4h rabbit the domestication of cattle cait blog. This unique design is only available for a limited time so get yours while supplies last.
A place for friends of the american argente brun rabbit club to. I was very impressed by the authors willingness to tackle such a gigantic project, and the talent with which he pulled it off. In any rabbit breed organization, a breed standard is set for each rabbit breed, and this becomes the standard of perfection that rabbit breeders aspire to as they selectively breed these furry cuties. In addition, different breeds come with different physical characteristics, personality traits, and care needs.
Search for breeders by state and breed using our directory, or add your rabbitry today. Stone is a naturalist, nature photographer, and writer whose photos have appeared in such magazines as national wildlife, ranger rick, national geographic, field and stream, outdoor life, natural history, audubon, and smithsonian. He is the author of three books on rabbits and wrote a longrunning column in fur and feathers magazine. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat raising rabbits is one of the simplest things you can do on your homestead. Every bunny is different before you bring one hope, find out which rabbit suits your family and lifestyle. Choose the best breeds for smallspace farming, produce your own grassfed meat, gather fresh. Here is a list of some of the many rabbit breeds out there.
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