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ARBA Breeds
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| American | This rabbit is considered a rare breed by the American Livestock Breed Conservancy which lists it as critical. This breed possesses a calm temperament making it an excellent project. They come in two varieties (colors) Blue and White. Max weight 12 lb |
| American Chinchilla | This breed can be credited with the development of more breeds and varieties of rabbit worldwide than any other breed of domestic rabbit. Maximum weight 12 lbs. |
| American Fuzzy Lop | This breed became a recognized breed in 1989. Known for its lopped ears, large head, and wooled coat, this breed is a sweet tempered, rabbit that is energetic and popular Maximum weight 4 lbs. |
| American Sable | This breed has a luxurious brown coat that shades from a dark sepia over the top to a lighter shade of sepia over the sides. It has a dark sepia face, ears, feet, and tail. They are often compared to a mink in color. Maximum weight 9 lbs. |
| Argente Brun | With their dense, glossy, silky coat with a deep chocolate brown undercolor, this breed is a handsome and striking animal. It was accepted at the 92nd ARBA Convention in Portland, Oregon and successfully presented by Charmaine Wardrop. |
| Belgian Hare | One of the oldest breeds of rabbits in America, it can trace its roots back to the 1880s. They were developed in the early part of the 18th century in Eastern Europe through selected breeding of wild and domestic rabbits. Max weight 9.5 lbs. |
| Beveren | First developed in Belgium during the 19th century and created from crosses of the Brabanconne, St. Nicolas Blue, and the Blue Vienna. They are rare in the United States. They are recognized in black, blue and white. – Maximum weight 12 lbs. |
| Blanc de Hotot | Derived from Hotot-en-Auge in Northern France. Recognized by the ARBA in 1979, this snow white breed with the black eyeliner has enjoyed a steady and loyal following. – Maximum weight 11 lbs. |
| Britannia Petite | Active and energetic, this breed is more high strung than other breeds. They take perseverance and patience to handle, but are one of the most showy breeds to exhibit. – Maximum weight 2.5 lbs. |
| Californian | Developed in Southern California in the 1920s by George West, this is one of the most popular breeds of rabbits in the ARBA. It is prized for its meat producing qualities as well as its pelt. Maximum weight 10.5 lbs. |
| Champagne d'Argent | Though the specific origins are unknown, the breed may have been present in France by the mid 1600s. Prized for their unique “silvery” pelt and meat producing qualities, this breed is a frequent winner on the show table. – Maximum weight 12 lbs. |
| Checkered Giant | Recognized by the ARBA in 1919, this breed is celebrating 100 years as the “rabbit beautiful”. It is easily recognized by its distinctive bold markings and arched body type. They are a running breed and require a large cage. – No maximum weight. |
| Cinnamon | Named for its russet coat color, it became a recognized breed in 1972. Developed by the Houseman Family who saw the potential of this breed. They are a commercial breed and are also valued for their meat production. – Maximum weight 11 lbs. |
| Creme D'Argent | One of the rarest breeds of rabbit, it has a stunning creamy-white color with a bright orange under-color. This rare breed, (numbers less than 1,000 in the US) has become extinct in all countries except the US and UK. – Maximum weight 11 lbs. |
| Dutch | This rabbit was developed in England during the 1830s. Breeders began selecting rabbits that bore the distinct markings that have become the hallmark of the breed we know today. It remains one of the top 10 most popular breeds. Maximum weight 5.5 lbs. |
| Dwarf Hotot | The “Eye of the Fancy” was developed in Germany from two different strains that eventually merged to become the breed we know today. Recognized by the ARBA in 1983, this breed enjoys a steady popularity and a loyal following – Maximum weight 3 lbs. |
| English Angora | One of four breeds of Angora recognized by the ARBA. This is the only breed of Angora that is classified as a compact breed. It possesses a silky, luxurious wool that is both beautiful and sought after for spinning – Maximum weight 7.5 lbs. |
| English Lop | It is considered the original lopped rabbit. Bred in the early 19th century and prized as pets in the Victorian era, the it was used to develop other lopped breeds. Its good temperament has given the nickname “the Dog of the Rabbit World” – No max weigh |
| English Spot | Developed in England in the 19th century. Through selective breeding they developed the distinctive colored markings. It made its appearance in the US in 1890 and were an instant hit. They are a running breed. Maximum weight 8 lbs. |
| Flemish Giant | Likely originated in Flanders, Belgium, and bred as early as the 16th Century. Exported to America in early 1890s to improve the size of meat rabbits during the great “rabbit boom”. Called “Gentle Giant”. No max weight. |
| Florida White | Originally developed to provide a smaller rabbit for laboratory use. Recently have frequently won Best In Show, including an ARBA Convention Best in Show. Accepted as a breed by the ARBA in 1967 by ARBA Judge Orville Miliken. – Maximum weight 6 lbs. |
| French Angora | One of four breeds of Angora recognized by the ARBA. This breed has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years due to its docile nature and unique wool producing properties. – Maximum weight 10.5 lbs. |
| French Lop | Likely developed in the 19th century by crossing the English Lop with Giant Pappillon, then came to the US in 1971. It is placid and relaxed in temperament, and is massive, heavy boned, with a strongly developed, wide and sturdy head. – no max weight. |
| Giant Angora | The largest of the four breeds of angora recognized by the ARBA. It was developed specifically as a wool producer. Its wool consists of three fiber types: Underwool, awn fluff and awn hair, and must be shorn as this breed does not moult. – No Max Weight |
| Giant Chinchilla | Developed in the US in 1921 by Edward H. Stahl to get Chinchilla fur on a larger pelt. Recognized in 1928. Called “The Million Dollar Rabbit” as Stahl was the first (perhaps only) to make a million dollars from selling breeding stock. – Max weight 16 lbs. |
| Harlequin | Originating in France and first exhibited in Paris in 1887. A “perfect” one will have a marked split of the two colors alternating on the head, ears, feet, and body. It presents a challenge to achieve a perfect 3-part harmony. – Maximum weight 9.5 lbs. |
| Havana | The “Mink of the Fancy” became an ARBA recognized breed in 1916. Prized for the mink-like quality of their fur. Today it frequently takes top honors at shows. They are a compact breed shown in 5 colors. – Maximum weight 6.5 lbs. |
| Himalayan | Known abroad as Russian Rabbit, Black Nose Rabbit from China, and the Egyptian Smut. A description first appeared in an 1857 European publication and by the end of the 19th century they were being raised for show in Great Britain. – Max weight 4.5 lbs. |
| Holland Lop | Developed by Adriann de Cock of the Netherlands to create a lop smaller than the French Lop. Recognized by ARBA in 1979. Today it is one of the five most popular breeds in the ARBA. – Maximum weight 4 lbs. |
| Jersey Wooly | This distinctive breed with the mug head and luxurious wooled coat was developed by Bonnie Seeley and recognized as a breed in 1988. Bonnie’s intent was to produce a small pet rabbit with wool that was easy to care for. – Maximum weight 3.5 lbs. |
| Lilac | Developed in Great Britain in the early 20th century, it was imported to the United States in 1922. Currently listed by the Livestock Conservancy as "watch". Known for its distinctive pinkish dove-gray coloring and luxurious fur. – Maximum weight 8 lbs. |
| Lionhead | Has a distinctive mane around its head giving it the look of a male lion. Recognized in the United States sin 2014. In 2018 it roared; capturing its first ARBA Convention Best in Show! – Maximum weight 3.75 lbs. |
| Mini Lop | Brought to the U.S. in the 1970s bearing the name Klein Widderand. It was presented by Herb Dyck and became an ARBA breed in 1980. Easily recognized by the softball-sized head and engaging lopped ears. – Maximum weight 6.5 lbs. |
| Mini Rex | Consistently the #1 or #2 top entry at any ARBA Convention. Developed in 1984 in Texas by Monna Berryhill. Became a recognized breed in 1988. Popular and available in may different colors.– Maximum weight 4.5 lbs. |
| Mini Satin | J. Leo Collins got this breed recognized by the ARBA in 2005. Originally called the Satinette, the 47th breed originally came only in one showable color – white. - Maximum weight 4-3/4 lbs. |
| Netherland Dwarf | The appeal comes from their diminutive size, variety of showable colors, and brachycephalic head. First produced in the Netherlands in the early 20th century, 25 varieties total.– Maximum weight 2.5 lbs. |
| New Zealand | More ARBA Best in Show wins than any other breed. Originally developed in the United States and got recognized in 1916. Prized for their quick growth rate and meat production.– Maximum weight 12 lbs. |
| Palomino | 1957 became the year of this breed. Named after a breed of horse similar to their color and recognized in Golden and Lynx. Multiple uses for show, pet, meat and fur. – Maximum weight 11 lbs. |
| Polish | This breed was mentioned in English literature in 1860 and was originated in Britain. Though small in size, it is not a dwarf breed, having longer ears, a non-brachycephalic head, and less cobbiness of body than the Netherland. – Maximum weight 3.5 lbs. |
| Rex | First shown at the Paris International Rabbit Show in 1924. Imported to the US in 1924 by John Fehr and Alfred Zimmerman. Today it remains the #1 breed used in fur production due to its unique coat. Known as “King of the Rabbits”.– Max weight 10.5 lbs. |
| Rhinelander | Developed in Germany in the first decade of the 20th century, and made their way to the United States in 1923 and were recognized as a breed in 1924. They are a running breed. They are considered a rare breed in the US. – Maximum weight 10 lbs. |
| Satin | First appeared in a litter of Havanas owned by Walter Huey of IN in 1934. Harvard University geneticists concluded this was a simple mutation that was unlike anything seen in rabbits. Under the same specialty club as the Mini Satin – Max weight 11 lbs. |
| Satin Angora | This commercial typed rabbit became a recognized breed in 1987. The unique silky wool which possesses a distinct sheen is considered some of the most valuable of all wool and is the hallmark of the breed. – Maximum weight 9.5 lbs. |
| Silver | One of the oldest recorded breed of domestic rabbit dating back at least to the 1500s. Around 1920 it was introduced to America and was recognized. It was one of the first breeds to ever be accepted.– Max weight 5 lbs. |
| Silver Fox | Developed by Walter B. Garland and was the third breed to be developed in the United States. Originally named the American Heavyweight Silver. Black and blue varieties were originally recognized, the blue variety was later dropped. – Max weight 12 lbs. |
| Silver Marten | Originally called “strange little black rabbits” in the 1920s being sports in Chinchilla litters from introducing black & tan rabbits into Chinchillas to improve type. ARBA established Black & Chocolate in 1927 and Blue & Sable in 1933 Max weight 9.5 lbs. |
| Standard Chinchilla | In the 1920s it took the US by storm. Almost overnight it was the next big thing following the Belgian Hares. Thousands of Chinchilla rabbits, including this breed, were registered with the association during the 1920’s. – Maximum weight 7.5 lbs. |
| Tan | Discovered in late 1800s from a wild colony of rabbits in England. The originals bore little resemblance to the lithe, longer limbed and sleek ones of today; rather they were a cobby style animal like a Dutch. – Maximum weight 5.5 lbs. |
| Thrianta | In 2005 this became the first new breed passed by the ARBA Standards Committee since 1988. The breed was originally developed in Sweden for the Royal House of Orange-Nassau in the late 1930s. Known as “fire of the fancy”.. – Maximum weight 6 lbs. |
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