New Zealand Rabbits are Commercial Body Types with many bred for meat. New Zealands are large, weighing 9-12 lbs. full grown. The females (does) are heavier than the males (bucks). Their bodies are round and large with large heads. Does have longer faces than bucks. Ears are about 6 inches long. In spite of their […]
Developed in England in the 19th century, the English Lop is thought to be the first lop rabbit bred by man. It is also one of the oldest domestic breeds of rabbit. It is a member of the Smei-Arch Body Type. English Lops weigh about 11 lbs. full-grown. Life span is 5 years and more. […]
Another Commercial Body Type is the beautiful Silver Marten Rabbit. Less than 100 years old, the Silver Marten was recognized as a breed in the 1920s. Silver Martens are an American breed, a result of crossings between the Tan and Chinchilla breeds of rabbit. They weigh about 6-9 lbs. fully grown. Their round bodies are […]
