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 […]
English Spot Rabbits are Full Arch Body Types. They were developed in England in the mid-19th century. They were first imported to the United States in 1910. English Spots have very distinctive coat markings. The area around the nose has the appearance of a butterfly. They have cheek spots and solid color circles around both […]
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 […]
