001. Species.

Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Color genetics is well-characterized across 5 primary loci (A, B, C, D, E) plus modifiers (W wide-band, Si silvering, V Vienna, En spotting). Two loci have peer-reviewed lethal homozygous documentation: the Dwarf locus (Dw, HMGA2 deletion - homozygous Dw/Dw "peanut" dwarves die within days; Dw/dw heterozygotes are true dwarves; dw/dw is normal-sized. OMIA 000299-9986) and the English spotting locus (En, KIT gene - homozygous En/En "Charlie" animals develop congenital megacolon; Fontanesi et al. 2014). Fur structure loci (R, L, Sa) are all recessive and independent.

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002. Breed catalog

22 recognized
rabbit breeds.

Breeds are grouped by working purpose. Each entry links to its trait profile, registry recognition, and the breeders running that breed on Breed Ledger.

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A1 entry

American Fuzzy Lop on Breed Ledger

American Fuzzy Lop

Small lop-eared wool breed developed in the United States. ARBA recognized. Compact body with wool similar to the Angora; popular in shows and as a companion.

B1 entry

Britannia Petite

Tiny, arched-body breed of English origin. ARBA recognized. Upright posture and alert expression; a popular show breed despite a more challenging temperament.

C1 entry

Californian

Large, white breed with Himalayan-pointed markings, developed for meat production. ARBA recognized. Calm, muscular, and widely used in meat rabbit operations.

D2 entries

Dutch

One of the oldest and most recognizable domestic rabbit breeds with a distinctive bicolor pattern. ARBA recognized. Calm, gentle, and easy to handle.

Dwarf Hotot on Breed Ledger

Dwarf Hotot

Small white rabbit with distinctive dark eye markings. ARBA recognized. Compact body type derived from the full-sized Blanc de Hotot.

E2 entries

English Angora on Breed Ledger

English Angora

Heavily wooled breed with fur covering the entire body including the face. ARBA recognized. Requires frequent grooming; fiber is spun for luxury yarn.

English Lop on Breed Ledger

English Lop

Large breed with the longest ears of any rabbit breed, sometimes exceeding 21 inches. ARBA recognized. Friendly and relaxed, an ancient breed from England.

F3 entries

Flemish Giant on Breed Ledger

Flemish Giant

Largest recognized rabbit breed, with bucks reach 13 lb minimum (ARBA senior buck) and does reach 14 lb minimum (ARBA senior doe); both sexes commonly exceed those minimums. ARBA recognized. Gentle, docile temperament earning the name "Gentle Giant." Available in seven colors.

French Angora

Large, commercial-body Angora breed with a less dense face and ear furnishings than the English. ARBA recognized. Popular for wool production and showing.

French Lop on Breed Ledger

French Lop

Large lop-eared breed developed in France from the English Lop. ARBA recognized. Calm, sociable, and one of the largest lop breeds.

H3 entries

Harlequin

Medium-sized breed known for distinctive alternating blocks or bands of two colors. ARBA recognized. Outgoing and playful, often called the "clown of rabbits."

Havana

Medium-sized breed with a rich, glossy chocolate coat and compact body. ARBA recognized. Even-tempered and popular in both show and pet communities.

Holland Lop on Breed Ledger

Holland Lop

Small lop-eared breed and one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the United States. ARBA recognized. Compact, friendly, and widely kept as a companion.

J1 entry

Jersey Wooly on Breed Ledger

Jersey Wooly

Small wool breed developed by crossing Angora and Netherland Dwarf. ARBA recognized. Manageable coat length and gentle temperament make it a popular show and pet rabbit.

L1 entry

Lionhead on Breed Ledger

Lionhead

Small breed with a distinctive mane of wool around the head. ARBA recognized. Compact, friendly, and rapidly growing in popularity as a companion and show rabbit.

M2 entries

Mini Lop on Breed Ledger

Mini Lop

Medium-sized lop-eared breed with a muscular, compact body. ARBA recognized. Bold, playful, and one of the most popular breeds at ARBA shows.

Mini Rex on Breed Ledger

Mini Rex

Small breed with the same distinctive plush, velvety rex coat as the standard Rex. ARBA recognized. Most popular breed at ARBA shows for many years.

N2 entries

Netherland Dwarf on Breed Ledger

Netherland Dwarf

Smallest recognized rabbit breed, known for a tiny, round head and compact body. ARBA recognized. Widely popular for shows and as a pet.

New Zealand

Large, muscular breed and the most widely used rabbit breed in commercial meat and laboratory settings. ARBA recognized. White variety most common, also available in red, black, and broken.

P1 entry

Polish

Small, fine-boned breed with a compact, rounded body and short, straight ears. ARBA recognized. Available in six ARBA-recognized colors.

R1 entry

Rex on Breed Ledger

Rex

Large breed distinguished by a plush, velvety coat resulting from a recessive mutation. ARBA recognized. Calm, intelligent, and one of the premier show breeds.

T1 entry

Tan

Small, arched-body breed with a distinctive tan pattern of markings on a dark base color. ARBA recognized. Show breed prized for precise, bold coloration.

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