A rabbit is an animal that belongs to the family of hares. They differ from hares in that they are blind and devoid of fur after birth. In nature they prefer to live in holes.
Rabbits have large and very powerful paws. There are claws on the fingers. In the wild they live in glades, meadows. Try to live in small groups. Most often found in North America, in Southeast Asia.
It is worth noting that many now breed domestic rabbits. They serve as low-calorie meat. Bred as a result of laboratory research. Such rabbits are prone to the same diseases as humans. They need to be treated immediately after detection, or it may be too late.
In this article we will consider the largest breeds of rabbits.
10. Soviet marder
Weight: 3.8 kg
Rabbits of this breed were bred by chance. The breeder Thomson made this discovery. He began to cross several different breeds, with the result that he came out soviet marder.
Outwardly they look very beautiful and unusual. It is worth saying that they are almost impossible to confuse with any others. These rabbits have slight blackouts in the area of the limbs and muzzle. Most often, the color is light brown.
The Soviet marder has a very strong physique. Body length about 50 centimeters. A fairly large and powerful hairline. This species eats only balanced food. Any other will be very harmful to them. A large amount of vitamins and nutrients are needed. The most important thing: do not forget about drinking. They should always have a bowl of water.
9. Russian ermine
Weight: 4-5 kg
Russian ermine The rabbit has many other names. For example, Chinese, Egyptian. And this is due to the fact that he constantly wandered from one place to another.
Homeland - Himalayas, and then China. Many claimed that rabbits were sacrificed in these places. In Russia, he has been known for a very long time. Pretty small in size.
Occurred as a result of crossbreeding. Rabbits have a rounded head and a wide chest. Legs are strong and straight. The color is a bit like Siamese cats. Almost entirely white, and the legs, tail and ears are black or brownish.
This breed of rabbits is completely unpretentious. They can eat almost any herb. The main thing is that nutrients, vitamins, carbohydrates, as well as fats and proteins are present in the diet.
Most often, people breed them for meat and beautiful skins. They do not require special personal care.
8. Ram
Weight: 5 kg
Rabbit ram It is considered decorative, although the weight is not small. Pretty easy to breed and care. It was bred in the 19th century. These rabbits have a very beautiful feature - hanging ears. They turned out quite by chance in the course of breeding.
And the breed was nicknamed the ram for the reason that they have a stubby head, as well as small humps on the nose. In Germany, it is considered the main in its breeding.
The fur is quite thick. Color is completely different - from light to black. It is worth noting that this species is growing very quickly. They are bred for delicious dietary meat.
Many buy sheep rabbits as gifts for children.
They are not at all timid and peaceful. And this is due to the fact that long lowered ears block the auditory canals, which is why they practically do not hear noise.
7. Vienna blue
Weight: 5 kg
First Vienna blue The rabbit was bred in Vienna. This amazing creature was brought up by a breeder named Johann Schulz. He really wanted to create a new meat breed, which would also be distinguished by high-quality fur. Later, they began to breed them in Switzerland, Germany. Popularity began to increase. In the USSR she came in 1920.
The pride of this particular breed is the gray-blue color of the fur. In this case, the color is completely not uniform. Mostly dark or, conversely, light.
They live in small rabbitries. If desired, you can breed animals in the pit. But this way can affect their fur. It is better to include more grass in the diet. But also try to make sure that rabbits receive the necessary vitamins.
6. Butterfly
Weight: 5 kg
Rabbits breed butterfly were bred in 1884 in England. They have a surprisingly beautiful color. Breeders tried to make this look as good as possible. For this, we conducted complex work.
The fur is delicate, thick and very shiny. The color is mostly white. The body is covered with various spots. Currently in demand in the market. They are especially unpretentious in care, resistant to various changes in the climate.
It is worth noting that offspring almost always survive. It can be kept in cages or in enclosures. Absolutely not prone to whims in choosing food. If desired, they can be fed to large sizes.
5. California
Weight: 5 kg
Currently Californian The rabbit is very popular. Its cultivation brings a lot of income. They adapt well to different living conditions.
Many say that they grow very quickly, and this is a big plus for the owner. For a small amount of time you can get tasty meat and valuable fur.
They were first bred by a farmer who was breeding these animals. Homeland - California. They were not recognized for a very long time, since they were considered a simple hybrid. But in 1928 they received mass recognition.
In addition to feeding, you need to observe hygiene. It is necessary to clean the cells or aviaries as often as possible. The hair of such rabbits needs to be combed. There should not be any tricks on it. It is advisable to do this once a week.
4. Soviet chinchilla
Weight: 8 kg
Soviet chinchilla considered one of the most popular breeds at present. They are very versatile. In addition to excellent fur, the owner receives real chinchilla and delicious diet meat.
They appeared in the USSR by 1927. Everyone drew attention to their chic, thick fur. When creating this type, various hybrids of other breeds were taken for crossing.
Chinchilla fur is very expensive. Many owners get a lot of money on its sale. In their behavior, rabbits are no different from other species.
3. The Gray Giant
Weight: 8 kg
Rabbits breed gray giant very resistant to various diseases. They were first introduced in 1946 in Ukraine. The livestock specialist crossed different breeds of these animals until he came to a new discovery.
Almost immediately became very popular. They are considered quite large animals. The body is very strong and powerful. The fur of this breed is not particularly valued, as it is not thick and does not always grow uniformly.
2. The White Giant
Weight: 8 kg
White giant completely not whimsical in leaving. They appeared relatively recently - in the 20th century. Belgian and German scientists worked on this. They have beautiful, snow-white fur, as well as tasty, juicy meat.
It is worth noting that they have a fairly calm character and good fertility.
1. Belgian giant
Weight: 8 kg
Breed Belgian giant was bred in Belgium. The origin is very foggy. For the first time they began to talk about them only in the 19th century.
Grow fast. But some say they need special care. They do not like cold and drafts. Contained in cages and aviaries. But the diet is standard, like so many others.