Curiosities about rabbits

The Alaskan rabbit was the brainchild of Max Gotha, a German rabbit judge, and another German rabbit breeder. The goal was to create a rabbit resembling the Alaskan fox for the fur trade and, to that end, their breeding programme began in 1900.

Butterfly dwarf rabbits have unique fur markings, which makes them popular in rabbit shows. In addition to their appearance, they are also playful, so children cannot resist their charm.

The Blanc de Hotot is a breed of domestic rabbit originating in Normandy, around Hotot-en-Auge, and is characterised by its white colouring and black-rimmed eyes. 

Its name says it all: the Vienna blue rabbit comes from Austria. Not only is it beautiful with its shiny blue-grey fur (the original), but it is also very affectionate. What's more, these cute little ears are in excellent health.

Despite its name, the New Zealand rabbit originated in the United States, specifically in California. It is descended from the New Zealand Reds, and developed from crosses of different breeds of rabbits, including Belgian hares and Flemish giants.

The Californian, also known as the California White, is a breed of domestic rabbit initially developed for the fur and meat industries by George S. West of Lynwood, California, beginning in 1923.

Although you may be confused when you first hear the name, the fact is that the chinchilla rabbit is not related to the chinchilla. In fact, the only thing these two furry rabbits have in common, apart from the fact that they are rodents, is the colour of their fur.

The Silver Champagne Rabbit is very special because of the silver colour of its fur. At birth it has a different coloured fur and then it turns silver, which attracts the attention of buyers at first sight.