INTRODUCTION

The Giant White Bouscat rabbit is a little known breed and is considered to be in danger of extinction. Its main function is industrial (meat and fur), but if humans are encouraged to get to know it in depth, they will discover in it a gentle and tender companion.

THE ORIGIN OF THE GIANT WHITE BOUSCAT RABBIT

The Giant White Bouscat breed is a relatively abundant breed in France, introduced in 1910 in Paris and recognised as a breed on 20th June 1924. It was M. Paul Dulon who created the breed in the French region of Bouscat by crossing animals from the Angora breed with the Champagne Silver. The crossbreeding of these breeds gave, according to its creator, ‘a beautiful white rabbit but a little small’. He then proceeded to cross these animals with the grey Flanders Giant, resulting in rabbits of the same colour, which were then selected until the Bouscat White was defined.

WHAT IS THE GIANT WHITE BOUSCAT RABBIT LIKE?

1. TYPE, SHAPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODY: The shape of the body is slightly elongated, elegant, strong, with a well developed back. The dorsal line is slightly curved with a well rounded rump. The legs are of medium length and strong. In movement the rabbit should show strength and be lively and supple. In the bitch a small well formed dewlap is permitted.

2. WEIGHT:

• NORMAL WEIGHT: 6.50 kg.
• MINIMUM WEIGHT: 5.00 kg.
• MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 10,00 kg.
  
  

3. COAT: The coat is not very thick, very dense and relatively long, between 3.5 and 4 cm 3.5 to 4.0 cm. Uniform and with highlights.

• Slight faults: Short coat, little undercoat.
• SERIOUS FAULTS: Coat too short.
  
  

4. HEAD: The head is large, well developed and close to the body. The doe's head is slightly smaller and thinner than that of the male. The frontonasal profile is slightly convex.

• Slight faults: Weak, short or long head.
  
  

5. EARS: The ears are erect and of strong structure and carried in a V-shape, well rounded at the top and of a length in accordance with the body. The ideal length is between 17 and 18.5 cm.

• Slight faults: Ears thin and/or wrinkled. Slightly longer or shorter in length in relation to the body.
• SERIOUS FAULTS: Length less than 15 or more than 21cm.
  
  

6. COLOUR: The colour is snowy white and glossy. The eyes are red (albino) and the claws colourless.

THE ROLE OF THE GIANT WHITE BOUSCAT RABBIT

It is an animal of mixed aptitude, meat and fur, with a well developed musculature, particularly on the back of the animal, and a homogeneous skin of great interest.

It is a breed recognised by the British Rabbit Council and the European club, but not by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

WHAT IS THE BLANC DE BOUSCAT LIKE AS A PET?

The Blanc de Bouscat rabbit has a gentle, docile temperament and a calm, relaxed demeanour, which makes it easy to handle and interact with. They are curious and like to keep busy, so providing mental stimulation through toys, interactive activities and environmental enrichment can help keep them mentally engaged and avoid boredom.

CONCLUSION

Affectionate and sweet, these white rabbits love spending time with their owners and don't mind being petted. They are also an excellent choice for children: as long as your kids know how to interact with rabbits and don't try to hold them in their arms, they will enjoy cuddling with this exceptionally well-mannered bunny.