rabbit guide

	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION	GENERAL INFORMATION
NEED IMAGE	American	10	11	G	N	*		*		RARE	SIZE: S: Small - 2-5 lbs. M: Medium - 5-7 lbs. L: Large - 7-10 lbs. G: Giant - 10+ lbs. FUR: N: Normal - can be short up to 1 1/2 inch W: Wool - different levels of density-all need grooming. S: Satin - transparent hair shell R: Rex - Short plush-like GROOM: * Minimal Grooming Need grooming 2+ times a week * Need almost daily grooming BEGINNING BREED: These rabbits have a great personality for a first time owner. Please be advised that these breeds are not necessarily easy to care for (for example the Angora has a great personality, but requires daily grooming) ACTIVITY LEVEL: * Relaxed, Easy going Curious, Friendly * Excitable, very active TOP 10: Some of the most popular breeds registered with the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association). These breeds should be easy to find. BEHAVIOR: Sniffing: Checking you out Begging: Want food. Stomping: Warning of danger or scared. Teeth grinding: Content. Grunt: Anger Bunny hop: Happy bunny Playing: Pushing around objects and running. Scream: Hurt Circling and nipping feet: Usually by females in heat. OTHER: Rabbits should be spayed/neutered. Un-spayed females can be territorial. Rabbits have strong urine. Litter boxes should be changed daily. There are commercial additives that can be added to the drinking water to reduce acidity. Rabbits are better kept housed separate if possible. Larger cages can be used for more than one, but should be either siblings or raised together. Allow at least an hour out of cage each day. Needs items to gnaw on. Nails need to be cut. Handling: Do not pick up by the ears. The spine is very fragile, so pick up from the back supporting supporting chest and hind legs against the body. HOUSING:* S-M 24" x 36" L-G 30" x 36" Generally the cage should be 4X the size of the rabbit or a two level condo. Flooring: Wire (1/2" x 1/2") or solid for smaller rabbits. For rabbits over 10 lbs solid floor only. Bedding: Wood shavings or shredded newspaper. NO CEDAR or PINE shavings. Litter box: Put litter box where rabbit usually goes to the bathroom. Rabbit will always go in the same corner of cage or house (if allowed to roam). OUTDOOR HOUSING: Rabbits tolerate cold more than heat, but should be kept out of drafty areas. Please research requirements for keeping rabbits outdoors before investing in a hutch and assuming the rabbit will be kept outside. HEALTH: Osteomyelitis: infection in the bone. Teeth malocclusion Hairballs Bacterial infections Wool Block: Ingesting of wool (angoras). Diarrhea Red urine: Usually normal HEALTH WARNINGS: Amoxicillon or penicillin based drugs can be fatal. Surgeries: DO NOT fast before surgery. Rabbits cannot throw up, so this is not a danger as with other animals.
	American Fuzzy Lop	3.5	3.75	S	W	***		**		Varying temperament from skittish to calm. Males are more apt to be calm, while females can be on the shy side. Active and like attention of owners and other rabbits.
	American Sable	8	9	L	N	*		*		Friendly, crave attention on their terms, like other rabbits, docile, will grunt when distressed.
	Angora, English	6	6.5	M	W	***	BEGIN BREED	*		Gentle, calm, docile, curious, likes people, good house rabbits, good with kids, 'dog like personality'.
	Angora, French	8	8	L	W	**	BEGIN BREED	*		Requires less grooming than other angora breeds. Calm, good temperament.
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
Oldhaus (wikipedia)	Angora, Giant	9.5	10	G	W	***	BEGIN BREED	*		Docile, easy to handle, good pets and can be leash trained
	Angora, Satin	8	8	L	W	***	BEGIN BREED	*		Docile, good temperament
NEED IMAGE	Belgian Hare	8	8	L	N	*		**		Friendly, startle easily, curious, one of the smartest rabbit breeds, active, delicate boned (careful handling)
NEED IMAGE	Beveren	10	11	G	N	*		*		Rare breed, well tempered, very intelligent, clean, love to hop outside, curious
Elizabeth Hall (wikipedia)	Britannia Petite	2.5	2.5	S	N	*		***		Wild temperament. Do not make good pets, although if handled properly can be calm, high strung, very curious, need lots of attention
	Californian	9	9.5	L	N	*	BEGIN BREED	*	X	Laid-back, easy to train, make excellent pets, loves attention
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
	Champagne D'Argent	10	10.5	G	N	*				Calm, enjoy attention, do not do well in the heat, docile, love to cuddle
	Checkered Giant	11	12	G	N	*		***		Territorial, can be temperamental, fast, startle easy, should be handled regularly to keep tame
	Chinchilla, American	9 to 11	11 to 12	G	N	**		*		Calm, enjoy attention, good with children
Hagen Graebner (wikipedia)	Chinchilla, Giant	12 to 15	13 to 16	G	N	**		*		Gentle Giant', calm, enjoys attention, sweet, affectionate, good with children
Carl Heuer (wikipedia)	Chinchilla, Standard	6	6.5	M	N	**				Craves attention, calm, loving, good with children
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
NEED IMAGE	Cinnamon	9.5	10	L	N	*		*		RARE, fairly calm
NEED IMAGE	Crème D'Argent	9	10	L	N	*		/*		Gentle, calm, make good pets, lush fur.
	Dutch	4.5	4.5	S	N	*	BEGIN BREED	*	X	Calm, good with children, loving; small, but can be handled, enjoys attention
	Dwarf Hotot	2.5	2.5	S	N	*		/*		Sweet, affectionate, curious, playful, love attention, enjoy toys
	English Spot	6	7	M	N	*	BEGIN BREED	***		Inquisitive, friendly, calm, docile, good with children
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
	Flemish Giant	13	14	G	N	*		*		"Gentle Giant'. Docile, very affectionate, sweet, laid back. Require large cage and solid floor due to size. Great house or yard pet. Come when called. Great with children. 'Dog like personality'.
NEED IMAGE	Florida White	5	5	M	N	*		**	X	Fairly calm, likes to cuddle, easy to care for
NEED IMAGE	Harlequin (Japanese or Magpie)	7.5	8	L	N	*		*		Calm, enjoy attention, curious, gentle, good with children
NEED IMAGE	Havana	5 1/4- 5 1/2	5 1/4- 5 1/2	M	N	*		***		One of the calmer breeds, good pet, clean, likes attention
	Himalayan	3.5	3.5	S	N	*	BEGIN BREED	*		Good with younger children calm, good temperament , charming, good pet, lively as house rabbits, tolerant. Initially aloof-takes time to build relationship. Can squeeze into small spaces. will sit on lap.
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
	Hotot	9	10	L	N	*		***		Calm, lovable, good pet, likes attention
	Jersey Wooly (Dwarf angora)	3	3	S	W	**		*	X	Non matting wool, affectionate, playful, like to be around other animals, friendly, social, can get attached to one person
NEED IMAGE	Lilac	6 to 7	6 1/2 - 7 1/2	M	N	*		*		Rare, very sweet disposition, excellent with children, docile
	Lionhead					**		**		Friendly, sweet, docile pets, love petting, love attention, little more fiery than lops. Better suited to adults or competent children. Not a good first rabbit or for young children.
	Lop, English	9	10	L	N	*		*		Extremely calm, relaxed, very friendly
	Lop, French	10	11	L	N	*		**		"Gentle Giant'. Easy going, quite tolerant of toddlers tugs and hugs.
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
	Lop, Holland	3	3	S	N	*	BEGIN BREED	**	X	gentle nature, sweet temperament, nonaggressive, calm, some can be startled easily, loving, good with children
	Lop, Mini	5.5	6	M	N	*	BEGIN BREED	*	X	Laid back, excellent temperaments, good house pet, sweet, love attention and love to be handled and cuddled, easily trained,
	Netherland Dwarf	2	2	S	N	*		***	X	Can be nippy, not good with small children, inquisitive, cheeky, independent, active, easily stressed
	New Zealand	10	11	G	N	**	BEGIN BREED	/*	X	Social, outgoing, friendly, calm, even tempered, good house pet, likes to be handled
	Palomino	9	10	L	N	*		*		Gentle, sweet, friendly
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
	Polish	2.5	2.5	S	N	*		**	X	High strung, reserved, active, not a cuddler, not good with young children
Mr. Rex (wikipedia)	Rex	8	9	L	R	*		**		Friendly, medium activity level, easy to handle
	Rex, Mini (Velveteen rabbit)	4	4.5	S	R	*	BEGIN BREED	**	X	Graceful, sweet, good natured, good pets, excellent child's pet, consistently good disposition, rarely aggressive, can be nervous
NEED IMAGE	Rhinelander	8	8.5	L	N	*		***		Laid back, nonaggressive
NEED IMAGE	Satin	9.5	10	L	S	*		*	X
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
NEED IMAGE	Silver	6	6	M	N	*		***		Rare
NEED IMAGE	Silver Fox	9.5	10.5	G	N	*		*		Rare, shy, nervous, rarely show any kind of aggression. If handled correctly they make good pets .
	Silver Marten	7.5	8.5	L	N	*		**
NEED IMAGE	Sussex	7	7	L	N	*				New breed. Good house pets, good companions, like attention, tolerate other animals, friendly, outgoing.
	BREED	SIZE BUCK lbs.	SIZE DOE lbs.	SIZE	FUR	GROOM	BEGIN BREED	ACTIVITY LEVEL	TOP 10	INFORMATION
Kelly Flynn (wikipedia)	Tan	4 to 5.5	4 to 6	M	N	*		**
NEED IMAGE	Lop, German	6 to 8	6 to 8	L	N	*				Good with older children. Good house rabbit.
NEED IMAGE	Lop, Dwarf	4 to 5	4 to 5	S	N	*				Cheerful, outgoing. Front teeth malocclusion, eye trouble. Good house rabbit.
NEED IMAGE	Lop, Velveteen	5	5	M	N	*				They have the velvet fur and size of the Mini Rex with the look of the English Lop. The personality is exceptionally sweet and loves attention and cuddles.
NEED IMAGE	Thrianta	4-6		M	N	*				Gentle, great pets, friendly, curious