General Facts

Rabbits are very interesting creatures!

Picture of a rabbit in grass

  • Female rabbits are called does, while male rabbits are called bucks
  • Domestic rabbits can live up to 8-12 years
  • They can see almost a full 360 degrees!
  • The American Rabbit Breeders association currently recognizes 49 rabbits breeds
  • The rarest rabbit breed in the U.S. is the American Blue Rabbit


    • Some examples of the different breeds

    Polish

    Picture of a polish rabbit

    Size: Dwarf

    Average lifespan: 5-6 years

    Average weight: 2.5-3.5 lbs



    French Lop

    Picture of woman holding a french lop rabbit

    Size: Giant

    Average lifespan: 5-7 years

    Average weight: 10-15 lbs



    Lionhead

    Picture of a lionhead rabbit

    Size: Small/mini

    Average lifespan: 7-10 years

    Average weight: 2.5-3.5 lbs



    Flemish Giant

    Picture of Flemish Giant

    Size: Giant (up to 4 ft!)

    Average lifespan: 5-8 years

    Average weight: 9-14 lbs