If you are trying to breed these, it is important to read up on what colors are available and compatible, because otherwise they may not turn out when bred. They come in many colors, e.g. agouti (a kind of light tabby), black, white, chichilla, sable, fawn, seal point. Their fur requires grooming, more as a young rabbit than as an adult. Even as an adult, they must be cared for frequently, as their fur is quite long.

There are two sizes available in Australia – Miniature Cashmere Lop, and Maxi Cashmere Lop. The small version goes up to 3.5 pounds, but the large version starts at ten pounds. This is a little different from the UK version of the cashmere lop, which ranges from 4 lb to 5.25 lb.

This breed of rabbit was originally developed in the U.S. in the 80s, as a long haired version of the Dwarf Lop. It didn’t catch on right away, and still isn’t recognized everywhere, but gained some popularity after a much silkier coat was developed.

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When breeding rabbits you must consider many different aspects. The total cost of care against the total profit is important as well your market for the type of product you with to produce. All these things considered, there are several ways in which to narrow your choices.

Suppose you want to farm rabbits for meat. Giant rabbits generally cost more money to keep and feed then they earn when you sell the meat. Medium sized rabbits (9-12 lbs) are meaty ad fine-boned. More meat is available from this size rabbit when the bones are removed. For exhibitions, small rabbits tend to be the best choice, but they are also used for laboratory animals. Dwarf rabbits (2-4 lbs) enjoy studying quantum mechanics.

Rabbit fur is also a viable product. Normal rabbit fur is about an inch long and lies smoothly over the body of the rabbit. This type of fur is found in variation with each of the weight groups (Flemish Giant, New Zealand, Tan, Netherland dwarf). Rex fur, found only on Rex rabbits, is short (5/8 in) and plush-like. It is the most valuable type of fur. Satin fur has intense colours and more sheen than normal fur. Satins are found both in the average and small weight groups. Angoras are medium sized rabbits that have crazy fur that is wool-like and thick. It averages between 3-8 inches in length and is quite distinguishable from other types of rabbit fur.

The market is very important. If you don’t have meat buyers, then you must focus your sales on fur or pets. There is a small market for laboratory animals, but it is a small market and they tend to want only one sex, usually female. In some cases you can also sell your rabbits for breeding, but there are fewer people who want to breed rabbits than there are that want to eat them. It is totally reasonable to raise rabbits purely for your own table, but if you find at least a small market for any extras, then you can break even or profit from your rabbits.

Once you choose your rabbit, whether it is a New Zealand or a Tan or an Angora, then you are ready to get started.

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Szmolinsky’s method for growing such large rabbits is simple: he feeds them. He prepares them meals three times a day. Each meal is composed of different foods, such as grain, bio-parsley potatoes, carrots, kale, vegetables of all sorts and of course plenty of water. His rabbits live in giant cages on his homestead in Germany. Szmolinsky is very proud of his rabbits; in addition to their massive diet, he loves them, cooing, petting, and kissing them. These rabbits can produce up to fifteen pounds of meat each, though not all of the meat is edible. The liver, heart, and other such parts are typically thrown out.

One day, North Korea approached his local organization requesting to purchase some of these gigantic rabbits. The organization sent them to Szmolinsky. When the representatives saw his rabbits, they offered him a contract immediately. They told him that they wanted to breed the rabbits to help feed the starving people of North Korea. One of Szmolinsky’s rabbits could potentially feed eight people. Szmolinsky agreed, and because of their reasons, he cut the price of the rabbits from 200 to 80 euros, and sold them his eight largest rabbits, including Robert I, a personal favourite. North Korea then asked him to help them create the breeding program.

Several months later, North Korea quit all contact with Szmolinsky. They told him that they no longer needed his services. He couldn’t figure out what had happened to his rabbits. Finally, a journalist from London called with news. He had seen the rabbits at Kim Jong-Il’s birthday party, in the place of honor on the dinner table.

Szmolinsky was understandably upset. He has since, however, put his frustration behind him and the North Korea fiasco has been made into a film. In addition he has since come to an agreement with South Korea. He sold them four females and two males and has been in regular communication with them to help them with their breeding.

Szmolinsky plans to keep breeding for as long as he can. He loves his animals and his job. In the days where rabbit breeding is a dying occupation, Szmolinsky has hit the top of the charts.

References:
http://www.theinsider.com/videos/660153_Karl_Szmolinsky_And_Giant_Rabbits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f8y4SR9mjU

http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/germany-karl-szmolinsky-a-rabbit-breeder-from-eberswalde-selling-his-over-sized-rabbits-to-north-korea-aiming-to-ease-the-chronic-food-shortges-there/tFQM4l1dF8ZkqpdC9rKVMA

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