Rabbit Breeding

My day at the show in Tolleson, Arizona. Chatting with friends and pictures of my day.

New Zealand Rabbits come in a virtual rainbow of colors, including red white and blue! Originally bred for meat and their unusually luxurious fur, the New Zealand is now one of the most popular breeds in the world of rabbit showing.

Usually bucks weigh ten pounds and females tip the scales at around eleven pounds.

Overweight New Zealand Rabbits are not as graceful as slimmer animals, though their bodies should be deep and broad.

The head should also be broad. New Zealand Rabbits are a medium length breed and have very straight, stocky front legs that are considerably shorter than many other breeds. They also have fairly short necks and carry their ears evenly, with little droop. The show rabbit’s ears should have round tips and should be quite furry! Doe New Zealand Rabbits are still considered attractive show animals even with a small dewlap. Read more…