The Havana Rabbit is a rabbit breed that first appeared in the Netherlands in 1898. The breed is ancestral to several others, including the Fee de Marbourg, Perlefee and Gris Perle de Hal. Havanas are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association in five colour types: chocolate, lilac, black, blue, and broken. Their average weight is between 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) and 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg).[1]
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 Havana Rabbit
Top: Havana Rabbit relaxing Bottom: Havana Rabbit with ears perked up | |
| Year created | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Recognised mainly by | American Rabbit Breeders Association |
| Weight | 2.0kg-2.9kg (4.5lbs-6.5lbs) |
Scientific Information
editThe Havana Rabbit belongs to:
- Domain: Eukarya-
- Kingdom: Animalia-
- Phylum: Chordata-
- Class: Mammalia-
- Order: Lagomorpha-
- Family: Leporidae-
- Genus: Oryctolagus-
- Species: Oryctolagus Cuniculus-
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Earle-Bridges, Michele; Gendron, Karen (2000). Rabbit Handbook. Barron's Educational Series. p. 112. ISBN 0-7641-1246-5.
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External links
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