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2009 ARBA National Convention information

November 1-5, 2009
San Diego, CA

2010 ARBA National Convention information

November 7-11, 2010
Minneapolis, MN

Breeds of rabbits and cavies

Below are pictures of all current ARBA recognized breeds of Rabbits and Cavies.

Please realize many of the breeds have multiple varieties (colors), 
and it would be impossible to present a picture of each. For more
details regarding the various varieties within a breed, we suggest
purchasing a copy of the ARBA Standard of Perfection, 
or contacting the National Specialty Club which sponsors the breed.

If the National Specialty Club sponsoring the breed has a website,
clicking the breed picture will direct you to that website.

Should you have any questions regarding the breed, people raising the breed,
where you may find someone to purchase the breed from, etc. please contact
the Secretary of the National Club. They will be able to direct you to breeders in your area.

Recognized Rabbit Breeds

 

American
Max. weight - 12 pounds

American Chinchilla
Max. weight - 12 pounds

American Fuzzy Lop
Max. weight - 4 pounds

American Sable
Max. weight - 10 pounds

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Belgian Hare
Max. weight - 9 1/2 pounds

Beveren
Max. weight - 12 pounds

Blanc de Hotot
Max. weight - 11 pounds

Britannia Petite
Max. weight - 2 1/2 pounds

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Californian
Max. weight - 10 1/2 pounds

Champagne d'Argent
Max.. weight - 12 pounds

Checkered Giant
Max. weight - none

Cinnamon
Max. weight - 11 pounds

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Creme d'Argent
Max. weight - 11 pounds

Dutch
Max.. weight - 5 1/2 pounds

Dwarf Hotot
Max. weight - 3 pounds

English Angora
Max. weight - 7 1/2 pounds

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English Lop
Max. weight - none

English Spot
Max.. weight - 8 pounds

Flemish Giant
Max. weight - none

Florida White
Max. weight - 6 pounds

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French Angora
Max. weight - 10 1/2 pounds

French Lop
Max.. weight - none

Giant Angora
Max. weight - none

Giant Chinchilla
Max. weight - 16 pounds

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Harlequin
Max. weight - 9 1/2 pounds

Havana
Max.. weight - 6 1/2 pounds

Himalayan
Max. weight - 4 1/2 pounds

Holland Lop
Max. weight - 4 pounds

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Jersey Wooly
Max. weight - 3 1/2 pounds

Lilac
Max.. weight - 8 pounds

Mini Lop
Max. weight - 6 1/2 pounds

Mini Rex
Max. weight - 4 1/2 pounds

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Mini Satin
Max. weight - 4 3/4 pounds

Netherland Dwarf
Max.. weight - 2 1/2 pounds

New Zealand
Max. weight - 12 pounds

Palomino
Max. weight - 11 pounds

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Polish
Max. weight - 3 1/2 pounds

Rex
Max.. weight - 10 1/2 pounds

Rhinelander
Max. weight - 10 pounds

Satin
Max. weight - 11 pounds

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Satin Angora
Max. weight - 9 1/2 pounds

Silver
Max.. weight - 7 pounds

Silver Fox
Max. weight - 12 pounds

Silver Marten
Max. weight - 9 1/2 pounds

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Standard Chinchilla
Max. weight - 7 1/2 pounds

Tan
Max. weight - 6 pounds

Thrianta
Max.. weight - 6 pounds

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Recognized Cavy Breeds

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Abyssinian

Abyssinian Satin

American

American Satin

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Coronet

Peruvian

Peruvian Satin

Silkie

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Silkie Satin

Teddy

Teddy Satin

Texel

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White Crested

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