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Harlequin rabbit
| Origin | It was developed from semi-wild Tortoiseshell Dutch rabbits. Originally it looked like a badly marked Dutch rabbit. The Harlequin was first exhibited in Paris in 1887. They were then imported into England a few years later. Harlequins were used for meat during World War 2. Harlequins are nicknamed the clown of the rabbits and the royal jester because of the color separations and markings. |
Physical Attributes
| Weight | 6 - 9.5 lbs. (2.7 - 4.3 kg) |
| Ear Type | Erect |
| Fur Type | Flyback |
| Colours | Harlequin rabbits come in two types: Japanese and Magpie. Japanese Harlequins are generally orange and either black, blue, chocolate, or lilac, while Magpie Harlequins are white (instead of orange) and either black, blue, chocolate, or lilac. A "perfect" Harlequin will be split between the two colours on the head, ears, feet, and body. It kind of looks like a perfect stripe between the two colours. Some Harlequins will have orange or white bellies. |
| Appearance | The body is banded with two colours, and the head is also two colours. It has a medium-length body with rounded hindquarters, a rounded head, and long, upright ears. |
| Other Considerations | Life Expectancy: 5 - 8 years Temperament: Gentle The Harlequin rabbit is playful, docile, and intelligent. Like most breeds the rabbit can respond to its own name and even be litter box trained. They are gentle, so they would be ideal pets for kids. |
| Best Kept In | Pen, Yard or House |
