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Beveren rabbit
Origin | The Beveren is one of the oldest and largest breeds of fur rabbits. It was first bred in Beveren, a small town near Antwerp in Belgium. Their coats can be blue, white, black, brown and lilac, though not all of these varieties are ARBA-recognized. There is a rare variety called the Pointed Beveren, which comes in the same colors but has white tipped hairs. The blue variety is the original. The Beveren rabbit is a rare breed. |
Physical Attributes
Weight | 8 - 12 lbs. (3.6 - 5.4 kg) |
Ear Type | Erect |
Fur Type | Rollback |
Colours | Black, Blue, Lilac, Brown and White |
Appearance | The coat should be dense and glossy with a gentle rollback fur type. Fur length is rather long having an average of 1¼ to 1½ inches. This large breed has a pronounced mandolin shape. |
Other Considerations | Their litters are large, the young grow fairly fast, and the does are typically docile and make good mothers. Life Expectancy: 8-10 years Temperament: Gentle |
Best Kept In | Pen. Cage or Yard. |