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Beveren rabbit

Breed Characteristics

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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.
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