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Rabbit Breeds - New Zealand

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

The Breed in the Lead

Showroom Varieties

Black, Broken, Red, White

Weight

Junior Weight: Minimum 4.5 pounds, Maximum 9.0 pounds
Intermediate Doe Weight: Not over 11 pounds
Intermediate Buck Weight: Not over 10 pounds
Senior Does: 10 - 12 pounds, ideal weight 11 pounds
Senior Bucks: 9 - 11 pounds, ideal weight 10 pounds

Appearance

New Zealands are a medium to large sized meaty type rabbit.

Coat Type

New Zealands have flyback fur

General Personality


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....60

Hindquarters
Midsection
Shoulders
Head&Ears
Feet&Legs

20
18
17
8
0

Fur.................15
Color...............15
Condition...........10
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Origin

United States

Founder

W.S. Preshaw

Brief History of New Zealands

The breed, despite its name, was founded in the United State. It was created to be a commercial rabbit with both and meat and fur qualities. It is believed that Belgian Hares, Angoras and possibly other white breeds were used in the creation of this breed. Several strains of the breed occurred simultaneously throughout the country.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1920's

Conservation Status

New Zealands are not at risk.


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Breed Links

National Club

American Federation of New Zealand Rabbit Breeders

Local/State/Regional Clubs

West Coast New Zealand Rabbit Breeders