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Rabbit Breeds - Rhinelander

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

Calico of the Fancy

Showroom Groups

Shown as Standard

Weight

Junior Bucks: Minimum weight 3.25 pounds
Junior Does: Minimum weight 3.25 pounds
Senior Bucks: 6.5-9.5 pounds, ideal 8 pounds
Senior Does: 7-10 pounds, ideal 8.5 pounds

Appearance

Rhinelanders have a very unique spot appearance. Spots are often both black and orange.

Coat Type

Rhinelanders have flyback fur

General Personality

Rhinelanders are generally an active breed.


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....36
Fur.............5
Color...........27

Quality of Color
Clarity of Color

5
22

Markings........27

BODY
...Sides
...Spine
HEAD
...Butterfly
...Cheek Spots
...Ears
...Eye Circles

15
12
3
12
3
3
3
3

Condition........5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

Germany

Founder

Unknown

Brief History

The Rhinelander is one of the first tri-colored rabbits. Their origination is believed to be from the English Butterfly and the Japanese. It was imported into the United States in 1923, but was not an officially recognized breed until 1975.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1975

Conservation Status

Rhinelanders are on the Watch List


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