Different Breeds of Rabbits

Large Himalayan (Russe)
The Large Himalayan is a non-cylindrical rabbit weighing up to 5.5 kg (12 pounds), with 100% selectively bred Himalayan genetics.

Large Silver
The Large Silver is a moderately silvered, elongated rabbit weighing up to 6 kg (13.25 pounds). It is found in 5 colors. 

Lilac
Lilacs are lilac in color - that distinctive pinkish dove gray which is a dilute of the chocolate gene. They weigh up to 7.5 pounds.

Lionhead
The Lionhead rabbit is a normal-furred rabbit, with the exception of a 'mane' of long wool around the face and neck. They weigh up to 1.7 kg (3.75 pounds). 

Little Silver
The Little Silver rabbit was selectively bred to a small, cobby body type. In Germany the "Klein Silber" weighs 2.5 kg (5 1/2 pounds). 

Lop, American Fuzzy
The American Fuzzy Lop is a Holland Lop with wool. American Fuzzy Lops weigh up to 4 pounds (1.82 kg).

Lop, Cashmere
The Cashmere Lop resulted from long-wooled sports in Dwarf Lops (UK). Their 2" coats should not be wooly. They weigh up to 2.38 kg (5.25 pounds). 

Lop, Dwarf Rex
The Dwarf Rex Lop is under development in France. It is a Holland Lop with rexed fur, and is intended to be an excellent pet rabbit. 

Lop, English
English Lops are large rabbits known for their very long, lopped, ears. This ancient breed has no maximum weight requirement.

Lop, French
The French Lop is massive and blocky, with lopped ears. They must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds (6 kg) with no upward weight limit. 

Lop, German
The German Lop is a bigger version of a Mini Lop, or Deutsche Klein Widder (in Germany). They weigh up to 3.85 kg (8 1/2 pounds). 

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Magpie
The Magpie is a variety of the Harlequin that has no yellow pigment, resulting in dark and white coloration in a harlequin pattern. <a href="https://www.raising-rabbits.com/rabbit-breed-descriptions.html#Harlequin">See Harlequin rabbits</a>. In some countries, the Magpie is a separate breed.

Marten Sable (See Sable)

Mecklenburger Scheck
The Mecklenburger Scheck has a broken coat - mostly solid, with a white neck, chest and belly, and to some extent on the legs. It weighs up to 5.5 kg (12.25 pounds). 

Mini Rex (see Rex, Mini)

Mini Satin (see Satin, Mini)

Moravian White
The Moravian White is a white rabbit dusted with a tiny bit of black tipping on the hair shafts. It weighs up to 4 kg (9 pounds).

Moravian Blue
The Moravian Blue is a self-blue commercial meat rabbit weighing up to 5.5 kg (12.25 pounds), used in conjunction with other meat breeds. 

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Orange
The Orange Rabbit is a Swedish breed, a true 'orange' colored rabbit weighing up to 3.2 kg (7.25 pounds). 

Orestad
The Orestad is a red-eyed-white (albino) rabbit found only in Scandinavia. The Orestad weighs 2.5 to 3.2 kg (up to 7.25 pounds).

Palomino
The Palomino is a mix of local Washington State rabbits.  Palominos are a meat rabbit breed weighing up to 11 pounds (5 kg).  

Pani
The Pani is an important livestock animal in Japan, where it is raised for both meat and fur. This Japanese rabbit is medium to large.

Pannon White
The Pannon White rabbit is an excellent Hungarian commercial meat rabbit. They weigh up to 5.25 pounds (2.3 kg) by 10 weeks.

Perlfee
The Perlfee rabbit's distinctive fur imitates that of the Siberian squirrel. It is a pearled light blue-gray agouti. The Perlfee weighs 2.26 - 3.17 kg (5-7 pounds).

Petit Papillon Tricolor
The Swiss Petit Papillon Tricolor looks every bit like a tri-colored English Spot, albeit smaller in size (up to 7.25 pounds - 3.3 kg). 

Pointed Beveren
The Pointed Beveren has white-tipped guard hairs throughout, though less obvious on the points. It weighs a minimum of 3.17 kg (7 pounds). 

Polish
Polish rabbits in the UK are identical to Britannia Petite. Polish rabbits in the US are small pet rabbits weighing no more than 3.5 pounds. 

Prat
The Prat rabbit is a red-eyed-white Spanish meat rabbit used in three-way crossbreeding for commercial meat production. 

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Rex, Astrex
The Astrex has a very wavy rexed coat, the result of a simple recessive mutation that first occurred in 1931 in England. 

Rex, Dwarf
A Dwarf Rex is a Netherland Dwarf with rexed fur. The best quality animals are reportedly found in Germany.

Rex, Micro
Micro Rex rabbits are the size of Netherland Dwarfs, selectively bred using the smallest Mini Rex rabbits. Maximum weight is 2.25 pounds (1.02 kg) in does.

Rex, Mini
The Mini Rex rabbit is a petite Rex rabbit, a favorite breed wherever it is found. Maximum weight is 4.5 pounds (2.045 kg). 

Rex, Mini Satin
Mini Satin Rex rabbits are a mix of standard Satin with the Mini Rex rabbit. They should weigh no more than 4 1/2 pounds (2.045 kg).

Rex, Opossum
An Opossum Rex rabbit looks just like a long-eared wooly lamb, due to a coat of rexed angora. They weigh up to 8 pounds (3.63 kg).

Rex (Standard)
Rex rabbits have very short, plush, rexed fur, a favorite of furriers. US Rex weigh up to 10.5 pounds (4.77 kg) (UK Rex slightly smaller).

Rex, Standard Satin
Satin Rex is a rare UK breed with satinized rex fur. They weigh up to 3.63 kg (8 pounds). 

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Stor Egern
The Stor Egern, or "Large Lilac," is a Scandinavian rabbit breed with coloration slightly darker and richer than is common. The Stor Egern weighs around 4.6 kg (10.25 pounds).

Stora (Large) Havana
The Stora Havana is a "Large Chocolate" rabbit. Very rare, the Stora Havana weight is around 4.6kg (10.25 pounds).

Sussex
Sussex rabbits are tortoiseshell selfs in two varieties, chocolate and lilac. The accepted weights are 7.5 - 8.5 lb (3.38 - 3.84 kg).

Swiss Fox
The Swiss Fox is a rounded, well-muscled rabbit weighing between 5.5 to 8.5 pounds (2.5 - 4 kg). The Swiss Fox boasts a 2 1/2 inch long smooth coat. 

Tan
The tan rabbit is small and arched, with a tan-patterned coat paired with a fiery orange belly and markings. Tans weigh 4-6 pounds (1.818 - 2.727 kg). (Pictured)

Tho Noi
The Tho Noi rabbit from Viet Nam is a gray and black rabbit native to the region and raised by villagers for their meat. They weigh 2 - 3.5 kg (4.4 - 7.7 lb), with bucks significantly larger than the does.

Thrianta
Thrianta rabbits are fiery red in color from top to bottom. They are medium to small in weight at 4-6 pounds, with compact bodies and dark brown eyes.

Thuringer
Thuringers are cinnamon-colored rabbits, albeit with less orange and more smut than the Cinnamon. It weighs roughly 9 pounds (4 kg) and is utilized throughout Europe and Scandinavia.

Tronder
The Tronder rabbit is a lightly silvered black rabbit developed in Norway due to demand for rabbit meat. It weighs more than 9 pounds (4 kg). 

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Vienna (Blue)
The Vienna Blue rabbit is a large self deep-blue meat rabbit breed originating from crosses including the "Giant Blue of Vienna." The current Vienna Blue rabbit weighs up to 6 kg (13.25 lb). 

Vienna White
Vienna Whites originate from Austria, are dissimilar to Vienna Blues, and have a soft dense coat. They weigh 7.75 - 11.5 pounds (3.2 - 4.24 kg). 

Vit Land (Hvid Land)
The Vit Land rabbit is a red-eyed-white rabbit weighing up to 4.6 kg (10.25 pounds) originating in Denmark.

White Dendermode (Blanc de Termode)
The White Dendermode is a Belgian albino white meat rabbit. They weigh up to 5.5 kg (12 1/4 pounds).

Zemmouri
Zemmouri rabbits are the result of the interbreeding of various imported European breeds in Morocco, including outcrosses to native rabbits. The Zemmouri is now a medium-sized, roughly Dutch-marked rabbit that is fairly acclimated to the Moroccan heat. 

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