Issue 102
Rabbit Rhythms November 2022

Gnomish Giants are a new breed being created by crossing the most massive specimens of Rex and Silver Fox Rabbits. The ultimate goal is to create a rabbit 12# to 20# without using any giant breed rabbits, but just selective breeding.

The end result will have Rex fur, stocky build, tall/erect/expressive ears, and  a calm and gentle demeanor. It will have satinized Rex fur with a silvered blanket evenly coating it, much like a Silver Fox. The rabbit is a pet and meat breed. The breed developers have no interest in development for show at this time.

(Pictured, Frosted Midnight Mantle Gnomish Giant.)

(Above, Frosted Cocoa Mandala Doe Gnomish Giant,)

(Below Frosted Midnight Dalmatian Buck Gnomish Giant.)

Gnomish Giants are being bred in a wide variety of colors and patterns, with luxurious thick fur and distinguished silvering. Because of their unique status, breeders are using alternative names for their plush pigmentation. You will hear these terms, which easily remind you of more traditional rabbits:

Frosted, Midnight, Dalmatian, Mantle, Sapphire, Chocolate, Blueberry, Lavendar, Honey Cream, Ember, Cocoa, Caramel, Truffle, Mandala, Toffee, and Snowcone.

(Pictured, Midnight Mantle Dalmatian Gnomish Giant.)

While most breeders seek the recognition of ARBA, Gnomish Giant breeders are taking much more of an "open source" approach to developing these hefty hares. When breed development is being supervised by ARBA, the rabbits will be expected to conform to variations of traditional standards. Gnomestead Bunny Tree and other breeders developing these robust rabbits want to maintain more independent standards that will be guided by the evolution of the breed, vs the ARBA policy of breeding evolution be guided by a pre-determined standard.

(Pictured, Midnight Mantle Dalmatian Gnomish Giant.)

(Frosted Toffee Mandala Doe Gnomish Giant.)

(Above, Frosted Sapphire Dalmatian)

It's summer, so time for tropic T's as your rabbits show off their bunny bikini bodies! Our T-shirts are high quality cooling cotton in loads of fun colors. They are preshrunk, so they stay the same size. The ink is durable, so the design holds up wash after wash.

 You can check it all out in the Bunny Bazaar, our online shopping mall. We also have our own stylish seatshirts and hoodies, because fall will be here before you know it! We also have tons of other rabbit inspired fashions, robes, slippers, silly socks, and more! Check out our BUNNY BAZAAR!

Many vegans do want to have a pet, something cute and furry to pet and take silly selfies with. However, many of the more common pets may not be a good match for vegans. Dogs and Cats, especially cats, are carnivores and must eat meat  to maintain their health. Some vegans have tried switching Fido and Fluffy to vegan diets, using substitutes for meat that humans eat. However, it simply didn’t work because cats and dogs need very specific nutrients that only come from meat. Humans are scientifically classified as omnivores, like bears or raccoons. This is why humans are able to survive on vegan diets, even though their pets cannot.

       Adorable Mini Plush Lop 

Get a bunny! Rabbits are obligate herbivores. They will happily share a big plate of kale with you, and their idea of dessert is a slice of banana. They are cute as all get out, and smart too! You can teach them tricks, and Youtube even has videos of celebrity rabbits who paint and play basketball! They can be litterbox trained like a cat, and can go for walks on a leash and harness like small dogs. They love to play with toys, and their little thumping tantrums are hilarious!

Rabbits come in a wide variety of sizes, from big hamster(3 pound) up to dog size (14+ pounds). Like dogs and cats, rabbits do have some specific needs, so our ebook, Keep Your Rabbits Healthy is a must have. Another handy ebook will be Feeding Your Rabbit, which can tell you the best diet for your furry friend, whether you want to use commercial feed or take up a new hobby as a bunny chef. 

(Fall sale! 30% off ebooks!)

One thing that will surprise you, rabbits can’t eat as many plants as humans can. As omnivores, humans can eat some things that are toxic to animals, like coffee, cocoa, onions, and garlic, and some spices like clove and nutmeg. Raising-Rabbits has some terrific bunny munchies, including Bunny Branola nutritional supplement.

Dried summer fruit can make for a great winter treat!