New Zealand rabbit
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New Zealand rabbits are a breed of rabbit
Rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world...

, which despite the name, are American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA
American Rabbit Breeders' Association
The American Rabbit Breeders Association is a national club for domestic rabbit and cavy breeders. The ARBA is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois in the United States...

-recognized colors: white
New Zealand white rabbit
New Zealand White Rabbits are a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, are Mexican in origin. In 1916, Don Johnson bred the first litter of New Zealand white rabbits with a plan to produce a rabbit that would take over the Southern Border of New Mexico for meat and fur trade. The original breeds...

, red
New Zealand red rabbit
New Zealand red rabbits is a rabbit breed, which despite the name, is American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black...

, and black. Although, cross breeding can result in many different combinations of these three basic pigmentations. There are efforts with certificates of development on a blue and broken variety. The Red has bright golden red fur with a slightly harsher fat. One of the larger breed of rabbit, it can weight anywhere from 9 lb. to 12 lb (5 kg). New Zealands are a breed that can be used for meat, pelts, show, and laboratory uses. Adult New Zealands can be more aggressive than other breeds although not all are aggressive.

The Czech Red Rabbit
Czech Red Rabbit
The Czech Red Rabbit is a domestic rabbit breed from Czechia. It was officially recognized in 1959. It weighs about 2,50-3,20 kg. The colour of the hairs is gray or red-brown. It has been selected by Theodor Svododa from Modřany in 1940. There are about 150 officially registered animals...

 is a rabbit breed originating in Czechia, of which one of the ancestor is New Zealand red rabbit
New Zealand red rabbit
New Zealand red rabbits is a rabbit breed, which despite the name, is American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black...

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See also

  • New Zealand red rabbit
    New Zealand red rabbit
    New Zealand red rabbits is a rabbit breed, which despite the name, is American in origin. New Zealand rabbits are available in three ARBA-recognized colors: white, red, and black...

  • New Zealand white rabbit
    New Zealand white rabbit
    New Zealand White Rabbits are a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, are Mexican in origin. In 1916, Don Johnson bred the first litter of New Zealand white rabbits with a plan to produce a rabbit that would take over the Southern Border of New Mexico for meat and fur trade. The original breeds...

  • New Zealand giant
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