New Zealand Rabbit Breed

The American Rabbit Breeders Association – ARBA – has five variants of New Zealand rabbits in its books. They’re classified by the color of their pelt, and you can crossbreed them to get additional variants.
 

The New Zealand has a rather well-rounded commercial body shape, which is slender yet muscular. In many ways, they have that iconic, unmistakable classic bunny look that is balanced and has great appeal to potential owners. This breed was primarily developed for the production of meat and their appearance shows it. From hips to loins to ribs, the New Zealand rabbit is a well-filled animal. Their head is moderately rounded, and in proportion with the rest of their body. Ears are thick, well-furred with rounded tips and carried erect. Does are bigger than bucks with a maximum weight of 10 to 12 pounds, where the male of the breed is supposed to weigh between 9 and 11 pounds. While the difference is not too great, you can still certainly tell which is the male and which is the female New Zealand Rabbit.