i have a rabbit that we were given she is supposed to be a dwarf but is now the size of a jack russel dog, ive been told that she is a giant house rabbit or a giant domestic hare but have been unable to find out anything else can anyone help please?
2007-07-11 04:02:34 · 10 answers · asked by lyndsey j 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
she is 18 months old approx
2007-07-11 04:15:23 · update #1
she is 25lbs and 53cm long and has really long ears shes black and white
2007-07-11 05:00:29 · update #2
I can't help you unless I know an approximate age that it is now. Let me know and I will edit
Okay. By your description I would guess maybe a Checkered Giant (usually over 11 lbs) seems a bit small for your description . She may be a Flemish Giant. They can get quite large. If you can definitely post a picture and I will try to help more.
2007-07-11 04:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by ...... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rabbit is not a dwarf. Many pet shops call any rabbit that is small at the time a dwarf, which is totally incorrect to do. There are 47 recognized rabbit breeds in the US, there used to be 45 then Thriantas and Mini Satins were added. Many of those breeds have several varieties. So you need to provide a picture or a link to a picture of the rabbit if someone is going to have a chance to tell you what breed of rabbit it is correctly.
2007-07-11 04:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dwarf rabbits are a type of domestic European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). They are much smaller than their larger cousins, but are capable of inbreeding and so are not recognized as a separate species. Purebred dwarf rabbits weigh 1.5-3.0 lb. Their heads and eyes are disproportionately large with respect to their body, and their ears are small and carried high on the head. The exception to this is the dwarf lop--a cross between the French lop and the dwarf--which is both heavier (3.0-4.0 lb) than a standard dwarf and has long, dangling ears. Many different colorations make up breeds in dwarf rabbits, such as Himalayan, Red, Siamese, Chinchilla, Blue, and White-tipped Black.
Dwarf rabbits were originally bred as pets in The Netherlands. Dwarf rabbits generally have the same behavioral traits as other domestic rabbits, though the smaller dwarf rabbits can be more skittish and quick to exhibit aggressive behavior, as their small size can cause them to feel more threatened than a standard size rabbit. They are also more energetic and "high-strung". They can be housetrained and can be socialized with dogs and cats. However, they are extremely fragile animals and easily stressed, and do not make good pets for young children.
Most of the rabbits sold as dwarves in pet stores are not true dwarfs, but crosses between a dwarf and a standard rabbit. These mongrels are hardier, but grow to a larger size and lack the characteristic small head and low carriage of the true dwarf.
Like other domestic rabbits, dwarf rabbits consume grasses, grains, and other succulent greens. Their digestive system is somewhat less hardy than their larger cousins, and many leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage can give them health problems.
American Rabbit Breeders' Association
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarf_rabbit"
2007-07-11 04:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by lil' angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were obviously wrong about the dwarf thing. i have a new zealand (very large house rabbit). when people come into my home for the 1st time, they think he is a stuffed animal until he moves. flemish giants are twice his size. that is the largest rabbit i know of. http://rabbit.org i love having a large rabbit! they can't get into spaces as small as the dwarf. my guy is 10 lbs. the vet said that is the proper weight for his breed. i'm so lucky to have him. good luck to you and your rabbit. just keep him happy and healthy and he'll make you happy too. they are great pets to have when you've had a very stressful day. my guy melts my stress away.
2007-07-11 04:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortanatly i do not know much about the giant breeds in rabbits but as long as her stool is not runny and her coat clean and no sores or abses you are probally fine. Kepping her happy and healthy is the most important thing. There is a web site and chat room that you can get more info at too.
Go to yahoo groups and sighn up to the ISRBA it is a rabbit group and you can ask questions and get answers and even sighn up to receve emails. It is all free.
Good Luck
2007-07-11 04:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Charlotte L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rabbit could be crossed with something, but for photos of all the purebred rabbits (in America), go to www.arba.net, the site for the American Rabbit Breeders Association. You can click Breed Photos and see all the different breeds. Maybe one of them looks like your rabbit.
2007-07-13 15:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by hrcarr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you need to know is that the rabbit is not a dwarf after all.
it's perfectly normal.
huge rabbits are very cool.
you just need to treat it like any other rabbit exept feed it more food.
your lucky to have a very big rabbit!
2007-07-11 04:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by vetwannabe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may be a loppy ear rabbit.
2007-07-11 07:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/giantrabbit.asp
2007-07-11 04:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope this websites helps you it help me, take care of your rabbit. let me know if it did help u if you can.
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/sources.html
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/rabbitcare/index_a.htm
http://www.forotherlivingthings.com/info_pages/General_Rabbit_Info.html
2007-07-11 04:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋