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Rabbit breeds

Find a rabbit that suits what you want it for and the room you have. Tick two or three to compare them.

14 breeds · checked October 8, 2026

Purpose
Adult size
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14 of 14 breeds
PurposeTemperament
Belgian Hare
Show6–9.5 lb4–8 kitsActive, Intelligent, Easily startled$150–$400
Californian
Meat, Fur, Show8–10.5 lb7–10 kits
Checkered Giant
Show, Pet11 lb or moreGentle, Friendly, Active
Dutch
Show, Pet, Laboratory3.5–5.5 lb
Flemish Giant
Pet, Show, Meat, Fur13 lb or moreDocile$150–$200
Florida White
Meat, Show, Laboratory4–6 lb
Holland Lop
Show, PetUp to 4 lb$150–$375
Lionhead
Show, PetUp to 3.75 lb$75–$100
Mini Lop
Show, PetUp to 6.5 lb
Mini Rex
Show, PetUp to 4.5 lb$20–$90
New Zealand
Meat, Fur, Show9–12 lb
Rex
Fur, Meat, Show, Pet8–10.5 lb$25–$100
Silver Fox
Meat, Fur, Show, Pet9–12 lb6–8 kitsDocile, Gentle$25–$150
Standard Chinchilla
Fur, Meat, Pet, Show5–7.5 lb6–8 kitsDocile, Sweet, Friendly

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How to choose a rabbit breed

  1. Decide what it's for. A meat rabbit and a pet rabbit are very different animals. Filter by purpose first.
  2. Measure your space. A 12 lb breed needs about twice the cage of a 4 lb one.
  3. Count your spare time. Wool and maned breeds need brushing every week. Low beginner ratings usually mean more work.
  4. Add up the first year. The cage and feed cost more than the rabbit. Check the cost guide.

Or let the breed finder narrow it down

What the columns mean

Adult weight is what a full-grown rabbit should weigh under the breed standard.

Litter size is how many kits to expect. If sources disagree, you see the widest range.

Beginner rating is our own 1 to 5 score. Five means calm, hardy, little grooming and easy to buy.

Typical price is for a rabbit without a pedigree. Pedigreed and show rabbits cost more.

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