Rabbit Himalayan

This is a very old breed, which has been long-known in many Asian countries near the Himalayan Mountains. Himalayans are more widely distributed across the world than any other breed, and in many countries has been known by many names, such as the Black Nose, Russian, Chinese, and the Egyptian. Those rabbits have very gentle temperament, and they make great pets for children . Himalayans are also a very good choice for a first-time owner - or anyone who wants a pet that is content to sit quietly in their lap. Like a Himalayan cat, those rabbits are white with dark spots on their noses, ears, tails and feet. They also have a cat-like, slender body, which makes it easy for children to handle. The original Himalayan variety had black spots, but breeders created the Chocolate, Blue, and Lilac sub-breeds. All Himalayans are born white, but with age, their markings come in. Those rabbits are delicately built and nearly always have pink eyes.

It is the only breed which was classified as cylindrical - i.e. long-bodied, like a tube or cylinder. This breed is judged when being posed "stretched-out".




Rabbit Argente

There are 3 basic types of Argente rabbits. Two are ARBA-recognized. This breed originated in France. The wotrd "Argente" means "silver".

Champagne d'Argente

This is one of the oldest rabbit breeds and have existed in France (Champagne province) for more than 400 years. At that time it was called "the French Silver" for its silver coat. Rabbits of this breed were once prized for their pelt. Kits are born completely black and then gradually begin turning silvery grey when they are 3 weeks old. By 6 months they are a shade of silver. This breed is not common in the USA, but it is increasing in popularity every year.

Belgian Silver

The breeds of French Silvers and Belgian Silvers separated during the sixties because of different standards in color for the breed "Silver of Champagne". The pelt of the Belgian Silver rabbit has a much darker undertone.

Creme D'Argent

The Creme D'Argent is an ARBA-recognized breed. It's similar to a Champagne D'Argent in appearance, although a bit smaller, and slightly different in color. Creme D'Argent has a creme-colored surface with an orange cast. Their undercolor should be a very vivid orange. The Creme D'Argent is raised mainly for meat and show.


Rabbit Dutch


This breed was first discovered in the Netherlands and was brought to England around 1860. It remains popular to this day. Dutch rabbits have color markings: white wedge down the face, circles around the eyes, which extends to the whiskers, white on the the hind feet, a line between the ears, a wedge-shaped mark on the neck, the line dividing the colored part of the body from the white part (the top portion is called "the saddle", and the one under the belly - "the undercut".) When rabbits are judged, the markings account for half of the total score. The type of the body, fur, condition and color make up the other 50%. Because the markings are a genetic trait, those patterns can also be seen on other breeds. Dutch rabbits do well in the sport of hopping. Also, they make excellent show and pet rabbits.