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The Flemish Giant originated in Flanders.It was bred as early as the 16th century near the city of Ghent, Belgium.It is believed to have descended from a number of meat and fur breeds, possibly including the Steenkonijn ("Stone Rabbit"—referring to the old Belgian weight size of one stone or about 3.8 kilograms (8.4 lb)) and the European "Patagonian" breed (now extinct).
He's a Flemish Giant Rabbit, meaning that he's not just a little on the big side, he's an "absolute unit." ... They can live anywhere from 8 to 10 years and have an average litter size of 5 to 12 ...
Different breeds of rabbit at an exhibition in the Netherlands, 1952. As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of the domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world raised for in the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock for their value in meat, fur, wool, education, scientific research, entertainment and companionship in cuniculture. [1]
A Nuralagus femur compared to a European rabbit femur. With a height of half a meter and an estimated weight of 12 kg (26 lb), [1] [2] or 8 kg (18 lb) [3] the species is the largest known lagomorph, being ten times the weight of the average wild European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and around double the weight of the average Flemish Giant ...
Interestingly, she said the rabbit's size is not uncommon for its breed, a Flemish giant, which are some of the largest rabbits in the world and are often kept as pets.
The Blanc de Bouscat is a large white rabbit originally bred in France in 1906, with Argente Champagne, French Angora and Flemish Giant in its heritage. [1] It is very rare in the UK and considered a breed at risk in France. It is a recognised breed by the British Rabbit Council, [2] it is not recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
A French Lop rabbit. The French Lop is a breed of domestic rabbit developed in France in the 19th century from the selective breeding of English Lop and Flemish Giant stock. [1] The French Lop resembles the English Lop, but the French Lop is heavier in stature and does not have the exaggerated ear length of the English Lop.
Annette says that every year, the father and son eat around 2,000 carrots and 700 apples, plus daily bowls of specialist rabbit food and a bale of hay every week -- all of which costs almost $7,500.