What are the breeds of rabbits? Features of large breeds: home care and maintenance

Today there are more than one hundred rabbit breeds in the world. But those that are of economic importance are much smaller. There is no scientific classification of the breeds of these animals.

Conditional classification of breeds of rabbits

Since rabbits are bred to receive eitherfur, or fluff or meat, then conventionally all breeds can be divided into fur, downy or meat. Fur, in turn, is divided along the length of the wool cover. Let us consider in more detail what kinds of rabbits there are, depending on the length of the wool. Highlight, long-haired and short-haired breeds stand out.

The first type includes those species whose hairs correspond to the length of the wool of the European wild rabbit. Most domestic rabbits can be attributed to this type.

In long-haired breeds,longer than the European wild rabbit. This type, in turn, is divided into Angora and fox rabbits. The cover of short-haired breeds reminds of a plush touch. The most popular representatives of this type are rabbit rex and satin rabbits.

Sometimes a classification is used for thefrom rabbits products: meat-skins, skins and meat. There is also a classification of breeds by size and weight: dwarf, small, medium and large breeds. If you decide to do rabbit breeding, you should find out what kind of rabbit breeds are suitable for your region.

Popular breeds of rabbits in Russia

In Russia the most common are the following breeds of rabbits:

• Soviet chinchillas;
• white and gray giants;
• Viennese blue;
• white downy;
• silver.

Let's consider features of each of the listed breeds.

"Soviet chinchilla" is a relatively newFur breed. Well acclimatized in any regions of the country. The main color is silvery-gray-blue. These rabbits are hardy, unpretentious. The average weight of an adult is about 5 kg.

Representatives of the breed "white giant" havestrong and at the same time gentle constitution. The name speaks for itself: these are large fur rabbits of white color. The length of the body is about 60 cm, the mass of adults is usually more than 5 kg. Fecundity of females - 7-8 rabbits. In Russia, they are bred everywhere. Representatives of the gray giant breed differ from their white counterparts, naturally, in color, and also in larger sizes. The weight of individual individuals reaches 7 kg. Skins of these rabbits are almost the largest size. However, gray giants prefer a mild climate, so they are cultivated in the southern regions of Russia.

"Viennese Blue" is a breed of meat-skinsrabbits. Medium-sized individuals with a slightly elongated torso. The coat is blue-gray, soft, shiny. The average weight of an adult is about 4.3 kg. Rabbits of this breed adapt well to any natural conditions.

"White down" - this is our domestic breedrabbits. The length of the fluff of these rabbits is about 7 cm, and from one specimen one can get up to 700 g of fluff per year. Fecundity for okrol - from 7 to 11 rabbits. Diluted in Russia everywhere.

Rabbits of the breed "silvery" are distinguished by a widetrunk and very thick hair of silvery color. Hence the name. These are medium sized rabbits weighing up to 4.5 kg. These are the most common breeds of rabbits in Russia. Although, of course, there are lovers and more exotic breeds.

Large breeds of rabbits

Since people started to studyanimal husbandry, they tried to grow the largest individuals. Rabbit breeding is not an exception. To date, about a dozen breeds of rabbit-giants are known. Large breeds of rabbits, except for the white and gray giants considered above, are primarily a giant Angora, a giant butterfly, a giant chinchilla and some others. Their common feature is the length of the body from 60 to 80 cm and weight of more than 6 kg.

Rabbit the giant

The largest breed of rabbits is "Belgiangiant ", or as it is also called" flander. "The representatives of this breed have large and fleshy ears, whose length reaches 20-25 cm, and the body length is up to 80 cm. The mass of adults is about 8-10 kg. However, such sizes Flanders reach only 10-11 months, and it is unprofitable to plant them on an industrial scale. Therefore, the Belgian giant is referred to as decorative rocks, and what kinds of decorative rabbits there are, you will learn from the next point.

Decorative rabbits

Recently, it has become a fashion trendto have at home various pets. If previously housed a cat, a dog or a parrot, then today as pets you can see a variety of animals. And if you decide to have a fluffy pet at home, then it's time to find out what kinds of rabbits are decorative. Perhaps, it is on them that you will choose.

One of the most common and favorite breeds of ornamental rabbits is the "dwarf rex". He has a short coat, similar to the feel of velvet. They are very elegant, just a royal breed!

"Dutch dwarf rabbit" - this is one of the smallest breeds. The weight of an adult rabbit is not more than 1 kg.

Another popular breed of rabbits in Russia -it's "angora rabbits". Because of the fluffy wool, these rabbits are like fur balls. Choose this breed if you have enough time to care for your pet's coat.

"Fold rabbit-sheep" have not only a fairly interesting name, but also the original appearance (hanging ears). Their weight can reach 3 kg. They get used to people very quickly.

Another of the small breeds of rabbits is "hermelin." Very cute, looks like a beautiful toy. But the Germelins are wayward.

This is not all breeds of decorative rabbits, but only the most common. What are the breeds of rabbits yet, you can find out in the special literature.

Care for furry pets at home

Rabbits, as, indeed, other pets,need care and care. It does not matter if you have a rabbit (as a pet or are going to breed), you must follow the principles of caring for it. If the pet dwarf species, then there will be no special problems with it. And if you decide to have rabbits of large breeds, you need to prepare in advance a place where your pets will settle. The cage should be spacious. Use litter or sawdust as the litter. Necessarily in the cage of rabbits should be clean water in sufficient quantities. To change it it is necessary daily, and it is better 2 times a day. As a feed stock hay, grain. Also, with pleasure your pet will eat root vegetables and bran. And do not forget about the health of rabbits, should be an annual vaccination.