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Californian Rabbit Specifics
The Californian Rabbit is a versatile, pleasing large breed of rabbit.The friendly, nonaggressive temperament of the Californian Rabbit makes this breed of rabbit an excellent house pet, especially to families with children.
Appearance:
The Californian Rabbit reaches an adult weight of ten to twelve pounds, with the does on the higher end of the scale. The rabbit has a white body with the ears, tail, feet and nose a dark brown to black color, with black being preferred. The rabbit also has pink or red eyes, just like his New Zealand White ancestor.
History:
The Californian Rabbit was first shown in 1928 at a South Gate, California rabbit show. The Californian Rabbit began when, in 1923, George West cross bred a Himalayan rabbit to a Standard Chinchilla to produce a chinchilla colored buck. This buck was bred to several New Zealand White does, resulting in the rabbit we currently know as the Californian.
Health:
As with all large breed rabbits, the Californian will tend to get sore hocks if kept in a wire bottomed pen. Proper measures must be taken to avoid them. Aside from the occasional problem of sore hocks, Californian Rabbits are not generally bothered withhealth problems.
Personality:
The Californianâs personality ranges from a very social and loving animal to a very quiet and reserved one. He is generally mild mannered and even tempered. The body is sturdy, compact and healthy, making him an excellent choice for your house pet.
4-H/FFA:
For those interested in a 4-H or FFA Market Rabbit project, the trend in the south leans towards the popular Californian. However, the New Zealand White comes in a close second. The Californian reaches his market weight quickly, in just under 12 weeks time. He is easy to keep in show condition and his mild temperament makes him easy to handle, impressing fair judges.
The Showroom weights for the Californian are as follows:
Senior Bucks-8 months of age and over, weight 8-10 lbs. Ideal weight 9 lbs.
Senior Does-8 months of age and over, weight 8 1/2-10 1/2 lbs. Ideal weight 9 1/2 lbs.
Int Bucks-under 8 months of age, not over 9 lbs.
Int Does-under 8 months of age, not over 9 1/2 lbs.
Jr. Bucks-under 6 months of age, not over 8 lbs. Min weight 5 1/2 lbs.
Jr. Does-under 6 months of age, not over 8 1/2 lbs. Min weight 5 1/2 lbs.
Pre-Jr. Bucks & Does- under 3 months of age, not over 5 1/2 lbs.
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club
Eunita Boatman
22162 So Hunter Rd.,
Colton, OR 97017-9710
(503) 824-2138
Email [email protected]
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club website
Californian Does
Californian Bunnies
Californian Buck
Newborn Californian Kits
The Californian Rabbit is a versatile, pleasing large breed of rabbit.The friendly, nonaggressive temperament of the Californian Rabbit makes this breed of rabbit an excellent house pet, especially to families with children.
Appearance:
The Californian Rabbit reaches an adult weight of ten to twelve pounds, with the does on the higher end of the scale. The rabbit has a white body with the ears, tail, feet and nose a dark brown to black color, with black being preferred. The rabbit also has pink or red eyes, just like his New Zealand White ancestor.
History:
The Californian Rabbit was first shown in 1928 at a South Gate, California rabbit show. The Californian Rabbit began when, in 1923, George West cross bred a Himalayan rabbit to a Standard Chinchilla to produce a chinchilla colored buck. This buck was bred to several New Zealand White does, resulting in the rabbit we currently know as the Californian.
Health:
As with all large breed rabbits, the Californian will tend to get sore hocks if kept in a wire bottomed pen. Proper measures must be taken to avoid them. Aside from the occasional problem of sore hocks, Californian Rabbits are not generally bothered withhealth problems.
Personality:
The Californianâs personality ranges from a very social and loving animal to a very quiet and reserved one. He is generally mild mannered and even tempered. The body is sturdy, compact and healthy, making him an excellent choice for your house pet.
4-H/FFA:
For those interested in a 4-H or FFA Market Rabbit project, the trend in the south leans towards the popular Californian. However, the New Zealand White comes in a close second. The Californian reaches his market weight quickly, in just under 12 weeks time. He is easy to keep in show condition and his mild temperament makes him easy to handle, impressing fair judges.
The Showroom weights for the Californian are as follows:
Senior Bucks-8 months of age and over, weight 8-10 lbs. Ideal weight 9 lbs.
Senior Does-8 months of age and over, weight 8 1/2-10 1/2 lbs. Ideal weight 9 1/2 lbs.
Int Bucks-under 8 months of age, not over 9 lbs.
Int Does-under 8 months of age, not over 9 1/2 lbs.
Jr. Bucks-under 6 months of age, not over 8 lbs. Min weight 5 1/2 lbs.
Jr. Does-under 6 months of age, not over 8 1/2 lbs. Min weight 5 1/2 lbs.
Pre-Jr. Bucks & Does- under 3 months of age, not over 5 1/2 lbs.
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club
Eunita Boatman
22162 So Hunter Rd.,
Colton, OR 97017-9710
(503) 824-2138
Email [email protected]
Californian Rabbit Specialty Club website
Californian Does
Californian Bunnies
Californian Buck
Newborn Californian Kits
