Guess the Breed

[JessicaK]

I'm curious about Gunston and Whidbey's breed(s).

Given the situation they came from, I assumed they were related, but I can't figure out a breed that they both fit into.

Gunston looks like a Dutch rabbit. And I think Whidbey is a Himalayan.
I think they are both about 4 pounds.

I posted pictures in the gallery: http://rabbitsonline.net/gallery_view.php?user=16869&folderid=0

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Gunston is a Californian and Whidbey is a dutch

 

[woahlookitsme]

Gunston is probably a mis marked dutch. Do you know how old whidbey is? My mom used to raise himalayan rabbits and by the picture of whidbey laying down i dont think hes long enough for a himi. Heres a picture of my moms himi. See how long and straight she is. Cals are short bodied and really stocky.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Oh Sarah your right. I always think its the Cal's that have a cylindrical body shape.

 

[JessicaK]

The shelter's vet guessed they are about 2 years old.

I see what you mean about Himalayans being longer. But, I was under the impression that Californians were a lot bigger.

Here's another picture of me holding Gunston. It's not a great picture, but it kind of gives an idea of how big they are. (they're about the same size, with Gunston being slightly bigger)

 

[JessicaK]

Oh and sorry for any confusion. Gunston is the mostly black one. Whidbey is the mostly white one.

 

[woahlookitsme]

Well then he is not californian if he is two years old. Some other breeds that i can think of that come in the himi color or cal color are mini satins, mini rex, netherland dwarf, and ill have to look in my SOP for more. I can see the himi in his head but his body is more stocky. Maybe a himi mix?

 

[JessicaK]

woahlookitsme wrote:

Well then he is not californian if he is two years old. Some other breeds that i can think of that come in the himi color or cal color are mini satins, mini rex, netherland dwarf, and ill have to look in my SOP for more. I can see the himi in his head but his body is more stocky. Maybe a himi mix?

A mix is definitely likely. With so many rabbits breeding at random, who knows what all they could be mixed with.