What breed am I?

[samandshawn]

 

[mygrl2k3]

cute bunny!! I have seen that breed here before i think.. I dont remember its breed. I am sure someone else can help you..

Cristy

 

[Zee]

Going by what I have found on the net and from my books

I think your bun is a Californian

 

[samandshawn]

Thanks thats what i thought he may be that or a Himalayan, do you know what the difference in size is because he is quite big

 

[CorkysMom]

My first thought was Californian! What a cutie!

 

[samandshawn]

He is also only 6 months old, he is huge compared to Zebedee

 

[CorkysMom]

I believe they can get in the 10lb range? Not 100% sure on that tho. Is this a new addition to your bunny family?

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Looks like a Californian but would need to know how much he weighs.

 

[Zee]

Having some trouble finding the differences between the two. Maybe PM Pam and ask her.

Pam is the only one I can think of that would of some help to you

samandshawn wrote:

Thanks thats what ithought he may be that or a Himalayan, do you know what the differencein size is because he is quite big

 

[samandshawn]

Yep he is a new addition got him today a boy hadgot bored with him and wanted a baby bun Grrr, he is lovely they saidhe is only 6 months, here is another pic of him, I done know how muchhe weights, but Shawn used to weigh 6lb and his is a lot heavier thanShawn

 

[CorkysMom]

Congrats!! He's a beauty!!! He certainly lookscomfortable already! Shawn would be so proud and happy that you tookhim in! Whats his name?

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Zee wrote:

Having some trouble finding the differences between the two.Maybe PM Pam and ask her.

Pam is the only one I can think of that would of some help to you

samandshawn wrote:

Thanks thats what ithought he may be that or a Himalayan, do you know what the differencein size is because he is quite big

The difference is that a Californian that is over 8 months in age should weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.

A Himalayan that is over 6 months in age should weigh between 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds.

They also have different type...Californian is a meat breed withcommercial type. They are medium in length with depthequaling width. However, Himalayans have cylindricaltype. They are long, slim, and cylindrical with fine bone anda long slender head.

This info is from the ARBA Standard of Perfection.

Sharon

 

[samandshawn]

Thanks all his name is Zander, he must be atleast 8 lbs, he has a lovely nature, do you think there is anyway thathe may be a cross?

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Nope, I've seen a ton of californians and you have one.....congrats.....definitely cute.

 

[samandshawn]

Thanks now I have to look into nutering one or both of my buns, as I want them to bond, do you know what the cost is

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

I have no idea because I only spayed one of myrabbits because she had a c-section and the vet told me that she hadinternal bleeding and would die unless I spayed her. Neverhad one neutered.....call around.

 

[samandshawn]

YepI will tomorrow vets are closed today.