Breeds and species
Rabbits
Learn about rabbit breeds, their size, temperament, care needs and suitability for families or first-time owners.
27 animals in this selection Each has a story.
Animal list
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Rabbits Netherland Dwarf
The Netherland Dwarf is one of the smallest rabbit breeds in the world – a tiny, curious and energetic animal with notably large eyes and short ears. Its cute … 7 – 10 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Lionhead
The Lionhead rabbit is a small breed known for the woolly "mane" around its head and neck, caused by a single dominant gene mutation first noticed in Belgium a… 7 – 9 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Mini Lop
The Mini Lop is a rabbit breed with a short, compact body and distinctive lopped ears, officially recognised by the British Rabbit Council in 1994 under the na… 8 – 12 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Rex Rabbit
Beginner The Rex Rabbit is the original, standard-sized Rex breed with a remarkably soft, velvet coat, originating in France in the early 1920s. It is calm, friendly an… 8 – 11 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Dutch Rabbit
Beginner The Dutch Rabbit is one of the oldest and most visually distinctive rabbit breeds, known for its precisely defined two-tone marking pattern and calm, sociable … 5 – 8 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Holland Lop
The Holland Lop is a dwarf lop-eared rabbit breed developed in the Netherlands in the 1950s by Adrian de Cock, crossing the French Lop with the Netherland Dwar… 7 – 10 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Mini Rex
Beginner The Mini Rex is a dwarf rabbit breed known for its distinctive velvety coat, calm temperament and compact build, popular with families and first-time owners. 8 – 10 yrsSmall -
Rabbits English Angora
The English Angora is the smallest of the angora rabbit breeds and the only one whose dense wool covers even its face and ears, giving it the look of a living … 7 – 12 yrsMedium -
Rabbits French Lop
The French Lop is one of the largest lop-eared rabbit breeds, developed in France as a meat breed and known for its massive, thickset build and exceptionally c… 5 – 8 yrsLarge -
Rabbits Continental Giant
The Continental Giant (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) is one of the largest domestic rabbit breeds, descending from Flemish Giant stock and recognized in Br… 4 – 7 yrsGiant -
Rabbits French Angora
The French Angora is one of the largest angora rabbit breeds, recognizable by its clean face with no wool furnishings and by a coat carrying a noticeable share… 7 – 12 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Harlequin Rabbit
The French Harlequin Rabbit is a playful, sociable breed recognized for its unique patterned coat of alternating color bands. 5 – 8 yrsMedium -
Rabbits English Lop
Beginner The English Lop is the largest and oldest lop-eared rabbit breed, known for record-breaking ears and an exceptionally calm temperament. 5 – 8 yrsLarge -
Rabbits New Zealand White Rabbit
Beginner The New Zealand White is a larger rabbit breed with a snow-white coat and reddish eyes that, despite its name, originates from the USA. Its calm, patient tempe… 5 – 8 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Californian Rabbit
The Californian Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) is a domestic rabbit breed developed in the early 1920s in California by breeder George West, crossin… 5 – 10 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Tan Rabbit
Active The Tan Rabbit is an athletic English breed with a striking two-tone coat pattern, known for its speed, curiosity and need for an experienced owner. 6 – 8 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Blanc de Hotot
Beginner The Blanc de Hotot is a French rabbit breed with a snow-white coat and distinctive dark rings around the eyes, known for its calm, friendly temperament. 7 – 10 yrsMedium -
Rabbits English Spot
BeginnerActive The English Spot is a medium-sized show rabbit known for its precise spotted pattern and its lively, inquisitive temperament. 6 – 8 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Belgian Hare
Active The Belgian Hare is an elegant domestic rabbit breed developed to resemble a wild hare with its slender build, long legs and chestnut-red coat. It is exception… 7 – 10 yrsMedium -
Rabbits German Angora
The German Angora is a German rabbit breed developed specifically for high wool yield for the textile industry. Its defining trait is that it does not molt nat… 7 – 12 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Fauve de Bourgogne
Beginner The Fauve de Bourgogne (Burgundy rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) is an old French rabbit breed from the Burgundy region, developed in the early 20th … 6 – 10 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Polish Rabbit
The Polish Rabbit is a petite, refined breed with large expressive eyes, brought to the US from England in 1912. Despite its name it has no real link to Poland… 5 – 8 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Flemish Giant
The Flemish Giant is one of the world's largest rabbit breeds, known for its calm temperament but also for its considerable space and care requirements. 5 – 8 yrsGiant -
Rabbits Himalayan Rabbit
Beginner The Himalayan rabbit is one of the oldest rabbit breeds: small, cylindrical, white with dark points and reddish eyes. It is famed as one of the calmest, friend… 7 – 10 yrsSmall
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Load moreHow to choose the right rabbit breed
Do not choose by appearance alone. Temperament, size, activity level and daily care needs matter just as much.
Think about how much time you can spend on grooming, training, play and companionship. Beginners often do best with breeds whose needs are clear and manageable.
Be careful with broad health claims: some breeds may be more prone to certain issues, so speak with a veterinarian or a responsible breeder.
Frequently asked questions
Which rabbits are suitable for beginners?
Beginners often do better with calmer rabbits and manageable grooming needs.
Can a rabbit live in an apartment?
Yes, if it has a safe area, enough movement, suitable flooring and a quiet place to rest.
How much space does a rabbit need?
A rabbit needs safe space to move, explore and retreat, not only a small cage.
How demanding is rabbit care?
Care depends on coat and size; some rabbits need regular brushing, and all need a clean environment.