Britannia Petite Rabbit

The Britannia Petite Rabbit

The Britannia Petite Rabbit

The Britannia Petite developed in England in the mid 19th century and is known there as rabbits Poland. Dwarf breed is very lively and energetic.

Size: Dwarf

Hair type: Short

Origins

The Britannia Petite developed in England in the mid 19th century and is known there as Poland. Despite their name, they do not come from Poland, but is named to 'polish' their shiny coats. They are thought to have come from mixed ancestry (probably small wild rabbit crossed with Dutch and Silvers) are imported from Belgium and is often referred to as Belgium rabbit table. Rabbit meat is enhanced in the development of Poland; Although small it was brought up to the table and considered a delicacy. Poland recognized breed United in 1884, initially raised only in White with red eyes. The white rabbit Poland were first imported to the United States around 1912, where breeders are trying to improve their kind 'tortuous. The American Poland was selectively bred to be more compact, round body type, whereas in the English breed Poland remain slim and rabbit like. Then import of rabbit Poland English is considered a separate breed of rabbit Poland America and renamed Britannia Petite.

Appearance

Britannia Petite is one of a very small range of special weight 700g - 1.2kg (1 ½ - 2 ½ lbs).

Britannia Petites typical for elegant, upright pose them. They are small, well-boned and slender rabbit, with a curved, like a rabbit body. The head is wedge-shaped in profile with a pointed nose and ears were enough adjacent overhead, giving the appearance of a warning. 

The Britannia Petite has a smooth coat is short, fine hair. 

Colour

• White color (red-eyed)
• Black
• Black Otter
• Chestnut Agouti
• Sable Marten. 

Temperament

Carriage Britannia Petites very lively and energetic. Despite its small size, they require a lot of space because they are almost constantly active. They can run very fast, jump high and really enjoyed the freedom to race around. They are intelligent and curious and like climbing and surfing; regular exercise is very important to prevent boredom. 

Britannia Petites does well with children. They do not like to be hugged, preferring to be on the move, and was too small and fragile for young children to handle safely. 

Britannia Petites get used to handling early and tender age, understanding approach is essential. They can be unforgiving of any rough treatment and bad experience can leave them very wary or even aggressive toward humans. 

The Britannia Petite rabbits can be lively and entertaining for the more experienced owners.