New Zealand Red Rabbit

New Zealand Red

New Zealand Red

New Zealand Red originated in the United States and grew up in California around 1910 as a commercial breeding for meat and fur trade. New Zealand Reds calm, relaxed and friendly rabbit.

Size: Large

Hair type: Medium

Origins

New Zealand Red originated in the United States and grew up in California around 1910 as a commercial breeding for meat and fur trade. It is unknown which breeds rabbits used but the name probably derived from wild rabbits New Zealand imports. It is likely that the color came from Belgium and that Rabbit Flemish Giant also has an influence.

Appearance

New Zealand Red is a big rabbit with an average weight of 3-4.5 kg (6 ½ - 10 lbs). 

New Zealand Reds have built media; ample body with slightly curved back, handsome head with full cheeks and ears erect. New Zealand rabbits have a medium-length hair feels rough and less soft than most breeds.

Colour

Red (a golden-red or deep russet colour)

Temperament

New Zealand Reds calm, relaxed and friendly rabbit. They are usually good with children and other pets, very relaxed about treated and rarely aggressive.