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animals, making them versatile and valuable in different contexts. The description
of some common rabbit breeds, each with its unique characteristics, is explained
in Table 8.1

Table 8.1: Some common breeds of rabbits
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Breed Image Description

New Zealand Origin: United States
white Physical features: Medium to
large size, white fur, pink eyes,
and a muscular build.
Notable traits: Fast growth and
high meat yield; often used in
commercial meat production.

California white Origin: United States
Physical features: White fur
with dark markings on the ears,
nose, paws, and tail; medium
to large size.

Notable traits: Excellent meat
breed; calm temperament and
good mothering abilities.
Flemish giant Origin: Belgium
Physical features: It is large,
weighing up to 6 kg or more,
has a long body and large ears,
and comes in various colours.
Notable traits: It is friendly and
docile, one of the giant rabbit
breed used for meat and fur.
Chinchilla Origin: France
Physical features: It is medium-
sized, with dense, soft fur
and a distinctive grey colour,
resembling a chinchilla.
Notable traits: A bred for their
fur; also used for meat and as
pets.

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