Checkered Giant rabbit
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(black variety)
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(black variety)
The Checkered Giant, known as Géant Papillon in French, is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France.[1] One of the largest rabbit breeds, the Checkered Giant is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).[2]
The Checkered Giant is one of the minority of rabbit breeds with specific coat markings. The markings defined in the breed standard of the Checkered Giant[2] differ somewhat from those in the breed standard of the Giant Papillon.[3] For ARBA show purposes, a mature Checkered Giant buck must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds (5.0 kg), and a mature doe must weigh a minimum of 12 pounds (5.4 kg). ARBA does not specify a maximum weight for Checkered Giants.[2]
Appearance[]
For the Checkered Giant, ARBA recognizes two varieties: Black ("white with black markings"), and Blue ("white with gray markings").[4] Each sex and variety is judged separately.
Category | Age | Minimum Weight |
Maximum Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Senior Does | 8+ months old | 12 lb (5.4 kg) | [none specified] |
Senior Bucks | 8+ months old | 11 lb (5.0 kg) | [none specified] |
Intermediate Does & Bucks | 6-8 months old | 9 lb (4.1 kg) | [none specified] |
Junior Does & Bucks | 3-6 months old | 6 lb (2.7 kg) | [none specified] |
Pre-Junior Does & Bucks | <3 months old | 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
See also[]
- Domestic rabbit (includes rabbit health and care)
- List of rabbit breeds
References[]
- ^ Whitman, Bob D. (October 2004). Domestic Rabbits & Their Histories: Breeds of the World. Leawood KS: Leathers Publishing. ISBN 978-1585972753.
- ^ a b c d Standard of Perfection 2016-2020. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 2015. ASIN B018GVBJK4.
- ^ "Breed Standards 2016-2020" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "About [the Checkered Giant]". American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
External links[]
- Rabbit breeds