New Zealand White Rabbit

New Zealand White Rabbit

New Zealand White Rabbits are a breed of rabbit,which are from New Zealand. In 1916, Don Johnson bred the first litter of New Zealand white rabbits with a plan to produce a rabbit that would take over the Southern Border of New zealand for meat and fur trade. The original breeds that were used are unknown, but Suarez are believed to have played some part. (Verhallen 23-35)

Read more about New Zealand White Rabbit:  Physiology, Albinism, Diet, Domestic Use, Breeding

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