Extinct Breeds
These rabbit breeds are now extinct but many form part of the heritage of the rabbit breeds above. For some there is very little known and the only records that exist are extracts in old breed books.
| Breed | Origin | Size | Fur Type | Ear Type | Color(s) | Image | Breed Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | --- | --- | --- | --- | Silky & luxurious coat | --- | |
| Blanc de Chauny | --- | --- | --- | --- | Snow white | --- | |
| Blanc de L'Oural | France | 8–10 lb (3.6–4.5 kg) | --- | --- | Albino | --- | |
| Blue Beveren | --- | 20lbs | Short | Upright | Blue Dutch | --- | Dutch |
| Golden Fawn | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | New Zealand Red |
| Old English Red | England | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Patagonian | Europe | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Flemish Giant |
| Petite Brabancon | Belgium | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Dutch |
| Rouennais | France | 8–10 lb (3.6–4.5 kg) | Short | Upright | --- | --- | French Lop |
| Sitka | England | --- | Long | --- | --- | --- | |
| Swan | Isle of Man | 16–20 lb (7.3–9.1 kg) | --- | --- | Brown, Grey | --- |
Read more about this topic: List Of Rabbit Breeds
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