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Harlequin rabbit

Photograph / Copyright The British Rabbit Council. Used with permission.
Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus - Domestic rabbit

 

Harlequin

Alternative names:

  • Japanner (The Netherlands)
  • Japaner (Germany)
  • Japanais (France)
  • Japanese (B619.10.w10)

Ring size: E (D374)

Weight:

  • 2.72 kg - 3.62 kg (6 - 8 lb). (D374)
  • 2.5 - 4 kg. (B619.10.w10)

Additional Information:

  • Coat about 2.54 cm (one inch) long, silky and very dense. Colour partly dense black, partly dense orange (other colours recognised e.g. Blue Harlequin is lavender blue and golden fawn). Ears 10.16 - 12.7 )4 - 5 inches) long, upright. (D374)
  • This is originally a French breed. They are generally lively and friendly. The "Magpie" is a black-and-white version of the Harlequin. (B619.10.w10)