Scientific name: Oryctologus cuniculus Also known as: Gentle Giants Often confused with: British Giant Domesticated? Yes Place of Origin: Unknown Description: The Flemish Giant is one of the most gentle and laid-back breeds of rabbit.
With their average 22 inches and 16 pounds, these charming and delightful
rabbits make great companions for even small children. They aren't nearly
as energetic as British Giants, though, so carrying them around can get
tiring fast, especially since the heaviest recorded Flemish was 26 pounds.
Thick glossy fur and ear length of at least 5 inches makes these big fluffy
friends even more adorable. The natural and most common color of Flemish
Giant is a sandy color. But, they also come in black, blue, light gray,
fawn, steel gray and white. Facts: The origin of the Flemish Giant is unknown, but it is rumored that they are
possibly descendants of an Argentine breed called Patagonian. Dutch traders
brought the Patagonian to Europe in the 16th century, but the earliest
recorded ''Flemish Giant'' was in the early 1860's.
Flemish Giants made their first appearance in America in the 1880's, but
didn't become very popular until 30 years later. Reference Links: |
