Basic Information About CALIFORNIAN Rabbit

Adult Size: 
 Bucks 8 - 10 lbs (3.6 - 4.5 kg),
 Does 8.5 – 10.5 lbs (3.9 - 4.8 kg)
DESCRIPTION:
 The Californian was first bred in the 1920’s, with the intent of creating a better commercial meat rabbit. It resulted from crosses between the Himalayan, the Standard Chinchilla, and the White New Zealand. The Californian is white with pink eyes and dark points on the ears, feet and tail. The colour of the points can be black, chocolate, blue or lilac.

Information Source: Publication #1250 Version 12/08 4-H Rabbit Manual