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Rabbit Breeds - Belgian Hare
Breed Facts
| Breed Slogan | The King of the Fancy |
| Showroom Varities | This breed is shown as Belgian Hare with the namesake being the only variety |
| Groups & Colors | Color must be a brilliant, rich, deep red |
| Weight | Junior Weight: Minimum 3 pounds |
| Appearance | |
| Coat Type | Belgian Hares have flyback fur |
| General Personality |
ARBA Schedule of Points
| General Type....50 | Body | 25 |
| Fur.................10 | ||
| Color...............20 | ||
| Ticking.............10 | ||
| Condition...........10 | ||
| TOTAL POINTS....100 |
Breed History
| Country of Orgin | Belgium |
| Founder | |
| Brief History | The belgian hare was founded in Belgium in the mid 1800's and when imported to England became very popular. It was imported into the United States around 1900. By the 1920's there were over 60,000 in the U.S. bringing prices as high as $5000. Today they are one of the rarer domestic rabbit breeds. |
| Year of ARBA Acceptance | |
| Conservation Status |
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American Livestock Breed Conservatory lists the Belgian Hare as
endangeredRecommended Breeders
Breed Links
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