Breed Slogan | The Universal Breed |
Showroom Varities | Black, Blue, Fawn, Light Gray, Sandy, Steel Gray, White |
Weight | Junior Weight: Minimum weight 6.5 pounds |
Appearance | Flemish Giants are a large breed of rabbit. They are to be balanced throughout. |
Coat Type | Flemish Giants have rollback fur |
General Personality | Although large, Flemish Giants are known for their gentle temperament. |
General Type....55 | Body | 35 |
Fur....................15 | ||
Color..................20 | ||
Condition..............10 | ||
TOTAL POINTS....100 |
Country of Orgin | Unknown |
Founder | Unknown |
Brief History | No one knows the origin of Flemish Giants for sure. They were in Europe during the 16th and 17th century. There is some records that indicate the breed may have originated in South America. Records of travelers from Flanders in the 1860's was the first verifiable record of the Flemish Giant. The national breed club was formed in 1915 in the United States. |
Year of ARBA Acceptance | |
Conservation Status | Flemish Giants are currently not at risk |
National Club | |
Regional Clubs | Eastern States Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders
Association |
Local/State Clubs |