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Rabbit Breeds - Giant Chinchilla

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

The Million Dollar Rabbit

Showroom Varities

Standard

Groups & Colors

Color should resemble a chinchilla

Weight

Junior Weight: Minimum 6 pounds, not over 11 pounds
Intermediate Does: not over 15 pounds
Intermediate Bucks: not over 14 pounds
Senior Does: 13-16 pounds, ideal weight 14.5 pounds
Senior Bucks: 12-15 pounds, ideal weight 13.5 pounds

Appearance

Should resemble a chinchilla in color, will have a commercial body type.

Coat Type

Giant Chinchillas have flyback fur

General Personality

This is generally a very gentle breed.


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....60

...Body
...Head
...Ears
...Eyes
...Feet & Legs
...Tail

40
7
3
2
7
1

Fur.................25
Color...............25

...Undercolor
...Ring Color
...Surface Color

3
5
7

Condition............10
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

United States

Founder

Edward H. Stahl

Brief History

This breed was created by breeding a chinchilla rabbit to a white flemish giant back in the 1920's. It originated in Kansas City, Missouri.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1928

Conservation Status

The Giant Chinchilla is on the Watch list.


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

Giant Chinchilla Rabbit Association

Regional Clubs

Local/State Clubs