Rabbits Breeds - Blanc de Hotot

Breed Slogan	Rabbit for the International Unity
Showroom Varities	This breed's only variety is Standard
Groups & Colors	None
Weight	Pre-Junior Weight: Not over 5 pounds Junior Does Weight: Not over 9 pounds, Minimum weight 4 pounds Junior Bucks Weight: Not over 8 pounds, Minimum weight 4 pounds Intermediate Does: Not over 10 pounds Intermediate Bucks: Not over 9 pounds Senior Does: 9 - 11 pounds, ideal weight 10 pounds Senior Bucks: 8 - 10 pounds, ideal weight 9 pounds
Appearance	This is a larger well filled white rabbit. It is probably best known for its only marking, black eye circles.
Coat Type	Blanc de Hotots have rollback fur
General Personality

General Type....60	Body Head Ears Eyes Feet & Legs Tail	45 5 5 0 5 0
Fur.................15
Color................5
Markings............15
Condition............5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Country of Orgin	France
Founder	Madame Eugenie Bernhardt
Brief History	Bernhardt wanted a white meat quality rabbit. She started by breading checkered giants (Geant Papillion Francais) to white flemish giants and white viennas. After not getting the results she desired she conculted with breeder Jeanne J. Lemarie. She decided to work primarily with just the checkered giants, and breed to remove markings by selecting only the lightewst marked animals. It took over 500 breeding to finally get down to what we have today as the blanc de hotot.
Year of ARBA Acceptance	1978 at the ARBA convention in Saginaw, MI
Conservation Status	The Blanc de Hotot is a Threatened breed.

National Club	Hotot Rabbit Breeders International
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