Havana (rabbit)
The Havana is a breed of rabbit that began in the Netherlands in 1898. Several breeds have arisen from the Havana, including the Fee de Marbourg, Perlefee and Gris Perle de Hal. Havanas are brown, blue, lilac or black, broken and weigh between 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) and 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg).[1]
Havanas are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in five color types: chocolate, blue, black, broken, and lilac. Their average weight is between 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) and 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg).[1] Havanas are a compact breed. Excess white fur is a disqualification.
Havanas are very good with children and make great first pets.
Satin fur was a genetic mutation that was found first in a litter of Havanas.
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[edit] History
The Havana was developed in Holland, and spread to Europe during the early 1900s. It has since then been exported to many different countries. The Havana is only recognized in FOUR (4) color varieties by American Rabbit Breeder's Association. Those four are Black, Blue, Chocolate and Broken. The Lilac variety is NOT recognized yet.
[edit] Behavior
Havana's have a sweet nature and are good with people and animals. Although, some may be shy they aren't aggressive. Like most rabbits they like sweets such as papaya and sweet potatoes. Papaya is really healthy to them. It gives them more water so they don't get dehydrated and it cleans their organs.
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- ^ Earle-Bridges, Michele; Karen Gendron (2000). RABBIT HANDBOOK. Barron's Educational Series. p. 112. ISBN 0764112465. http://books.google.com/books?id=uqiJtl6IAKUC&pg=PA112&dq=%22havana+rabbit%22#PPA112,M1. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
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