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The Lilac rabbit is a dove-blue coloured breed of domestic rabbit. A uniform pink shade of dove is called for by the breed standard, with matching eyes. Lilacs are mid-sized, docile and hardy rabbits. Developed in Great Britain in the early 20th century, the breed spread to the United States in 1922. Population numbers remain low enough that it is currently listed by The Livestock Conservancy as a breed to watch. The Lilac breed is recognized by the British Rabbit Council (BRC) and the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).
The Swiss Fox is a domesticated breed of rabbit originally bred for commercial use of their fur, but now kept mainly as pets. It is a recognised breed in the UK by the British Rabbit Council as a "Normal Fur" breed, however unrecognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association making it a rare breed in the US.
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- ↑ Brown, Meg; Richardson, Virginia (1 April 2002). Rabbitlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Rabbit Care (pbk ed.). Ringpress Books Ltd. p. 119. ISBN 978-1860541827.
- ↑ "Breed Standards 2021-2025" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "ARBA Recognized Breeds". American Rabbit Breeders Association. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ Bates, Ashley (25 July 2022). "Blanc de Termonde: Facts, Lifespan, Behavior & Care Guide (with Pictures)". Petkeen. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
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