Checkered Giant rabbit
(black variety)
(black variety)
The Checkered Giant, known as Géant Papillon in French, is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France.[1] One of the largest rabbit breeds, the Checkered Giant is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).[2] The Checkered Giant is one of the minority of rabbit breeds with specific coat markings. The markings defined in the breed standard of the Checkered Giant[2] differ somewhat from those in the breed standard of the Giant Papillon.[3] For ARBA show purposes, a mature Checkered Giant buck must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds (5.0 kg), and a mature doe must weigh a minimum of 12 pounds (5.4 kg). ARBA does not specify a maximum weight for Checkered Giants.[2]
History
[edit]In 1904, Otto Reinhardt of Reinfalz, Germany interbred the Great German Spot and black Flemish Giant rabbit. Six years later, the Checkered Giant was introduced in the United States.[4] Some time later, a smaller variant - the Miniature Checkered rabbit- was bred in the Netherlands, where it is a stable breed.[5]
Appearance
[edit]For the Checkered Giant, ARBA recognizes two varieties: Black ("white with black markings"), and Blue ("white with gray markings").[6] Each sex and variety is judged separately.
| Category | Age | Minimum Weight |
Maximum Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Does | 8+ months old | 12 lb (5.4 kg) | [none specified] |
| Senior Bucks | 8+ months old | 11 lb (5.0 kg) | [none specified] |
| Intermediate Does & Bucks | 6-8 months old | 9 lb (4.1 kg) | [none specified] |
| Junior Does & Bucks | 3-6 months old | 6 lb (2.7 kg) | [none specified] |
| Pre-Junior Does & Bucks | <3 months old | 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
See also
[edit]
- Domestic rabbit (includes rabbit health and care)
- List of rabbit breeds
References
[edit]- ^ Whitman, Bob D. (October 2004). Domestic Rabbits & Their Histories: Breeds of the World. Leawood KS: Leathers Publishing. ISBN 978-1585972753.
- ^ a b c d ARBA Standard of Perfection 2021-2025. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 2021. ASIN B08QG6242B.
- ^ "Breed Standards 2021-2025" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "The Checkered Giant Rabbit – Complete Guide & Facts". Animal Corner. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Klein lotharinger". Stichting Zeldzame Huisdierrassen. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "About [the Checkered Giant]". American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club. Retrieved 21 November 2022.