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    Continental Giant rabbit

    Continental Giant

    Континентальний велетень

    Giant
    Recognition:
    BRC

    European giant breed shaped from the Flemish Giant by German and Belgian breeders. Often the largest variety alive.

    Quick facts
    Size group
    Giant
    Purpose
    Show
    Buck weight
    7–10 kg
    Doe weight
    7.5–10.5 kg
    Adult weight
    8 kg
    Litter (avg)
    8 kits
    Meat yield
    50%
    Slaughter age
    18 weeks
    Coat
    normal
    Body type
    semi arch
    Ears
    erect
    Origin
    DE
    Recognised
    1893

    Colours

    agouti
    black
    steel

    Temperament

    calm
    Notable facts

    Darius — the world's longest rabbit at 4.4 m and 22 kg — was a Continental Giant.

    Breeding recommendations
    • Same management notes as Flemish Giant — extra-large housing, slow maturing.
    • First mating at 6–10 months minimum.
    • Solid resting mats required.
    • Mature weight 7.0–10.5 kg.
    • 4–5 litters per year typical.
    Sources
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Giant_rabbit

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