English Spot
Англійський плямистий
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Bred in mid-19th-century England from spotted rabbit ancestors. A very old English breed with full-arch posture and pacing gait.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Show
- Buck weight
- 2.3–3.6 kg
- Doe weight
- 2.3–3.6 kg
- Adult weight
- 3 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 6 kits
- Slaughter age
- 16 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- full arch
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- GB
- Recognised
- 1850
Colours
white with black
blue
chocolate
gold
grey
lilac
tortoise
Temperament
active
Notable facts
When posed, they are bred to stand high on their front legs so that daylight is visible under the belly.
Breeding recommendations
- Friendly and docile, though high energy.
- Requires daily time outside enclosure to run and maintain muscle tone.
- Average litter 6–8 kits; genetics often produce 'charlies' (underspotted kits).
- Easily startled; avoid high-traffic or noisy areas.
- Show standard requires precise butterfly nose, eye circles, herringbone spine line.
