Havana
Гавана
Fur / Pelt
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Discovered in the Netherlands in 1898 as a chocolate mutation in a Dutch litter. The deeply glossy coat became the foundation of the Satin breed.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Fur / Pelt
- Buck weight
- 2–2.7 kg
- Doe weight
- 2–3 kg
- Adult weight
- 2.5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 5 kits
- Meat yield
- 56%
- Slaughter age
- 14 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- NL
- Recognised
- 1898
Colours
chocolate
blue
black
broken
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
The breed's name comes from the chocolate color resembling that of Havana cigars.
Breeding recommendations
- Mature weight 2.0–3.0 kg.
- Compact body type; very docile and suitable for smaller enclosures.
- Doe-buck ratio 8:1.
- Kindling interval 42 days.
- Wean at 4–5 weeks (28–35 days).
