Flemish Giant Rabbit is always well known in this whole wide world with their peculiar size of being exceptionally large compared to other rabbits. That is why they are also known as the ‘King Of Rabbits’. In the rabbit world, you could not go any bigger than the Flemish Giant Rabbit. Little did many people know, there is actually more to this rabbit than its only size. Flemish Giant rabbit has an interesting history and fills a unique niche in the rabbit world.
The Flemish Giant Rabbit is a very large breed of domestic rabbit, normally considered to be the largest breed of the species. Flemish Giants are historically a utility breed bred for their fur and also their meat. This breed is also known for being docile and patient when being handled, resulting in the large animals commonly being kept as pets.
The average Flemish Giant Rabbit could weigh about 6.8 kilograms, though the breed can get even larger. Some of these rabbits can even reach up to 10 kilograms. The longest Flemish Giant rabbit ever recorded was four feet three inches long. They also have a long, muscular body with wide hindquarters. These rabbits are actually considered as a ‘semi-arch’ breed because their spine has a noticeable, though not extreme arch.
Flemish Giants Rabbit usually has a thick, dense, and glossy ‘rollback’ type coat. According to the American Rabbit Breeders Association, the breeding standard recognizes seven colors for the Flemish Giant rabbit breed:
- Black
- Blue
- Fawn
- Sandy
- Light gray
- Steel gray
- White
Sources: Lafeber Company, YouTube Jeff The Nature Guy