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 Script error: No such module "convert"., and a mature doe must weigh a minimum of Script error: No such module "convert".. ARBA does not specify a maximum weight for Checkered Giants.[2]
History
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 Template:Ill- was bred in the Netherlands, where it is a stable breed.[5]
Appearance
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 | Script error: No such module "convert". | [none specified] |
| Senior Bucks | 8+ months old | Script error: No such module "convert". | [none specified] |
| Intermediate Does & Bucks | 6–8 months old | Script error: No such module "convert". | [none specified] |
| Junior Does & Bucks | 3–6 months old | Script error: No such module "convert". | [none specified] |
| Pre-Junior Does & Bucks | <3 months old | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". |
See also
- Domestic rabbit (includes rabbit health and care)
- List of rabbit breeds
References
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