There are dozens of types or breeds of rabbits from all over the world. As a wild animal, rabbits are some of the most wide spread and successful mammals on earth, they breed young and produce large litters and in no time one rabbit can turn into 10, 20, even 100 rabbits. This success means more rabbits and more types to choose from if you are thinking of buying or adopting a pet rabbit for yourself. There is a great variety in rabbit breeds, almost as much as a dog or a cat. Some rabbits are teeny tiny like eternal baby bunnies and weigh only a couple pounds, others are huge floppy eared giants that will melt your heart with their cuteness. All breeds tend to have distinctions in personality and other traits as well.
Some of the most popular breeds for pets include the Dwarf Hotot, often simply known as the dwarf rabbit, though there are actually other dwarf breeds. They are known for being very docile with relatively short ears and soft dense fur. They weigh only 2-3 lbs and most make great pets for children as they tend to be very affectionate and sweet as well as playful and curious. Though older children are recommended, as the Dwarf Hotot are very small and can be handled too hard.
The Rex Rabbit, aka the Velveteen Rabbit, comes in two varieties the standard and mini. In either case they are known for their fur which is like velvet to the touch and are probably the most popular of all rabbit breeds. They are, unfortunately, often raised for fur which is a shame because they make a very great pet and come in a variety of beautiful colors. This is being more widely recognized and in the late century most Rex Rabbits are kept as pets not for meat or fur. They are good with kids and the does are known to make great mothers among the rabbit breeds and will even adopt other rabbits of the same or other breeds.
The weight of a Rex rabbit can range from 7-10 lbs for the standard and 3-4 lbs for the mini variety. Another popular breed that comes from Asia and whose fur humorously resembles that of a Siamese cat is the Himalayan. One of the oldest known domestic rabbit breeds, the Himalayan rabbit have a gentle temperament and are highly recommended for first time rabbit owners due their laid back nature. Himalayan is great with children and are easy to handle, they have a following all over the world. Their coat colors are pointed like that of a Siamese cat and come most commonly in chocolate, blue and lilac points. They look very slender for a rabbit, and usually only weigh 2-4 lbs, despite not being a dwarf or mini variety.
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