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English Spot Rabbit Breed Profile

   

   

From Kimberley, UK
Lilac an English Spot breed at 11 wks
   

   
Group Full Arch
Varieties Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gold, Gray, Lilac,
Tortoise. White with markings.
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Weight Males: 5 to 8 pounds, Females: 5 to 8 pounds
Physical Attributes The body is long and arched. It is fairly slender, and the legs are long. The ears are carried upright. The body is white with a nose marking in the shape of a butterfly, a spot on each cheek, circles around each eye, colored ears, a line with ragged edges down the spine, color on top of the tail, a chain of small spots on each side, and a spot on each elbow and the back of each hind foot.
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Personality The body is long and arched. It is fairly slender, and the legs are long. The ears are carried upright. The body is white with a nose marking in the shape of a butterfly, a spot on each cheek, circles around each eye, colored ears, a line with ragged edges down the spine, color on top of the tail, a chain of small spots on each side, and a spot on each elbow and the back of each hind foot.
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Coat Type and Grooming English Spot have a short, easy to care for coat. Weekly groomings with a slicker brush are fine, except during shedding season when bi-weekly grooming may be required.

Information Provided by Sarah Giers, Contributor for Rabbit Topics.

   
   
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From Leann, Indiana
The English Spot rabbits have a very wonderful personality they are very mellow and laid back. They are also not the mean type. I have just had one to have babies and she hasn't tried to attack anyone for petting the babies or touching her. She is very mellow and tame..

   

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