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Flemish Giant Rabbit Breed Profile

   

   

From Vanessa Irving, California
This is Storm, he is a Big boy at 4 months old and 9 pounds, he's bigger then most full grown rabbit breeds. He is very active and very loved.
   

   
Group Semi-Arched
Varieties Black, Blue, Fawn, Light Gray, Sandy, Steel, Gray, White.
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Weight Males: 13 pounds and over, Females: 14 pounds and over
Physical Attributes The shoulders and body are long and very powerful in appearance. The rump is rounded, and the entire rabbit is very solid. The ears are long and the head is large and broad.
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Personality Flemish Giants are generally quite calm and enjoy attention. They are known as one of the gentle giant breeds.
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Coat Type and Grooming Flemish Giants have a short coat that is fairly easy to care for. Weekly grooming 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 Munki, Indiana
Flemish Giants, although large, are the sweetest they get! You can hang them upside down for all they care - but please, just cuddle up with them or take them for a walk!

   

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