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UNDERSTANDING YOUR RABBIT

The Teeth
The differences lies in their teeth. Rodents have two sharp incisor teeth in both their top and bottom jaws, whereas rabbits have four. You will be able to see the small second pair behind the large incisors at the front of the mouth

The Mouth
Behind these teeth, there is a gap called the diastema which [...]

Choosing the right breed of rabbit

There are now over 100 different breeds of rabbit and, if you are interested in seeing a wide range, a visit to a local rabbit show will give you a clear idea of the size and appearance of many of the breeds. One of the most important things to consider when fully grown.
Choosing at [...]

The domesticated rabbit

Rabbits have been kept for food and fur in Europe for over 1,000 years and during this time they have been bred in many different sizes and colours. By the end of the last century, there were two main types of rabbit which were known as ‘fur’ and ‘fancy’. Fur breeds were large and [...]