British Giant
The British Giant is a large domestic rabbit breed developed in Britain from Flemish Giant influence, then shaped under British fancy standards as a separate giant with a wider accepted color range. It is a long, substantial rabbit with a broad head, powerful hindquarters, upright ears, and a calm presence when well handled. Mature animals commonly weigh well over five kilograms, and some lines grow considerably heavier, so they are kept more for exhibition, breeding, and large-pet homes than for the tight feed efficiency sought in modern commercial meat hybrids.
Space and footing matter more with British Giants than with small breeds. Hutches, pens, and runs must allow a full stretch and turn without scraping the back or ears, and floors need enough grip and bedding to protect hocks. They eat more hay and pellets than medium rabbits and mature slowly, so breeding animals should not be rushed or allowed to become overweight. Good stock has sound legs, a straight back, clean teeth, and a steady temperament; buyers should plan transport and handling around the size of the adult, not the size of a youngster.
Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Broken, Broken Black, Broken Blue, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Steel Gray, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
