Havana

Havana is a compact domestic rabbit breed named for the rich cigar-brown color that made the early animals stand out. Although chocolate remains the classic image, modern Havana lines may also be seen in black, blue, lilac, and broken varieties depending on the registry. The breed has a rounded, balanced body, short rollback fur, and a polished look that is quite different from long-coated, lop-eared, or dwarf breeds.

Practical selection is often about density of color and body finish. Chocolate Havanas should not look rusty or washed out, and pale varieties need enough depth to avoid seeming faded. Their coat is easy to maintain compared with wool breeds, but show animals still need clean feet, firm flesh, and careful handling so the short coat stays glossy. Buyers comparing Havanas with chocolate-colored rabbits from other breeds should remember that color alone does not prove the breed.

Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Broken, Broken Black, Broken Blue, Broken Chocolate, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White