Californian Rabbits The Californian breed of domestic rabbit was developed in the early 1920s by George West. Rabbit breeders in the United States crossed Himalayan breeds and the Standard Chinchilla rabbit breed and New Zealand Whites. The purpose of this breed was to have a good meat breed that also had good fur. The breed did not become popular for at least 15 years after development. Today, the Californian rabbit is the second most popular meat- producing breed in the world. The fur quality allows this rabbit to also be classified as a fancy breed.   The Californian rabbit has erect ears and is moderate in size, weighing around 7 to 10 pounds (3.5 to 4.75 kilograms). The original coloration of this breed was very similar to the Himalayan rabbit, with a predominantly white body and black on the feet, nose, ears and tail. They have pink eyes. Rockin' Jaw produces quality commercial Californian rabbits at reasonable prices. These rabbits have placed well in 4-H competions. Rockin' Jaw rabbits are fed a high quality alfalfa based pellet ration and they are kept in a sheltered environment. Pricing will be provided on request. Call (903) 362-1740 or email rockinjaw@yahoo.com with requests. If applicable, please provide show dates. Advance notice is needed for market-pens. NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR RABBITS - FEEDER RABBIT TRADE IS WELCOME!