Lilac
The Lilac rabbit is one of the breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). This breed was characterized by its Lilac colored fur.
This breed was said to have originated in 1913 by Mr. H. Onslow in Cambridge, England. By some coincidence, Ms. Mabel Illingworth appears to have also bred them around the same time by breeding Blue Imperials and Havanas and called her breed Essex Lavenders. Another one who bred it is Mr. C. H. Spruty in Gouda, Holland, though larger rabbit of this type called the Gouda or Gowenaar in 1917. He used Havanas and Blue Beverens for his cross breeding. Then, Professor R. C. Prunnet created a breed called Cambridge Blue in 1922 also using Blue Beverens and Havanas. |
In 1922, Lilacs were imported to America though they never became very popular. In 1928, the American Standard of Perfection (the official breed standard developed by the ARBA) included a standard for the Lilac breed.
Their hindquarters are broad and smooth and appear round no matter what angle you view them. They have moderately short ears and legs and a coat of a dove gray color with a light delicate pink tint on the surface. |
Lilacs are a medium sized breed with Senior Bucks weighing 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 pounds, though 6 to 7 pounds is more ideal. Senior Does weigh between 6 to 8 pounds with an ideal weight of 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 pounds. Junior Bucks and Does have a minimum weight of 3 pounds with a maximum for Bucks of 6 pounds and maximum for Does at 6 1/2 pounds.
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