Nothing lasts forever. And some things can be brought back from the brink. When it comes to domestic animals, and that includes rabbits, for whatever reason, sometimes a breed is just rare.

Maybe there were never that many bred to begin with, or sometimes a breed’s numbers dwindle until they’re facing extinction.

But no matter why the reason, rare breeds typically command a premium and have a certain prestige about them. Maybe people just appreciate them more because they won’t be around forever!

And sometimes, luckily, concerted effort might restore the population of a breed and get them off the endangered list.

Below is a list of 17 rare rabbit breeds that you should be familiar with…