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…
Tom has lived and worked on farms and homesteads from the Carolinas to Kentucky and beyond. He is passionate about helping people prepare for tough times by embracing lifestyles of self-sufficiency.