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three rabbits are sitting next to each other on a red clothed surface, one is white and the other is black

Photo: 3 NZ Bucks-Big Daddy (Black), Johnny (White), Snavely Buck (Red) The New Zealand breed rabbit was created in USA. Red was the original color recognized. The White and Black varieties became recognized later. The White dominates as a color of choice for meat processors while the Black provides a dense, deep color fur. The Red also provides a deep color fur and I would consider it a "Heritage" variety of a USA rabbit breed. Photo is from the rabbitgeek files. Have a good day!

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a rabbit sitting on top of a purple mat in a cage with the caption our broken blue blob blueberry

To reiterate what we talked about in my first article on dominant and recessive genes, a rabbits chromosomes are strings of DNA that act as building blocks or blueprints that determines the final characteristics or traits of the animal. Each chromosome has an individual spot or location (loci) in which a specific gene is attached. The buck and doe each contribute one part of their chromosome's to their offspring. When these two chromosomes combine together they form a chromosomal pairing in…

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the new zealand's red white black and broken rabbits are eating hay in their cage

Believe it our not, the original color of the New Zealand rabbit is red (NZR), not white. Although the New Zealand White (NZW) was recognized by the American Rabbits Breeders Association (ARBA) in 1920. The published ARBA Standards of Perfection book in 1920 only lists standards for the New Zealand Red and no other color of New Zealand rabbits. There are currently only four ARBA recognized colors: white, red, black, and broken. Cross breeding of any of the colors still produces a genetically…

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two white rabbits sitting next to each other eating carrots

Originally bred for meat production, the New Zealand rabbit is a large rabbit breed that's not only great for anyone looking to get into raising rabbits, but will also be popular in any rabbitry. When it comes to pet rabbits, the New Zealand rabbit, sometimes called the New Zealand white rabbit, is an understandable favorite. […] The post Meet the New Zealand Rabbit appeared first on Wide Open Pets.

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