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Havana Rabbit

Family: LeporidaePicture of "Hammer", a Chocolate (Brown) Havana Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus Photo Courtesy: Southern Hares Rabbitry
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Alice is a sweet black havanna with beautiful soft fur. She's so much more laid back than the florida white I had in the past. Our personalities really match. She lo... (more)  myfoot  2008-11-13
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   If you want a really laid back, sweet, and calm bunny...the Havana Rabbit is the one for you!

   This bunny is a real beauty with its soft, shiny and rich colored fur coat. The Havana Rabbit is a very nice a nice show rabbit, but they are also generally considered to make excellent pets. They are one of the most well-rounded rabbits with a sweet docile personality.

  Havana Rabbits are calm and very laid back. These sweet tempered bunnies will quickly bond with their owners. They enjoy receiving attention and affection.

PIcture of "Deva", a Black Havana Rabbit
"Deva" - Black Havana

   Being on the smaller side of the medium sized rabbits, the quiet Havana rabbits need a minimal amount of space and they don't eat as much as the larger rabbits.

For more information about Rabbits and their care see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Rabbit



Background:
   Havana rabbits originated in Europe and were first bred in Holland in 1898. Though the actual original parentage is uncertain, it is known that they first showed up in the litter of a female Dutch Rabbit. Who the father was, however, is simply not known. They were introduce into the United States in 1916 and in Eastern Canada in the 1980's.

Description:
   These guys are considered to be a medium breed rabbit and will weigh between 4.5 to 6.5 lbs. when full grown. They have a short, rounded body, fairly short upright ears and short soft dense fur that is easy to care for.

Color differences:
   The Havana rabbits color is very dark and intense as compared to most other breeds. The colors are Chocolate, Black, and Blue.



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Latest Comments
Alice is a sweet black havanna with beautiful soft fur. She's so much more laid back than the florida white I had in the past. Our personalities really match. She loves to play and is really affectionate.
myfoot
2008-11-13
Hiya i have a blue Havana rabbit, I had him given to me when he was 6 weeks old. His name is Smokey Blue and he almost 6 years old now. The lady who gave him to me said that his dad was 17 years old. I have always had rabbits from being a child but he is one of the best I have had and the kids love him. He is very cheeky and is always after a cuddle. I would recommend this bread to anyone as they make the best pets. Mine even lies with my dog every night when he comes out of his hutch.
Anonymous
2008-10-23
I found an abondond rabbit, after 3 months she died. Her name was scooter. I miss her, she was my favorite. I still have two rex dalmations after I found another, one is an albino white and her name is snowy. The dalmation rexes are called fumper and floppy. Thay are girls and twins, they were 2 months old when I got them. They are 2 1/2 now. They are not dead and the white one isn't dead. Only scoter is. I will never forget myself, she died of the cold. r.i.
amy payne
2008-08-27
About a year ago I got 2 bunnies from the wood county humane society and I couldn't figure out what breed they were so I looked on the internet and I found out that they are havanas. My 2 havanas are both black and both male and their names are Anica and Cottontail. I never regret getting my bunnies. They bond to there owners very quickly not to mention they are loving, cuddly, and fuzzy. I would recommend rabbits to people who are looking for a quiet, fuzzy, loving, and well behaved companion.
Jenna B.
2008-07-21
My havanas are both black and both male, there names are Anica and Cottontail and I love them more than anything. Im currently not in 4-h with them but I will be very soon. They both have different ways of getting my attention when they are out of there pen. Anica will come up and nudge me until I pet him and Cottontail will come to me and start licking me! I think bunnies make good pets for young kids but they need to be taught responsibility first because rabbits can get hurt and break there bones easily (they are very sensitive) and the children cannot pick them up 24/7 and they need to be handled in the right way so they dont get hurt. Rabbits would make excellent pets for young children but think about if the rabbit will be loved while the child is young but neglected and abandoned when the child gets older.
Jenna B.
2008-07-21
Some of the coolest comments:
I have a chocolate Havana and absolutely adore him! He's now a year and a half old and I couldn't be happier! He is incredibly intelligent (I had to move his food because he learned to open the cabinet) and ALWAYS ready to play! If it makes noise he LOVES throwing it to me so that I can roll it back. The only drawback to having such a smart bunny is that if he's bored, he shows it by chewing! He needs new and stimulating toys every month or so. The only thing he doesn't get bored of are toys that make noise or ones I can hide treats in. Havanas are such a sweet breed. I rub my little man's head until he falls asleep; sometimes he even snores! I had a dwarf rabbit before, but nothing compares to these Havanas!
Jennie
2008-11-06
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i have a rabbit and this web site told me everthing
rachrell
2005-12-01
your rabbits are very nice looking i adore them
no tell
2005-10-12





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