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Brittania Petite Rabbit (USA)

Polish Rabbit or British Polish Rabbit (UK) Family: Leporidae Brittania Petite Rabbit, Polish Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough
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I have a little Brittania. His name is Frank and he's mostly black with some brown and white. He is adorable but he is one crazy rabbit. He bounces around my room an... (more)  Kati  2006-10-12
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   The delicate sleek Brittania Petite Rabbits have a sparkle in their eye, are full of energy, and can be a very playful pet!

   The Brittania Petite Rabbit, called the British Polish Rabbit or the "Polish" Rabbit in Britain, is not a "dwarf" but it is a very small rabbit. Along with the Netherland Dwarf it is one of the smallest rabbits.

   Generally more high strung than other small rabbits, Brittania Petite Rabbits have a vigorous nature. They will take gentle perseverance to tame. With patience however, you can be rewarded with a most delightful pet.

   The Brittania Petite Rabbit is very curious and likes lots of toys and attention. These are not a pet for the timid. Small children would probably do better with one of the calmer small bunnies that are more willing to patiently accept handling.

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


Background:
   The Britannia Petite Rabbit is called the British Polish Rabbit or the "Polish" Rabbit in Britain. It was bred and developed into a small, compact breed of standard rabbit, and it is generally believed that it was just started with smaller common rabbits. It was exhibited in Hull, Yorkshire as long ago as 1884.

Description:
   The adult size is up to about 2 1/2 pounds. They are a small delicate looking bunny though the body is rather elongated and arched, similar to that of a hare. Their long front legs make them stand up tall, and their wedge shaped face is topped with short upright ears. When they pose, they look like a lower-case 'h'. Their fur is short, fine and dense with a silky texture.
   Brittania Petites are not easy to breed and take a lot of effort and time. Females do not always become pregnant and when they do they sometimes they do not make good mothers, neglecting the babies or sometimes abusing them.

Color differences:
   The Brittania Petite Rabbit is available in many colors, though in the United States it is most often seen in white, with its recognized show color being the 'ruby eyed white'. Other nice colors include black, black otter, sable marten, and chestnut agouti.



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I have a little Brittania. His name is Frank and he's mostly black with some brown and white. He is adorable but he is one crazy rabbit. He bounces around my room and throws himself at things. He enjoys getting into fights with things much longer than him. He is not a cuddler, though. I can pet him while he lays on the floor, but he doesn't like being held unless he knows it's to get in or out of his cage. He's a handful and he's a little bloodthirsty at times (hehe), but I love having him around. This breed is not for the faint of heart or the easily frustrated, however, because they are very independant and have a mind of their own.
Kati
2006-10-12
I have a female (himalayan) cream colored w/chocolate points Netherland Dwarf who's very fat, a male light gray Holland Lop, a male black otter Brittania Petite (Polish) who's still a baby (born in February 2006), a female boxer dog (fawn colored), and a female cat who's half siamese and half himalayan (same color as my Netherland Dwarf bunny-they match-get alond very well and sometimes sleep along side of each other). I love all of my "babies", but the Brittania is the newest addition (we got him @ 5 1/2 weeks and he could fit in the palm of your hand). He's amazingly affectionate, smart, fastidiously clean and just a wonderful bunny. No matter how bad a person could feel-he always cheers you up. I am now trying to decide whether I should have him neutered or not. He is also absolutely beautiful with a stunning coat. All of my bunnies have separate cages that are close together in my cellar. They all come upstairs with us for play and cuddling (watching tv) everyday. I highly recommend bunnies as wonderful rewarding yet lower maintenance loving pets.
Karollynn
2006-08-21
i love my bunny named Mocha... he also loves people!!!!!:);)
Bradley Luke Sas
2006-01-24
I once took care of a Brittania petite and they are very energetic and if children understand they can get excited easily and know to approach with care, then they can have the best time playing together. They also like being head of the house but get along well with other pets if trained and introduced in stages. but if you want one you have to get ready for a furball that is cute but is more a fireball of energy. (be sure to rabbit proof your home well. Read about rabbit proofing in Rabbits for Dummies.)
Celeste
2005-09-20
I had a wonderful British Polish Rabbit. She died just a couple of days ago (2005-Sept-14). Her coloring was much like the one in the picture. She was prickly when I first got her and never loved being cuddle, but she was a wonderful pet: lively and full of spunk. I miss her so much.
Robert
2005-09-17
Comments Dr Jungle REALLY Likes to Hear!
i am looking for the perfect bunnie. i have been doing research EVERY day to find the best bunnie!(one that my parents will let me have!) i have been using this website and have come to a conclusion, netherland dwarf or holland lop. but i'm still reasearching and have found that there is SO many differint kinds of bunnies in the world! thank you for having so many varietes! and to other people out there, this website has a lot of info and can help you find what YOU ARE looking for! from: baby bunnie luver (aka..me!)
Rachel
2005-07-24





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