Vienna rabbit

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The Vienna rabbit is a breed of domesticated rabbit originating in Austria. Whilst it is recognised by the British Rabbit Council as a "Normal Fur" breed,^[2] it is unrecognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

Country of origin

Austria

DistributionEurope

UsePet

Weight

3.5–5.25 kg (7 lb 11 oz – 11 lb 9 oz)

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Vienna Rabbit
Traits
A white Vienna Rabbit
Country of origin	Austria
Distribution	Europe
Use	Pet
Weight	3.5–5.25 kg (7 lb 11 oz – 11 lb 9 oz)
Color	White, blue, black or Agouti
Lifespan	8-10 years^[1]

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Origin

The Vienna rabbit was originally bred by Wilheim Mucke in the late 1800s,^[3] who spent 15 years attempting to breed a rabbit with blue eyes.^[1] It has since become one of the most popular breeds in Europe.^[3]

Appearance

The Vienna rabbit can come in two varieties: a uniform white, or coloured. The coloured variety can be a dark slate blue, black or Agouti (a chestnut brown). It has ears approximately 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length.^[4]^[5]

Diet

Like most other rabbits, this breed should be fed a mainly fibre-rich diet, consisting mainly of vegetables and timothy hay.^[6]

Health

The Vienna rabbit can suffer from overgrown teeth, ear mites and hairballs. It can be susceptible to digestive issues such as GI stasis^{[broken anchor]} which may cause intestinal blockage, or in severe cases, death.^[1]

Behaviour

The Vienna Rabbit is a docile breed. They are able to be litter trained with patience and persistence.^[1]

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