M-n-M Rabbits - About Palominos

Are you looking for a rabbit? Maybe the Palomino is the right breed for you! Then again, maybe not! This is what we know about the Palomino...

Personality

The Palomino is THE "gentle giant". They are extremely docile creatures, possibly more so than New Zealands. Their size, like the New Zealand, seems to amaze pet owners! They usually grow up to beyond 10 pounds! They can handle more stress than smaller rabbits but will require more food, cage space, and manure control!

Physical Characteristics

To know more about what you're looking for in a Palomino, consider purchasing the American Rabbit Breeders Association's Standard of Perfection at www.arba.net!

Weights:

Senior Bucks - 8 to 10 pounds (Ideal - 9 pounds)
Senior Does - 9 to 11 pounds (Ideal - 10 pounds)
Intermediate Bucks - Not to exceed 9 pounds
Intermediate Does - Not to exceed 9 1/2 pounds
Junior Bucks - 4 to 8 pounds
Junior Does - 4 to 8 1/2 pounds
Pre-Junior Bucks and Does - Not to exceed 5 pounds

Note: Juniors and Intermediates may be shown in higher classes if they exceed their weight limits. No animal may be shown in a lower age classification than its true age.

Varieties:

Golden • Lynx

Fur:

Flyback, which has a "slick" feel

Claws/Nails:

Baby claws are the worst. Can scratch deep if not clipped because of their size.

Cleanliness:

Very clean animals as far as we can tell.

Our Minimum Cage Size:

24 inches x 28 inches

National Specialty Club

The Palomino Rabbit Co-Breeders Association is the national specialty club responsible for promoting the palomino rabbit. Check out their web site to see what's happening in the palomino world!