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Belgian Hare Rabbit

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Here you will find a description of the Belgian Hare, *ARBA-recognized colors and showroom weights, along with related links, a listing of Belgian Hare breeders, and for your viewing pleasure-some quality pictures submitted by those who raise Belgian Hares!

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Description of The Belgian Hare rabbit:

Belgian Hares:

These rabbits always attract attention because they are so different in build to the average rabbit, and because of their attractive bright chestnut colour. I find that they are docile and friendly pets, indeed they are kept as house rabbits by some. Some say that they are nervous, and can show fury, but I’m glad to say our strain exhibits none of these traits. The biggest thing you need to accept with Belgian Hares is their size, and here in the UK 9lbs is desired for an adult, and the size of the cages they need. We have 4 ft cages for youngsters, 5 ft for adults and 6ft cages for breeding.

Hares were one of the most popular breeds at the turn of the century but now they are almost one of the rarer breeds. Their demise could be due to the fact that they were also good meat rabbits but there aren’t so many people who eat rabbit now in these days of plentiful choice. Perhaps their size is their downfall in attracting young people to the breed as building a 6 ft cage or two needed for a fast-growing family of eight or more young, is not a two minute job, in these days when we’ve never enough time.

If you are attracted to keeping this breed you will find all stages of their lives very rewarding. They first emerge from the nest as ordinary rabbits, but by 6 weeks old there is no mistaking the arch of their back. Then the size, colour, and straight long limbs begin to show. The changing of the baby coat and the true shape begin to get you excited wondering if this could be a winner. By 10 weeks old you have the pride of seeing your Hare posing and showing all it’s best qualities and you know you’ve got something for the show table.

It follows from here that you can also help others to love these graceful rabbits and supply quality stock to them. We have supplied several people with stock both for pets and to found new studs. The latest sale we made was to Americans at the November 2004 Convention. One purchased in at the show was a Grand Champion by February. The quality of our stock has been improving American bloodline since 2003. See the American Hare website for further info. (Pictures of Harris & Hoyle Belgian Hares can be seen on The American Belgian Hare website)

Harris & Hoyle

Recognized Colors of The Belgian Hare rabbit

Showroom weights of the Belgian Hare rabbit

Color is a brilliant, rich, deep red with brown eyes.

Senior Bucks & Does-6 months of age or over, weight 6-9 1/2 lbs. Ideal weight 6 lbs.

Junior Bucks & Does-under 6 months of age. Min weight 3 lbs.

National Breed Specialty Club

American Belgian Hare Club

Linda Telega

6456 Spencer Clark Rd

Fowler, OH 44418

(330) 722-2817

Email LtelegaT@aol.com

American Belgian Hare Club website

American Rabbit Breeders Association

What is ARBA and why should I join?

Belgian Hare Rabbit News and Links of Interest

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The Belgian Hare

American Livestock Breed Conservancy

The Belgian Hare status is listed as 'threatened'

BelgianHareCorner

MSN discussion group

Belgian Hare Description and Fast Facts

by Alicia Thompson, Jahar Stud

Northwest Rare & Heritage Rabbit Breeder Club

'Dedicated to the awareness and preservation

of rare and heritage rabbit breeds'

How to make your own Belgian Hare Rabbitry website

*Dec. 2005-Showroom weights, colors and National Breed Specialty club info is taken from the ARBA website and the ARBA's Standard of Perfection (2006-2010) and is provided here for general breed information. While I make every effort to ensure information on this page is correct, I may miss updates or changes-please visit the American Rabbit Breeders website, your breed's specialty club, or refer to your Standard of Perfection/Domestic Rabbit for current information-especially when its' use is vital! Please email me if you notice out-of-date or incorrect info!

Belgian Hare Rabbit Breeders		Pictures of Belgian Hare Rabbits
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Premium breeder listings are shown first, followed by standard listings upgrade your listing-it's free! Hoppy Lops ~N~ Hares of Kentucky Cassie Glowatz Kentucky: Georgetown email No Shipping Holland Lop, Belgian Hare, American Fuzzy Lop When you want the best bunnies in the land, this is the only place to go! a041506 P+ Sandy Knoll Rabbit Hole Kim McCrum Breeder Since: 2006 Maine: Greenbush email Phone: (207) 827-6745 No Shipping Flemish Giant, French Lop, Belgian Hare, English Spot Raising well socialized and sweet tempered rabbits for show and pets a100406 P upgrade your listing-it's free! Bentwillow Bunnies North Carolina email a031106 Brier Patch Belgian Hares Connecticut email Ivy's Little Bunny Barn North Carolina: Iron Station email Phone: (704) 748-9800 a092506 Jahar Stud California: Sonora email phone: 209-586-1764 Lasley Rabbits Indiana: Arcadia email a011506 Rare Hare Rabbitry Illinois: northern email v121205 Sage Hollow Rabbitry Connecticut email v082005		Terminator Brier Patch Belgian Hares Merryl's Litter Brier Patch Belgian Hares Jr. Doe 1/18 ARBA Conv 2004 Sage Hollow Rabbitry KIRU2 aka RUDI2 Best Junior ARBA Conv. 2004 Sage Hollow Rabbitry Colby BOB ARBA Conv. 2004 Sage Hollow Rabbitry
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