The Checkered Giant, known in French as the Geant Papillon, is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France and is one of the largest rabbit breeds. It is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and is one of the minority of rabbit breeds bred for specific coat markings, though the markings defined in its standard differ somewhat from those of the related Giant Papillon. For American show purposes a mature buck must weigh at least 11 pounds and a mature doe at least 12 pounds, with no maximum weight specified.
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Otto Reinhardt took these rabbits in a new direction and, in 1904, began introducing them to Black Flemish Giants, although some say they were Gray Flemish, to produce rabbits that became the Checkered Giant.
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is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France.
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is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France
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1. The Livestock Conservancy: Conservation Priority List
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2. The Livestock Conservancy: Checkered Giant Rabbit - Heritage Breeds, The Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock ConservancyBreed Facts, Temperament
Temperament: Gentle, Friendly
Breed Facts, Use
Use: Exhibition, Pet
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