A breed of rabbit that, despite its name, is American in origin, developed in California, possibly from rabbits imported from New Zealand. The breed is recognized in five colors by the American Rabbit Breeders' Association: white, red, black, blue and broken, with crossbreeding producing further variations such as gold-tipped steel and chestnut agouti; New Zealand rabbits average 10 to 12 pounds (4.5 to 5.4 kilograms), with does slightly larger than bucks, and the breed is the most common used for laboratory testing and meat production, though it is also raised for pelts, show and as pets.
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The breed originated in California, possibly from rabbits imported from New Zealand.
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despite the name, is American in origin
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New Zealands are the most common breed used for laboratory testing and meat production, though they are also raised for pelts, show, and as pets.
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