Background
Rabbits are sociable animals that are often kept as children’s pets, but are increasingly being kept by adults as house rabbits.
Appearance
Rabbits differ in size and appearance. There are 67 breeds and 531 varieties of rabbit; the smallest breed is the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, weighing just 1kg when fully grown and one of the largest is the Flemish Giant Rabbit, which weighs up to 6kg.
Behaviour
Rabbits are very sociable pets and they can become part of the family, just like dogs and cats. Ideally, rabbits need at least 4 hours’ exercise outside the hutch each day to keep them fit and prevent boredom, which could lead to behavioural problems.
Lifespan
The lifespan of rabbits can be from 4 to 10 years.
