Rabbit breeds around the world

A rabbit breed consists of animals of the same sort, with the same form, colors, and markings and pass on similar characteristics to their offspring. Domestic pet rabbits are descendants of the European rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus. There are many recognized breeds in the US and UK rabbit registries; however, many pet rabbits are mixed.

For more help on what breed to choose for a pet rabbit, see Deciding on a Rabbit.

How many rabbit breeds are there?
The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) currently recognizes 48 unique rabbit breeds as of August 2014. The British Rabbit Council (BRC) currently recognizes over 60 breeds as of August 2014.