Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
EN
Other name
Beverin
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
During World War I, the “V” for Victory was inspired by the “v” shaped carriage of the ears of the Beveren rabbit.
Additional information comments
The Livestock Conservancy provided text and photos.
Color comments
Today’s Beveren is recognized in three color varieties: solid blue, solid black, and a blue-eyed white, there is a brown (chocolate) variety that is not sanctioned by ARBA as of yet.
Weight males
4.30
Weight females
4.75
Other specific visible traits
their ears are carried in a “V” shaped manner; the fur has a gentle rollback and the coat should be dense and glossy; fur length is rather long at 1¼ to 1½ inches.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in Belgium in 1898; imported to England in 1905; imported to America in 1915; locally adapted
Year of origin
1898
Import
since 1915 from Beverin (England)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
