Buyer question
Is a Havana rabbit good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Havana rabbit 5 out of 5 for beginners (great first rabbit).
Source: the Havana rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Havana rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Havanas were developed in the Netherlands in 1898 and are named for their dark chocolate coats, like Havana cigars. They are compact and calm, and come in chocolate, black, blue and broken colors.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Pets, show
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very calm)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Low grooming)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy)
What to weigh
Havanas are moderate in size and not usually kept for meat. Their coats need clean housing to stay glossy.