Buyer question
Is a Palomino rabbit good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Palomino rabbit 4 out of 5 for beginners (good meat rabbit).
Source: the Palomino rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Palomino rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Palominos were developed in Washington state in the 1950s and recognized by ARBA in 1957. They come in golden and lynx, and are a calm, commercial-type meat rabbit that also suits families wanting a large, easygoing pet.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Meat, pets
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very calm)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Low grooming)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy)
What to weigh
Palominos need space and feed. Their color is hard to breed evenly for show.