Beveren

Rabbit · Heritage · 0 live listings

Beverens are one of the oldest rabbit breeds, from Beveren in Belgium, and were kept for meat and fur. They come in blue, black and blue-eyed white, and are calm and hardy, but now rare in the US.

At a glance

Purpose
Meat, fur
Origin
Beveren, Belgium
Mature weight
8–12 lb
Lifespan
7–10 years
Temperament
Calm, gentle
Best fit
Heritage herds, meat
Species
Rabbit
Category
Livestock
Group
Heritage
Registries
ARBA, Breeder pedigree (three generation)
Papers
5 categories
DocilityVery calm
HardinessHardy
Grooming loadLow grooming
Beginner fitGood meat rabbit

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Beverens are large and need space and feed. They are rare, so breeding stock can be related.

Common questions

Are Beverens good meat rabbits?

Yes. They grow well and are calm, and were kept for meat and fur.

What health checks should a Beveren have?

Check teeth and feet for sore hocks. Ask about RHDV2 vaccination and E. cuniculi history.

Are Beverens rare?

Yes. They are listed by The Livestock Conservancy. Pedigrees help avoid close breeding.

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Health tests to ask for
Veterinary exam on fileRHDV2 vaccinationDental check on fileE. cuniculi testBreeder’s litter recordMicrochip registered

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