Giant Chinchilla

Rabbit · Giant · 1 live listings

Giant Chinchillas were developed in the US in 1921 by Edward Stahl, and are a large meat and fur rabbit with chinchilla coloring. They are calm, gentle and grow well, but need space and feed.

At a glance

Purpose
Meat, fur
Origin
United States
Mature weight
12–16 lb
Lifespan
7–10 years
Temperament
Calm, gentle
Best fit
Meat, pets
Species
Rabbit
Category
Livestock
Group
Giant
Registries
ARBA, Breeder pedigree (three generation)
Papers
5 categories
DocilityVery calm
HardinessSturdy
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

Giant Chinchillas are big and need large housing and plenty of feed. Heavy rabbits are prone to sore hocks.

Common questions

How big do Giant Chinchillas get?

Adults weigh 12 to 16 pounds under the ARBA standard.

What health checks should a Giant Chinchilla have?

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

Are they good pets?

Yes, for owners with space. They are calm and gentle.

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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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