A mature Checkered Giant rabbit
(black variety)
A 3-month old Checkered Giant rabbit
(black variety)

The Checkered Giant, known as Géant Papillon in French, is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France.[1] One of the largest rabbit breeds, the Checkered Giant is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).[2]

The Checkered Giant is one of the minority of rabbit breeds with specific coat markings. The markings defined in the breed standard of the Checkered Giant[2] differ somewhat from those in the breed standard of the Giant Papillon.[3] For ARBA show purposes, a mature Checkered Giant buck must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds (5.0 kg), and a mature doe must weigh a minimum of 12 pounds (5.4 kg). ARBA does not specify a maximum weight for Checkered Giants.[2]

History

In 1904, Otto Reinhardt of Reinfalz, Germany interbred the Great German Spot and black Flemish Giant rabbit. Six years later, the Checkered Giant was introduced in the United States.[4]

Appearance

For the Checkered Giant, ARBA recognizes two varieties: Black ("white with black markings"), and Blue ("white with gray markings").[5] Each sex and variety is judged separately.

ARBA show weights of the Checkered Giant[2]
Category Age Minimum
Weight		 Maximum
Weight
Senior Does8+ months old12 lb (5.4 kg)[none specified]
Senior Bucks8+ months old11 lb (5.0 kg)[none specified]
Intermediate Does & Bucks6-8 months old9 lb (4.1 kg)[none specified]
Junior Does & Bucks3-6 months old6 lb (2.7 kg)[none specified]
Pre-Junior Does & Bucks<3 months old4 lb (1.8 kg)7 lb (3.2 kg)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Whitman, Bob D. (October 2004). Domestic Rabbits & Their Histories: Breeds of the World. Leawood KS: Leathers Publishing. ISBN 978-1585972753.
  2. 1 2 3 4 ARBA Standard of Perfection 2021-2025. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 2021. ASIN B08QG6242B.
  3. ↑ "Breed Standards 2021-2025" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "The Checkered Giant Rabbit – Complete Guide & Facts". Animal Corner. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "About [the Checkered Giant]". American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
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