How much does genetic play in rabbit size?

[Standard_Procedure]

I’m considering spending a premium to get a continental giant rabbit with darius bloodline. Darius made it in the Guinness Book of Record (after beating his mom). If I get a 3rd or 4th generation rabbit in that bloodline would I be guaranteed a huge rabbit? Or is there no difference to buying any continental rabbit?

[LBJ10]

There are no guarantees where genetics are concerned. Probability would likely be in your favor, I would think. There is always the chance of getting an smaller individual though. Look at people. There will be two short parents and they could have a very tall kid. Or there can be two tall parents with a short kid.

[Beka27]

I would think you’d end up with a pretty huge rabbit! Lol! Maybe not world record status… But definitely big! There’s no guarantee that a rabbit will be X number of pounds full grown, but should be a giant for sure!

[Standard_Procedure]

I don’t plan on feeding the crap Darius eats (carrots, cabbages, rabbit mix and almost no hay). Just need a rabbit with good genes and feeding unlimited pellets and alfalfa hay. My rabbit still has several months to possibly grow but her weight seems to not increase anymore now. For a British Giant, I’m slightly disappointed she’s not big as I wanted. I’ve always wanted a huge huge rabbit, not just any large breed rabbit. I call it pride in ownership of a mega huge bunny.

[Sarita]

I’m not certain what makes “good genes” in rabbits or anyone else for that matter…however I suspect that this Darius rabbit’s size has quite a bit to do with his crappy diet…

Also a female would normally be smaller in size than I male I would imagine.

[Megabunny]

Actually, in the Giant Chinchilla world, the males are smaller. I got mine, knowing he would be on the small side, and he’s plenty big enough for me! I no longer think I want anything bigger. But do you already have one and you’re considering getting another? I should think the breeder (like mine) would know if the baby was likely to be smaller than average. I, too, suspect Darius’ size is from his diet.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Depends who the mom and dad are-I’d take a good look at both of them. You’ll end up with something like mom or dad most likely. 4 generations is quite a ways back.

I only ask that we get to see as many pictures of your giant bunny growing up as possible haha -omg I love big bunnies!

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