Random question (Californians & Himilayans)

[Frankz]

Ok…so…I’ve been thinking about something.

 

Is there ANY way to tell the difference between a Californian or Himilayan? I know that weight is the major difference, but I can’t tell and I don’t have a scale. Even if I did she wouldn’t be still for the life of me.

 

Which one is  bigger again, though? I forgot, LOL.

 

[BinkyBunny]

 From my understanding Californians are bigger.  I know when I was volunteering at the shelter, I would always be in awe of the Californian breeds.  Big, gorgeous fur – Just beautiful.. 

From what I have read Californians are about double in weight and size – 8 – 10 pounds, where Himilayans are about half that. 

You can also google rabbit breeds and get a bunch of info about individual breed differences. 

[Sarita]

Californians are definitely bigger. I’ve had both and it’s really only size as BB says but remember too that many rabbits are also mixes as well.

[jerseygirl]

I’ve also heard that himmies have a more long tube-like body when stretched out…if that helps any. lol I try find a picture to demonstrate. Oh, and himmies have red eyes but I think Cals can too right?

Edit: Some pics that sort of show this body shape

                  http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-species/rabbits-profiles/himalayan-rabbit-2.aspx

Is Sunny a cross breed?  She may have traits of both as and perhaps another breed too.   I just read the Californian in a cross breed of the Himmie anyhow. New Zealand X Himilayan

[Frankz]

Posted By jerseygirl on 12/12/2009 05:05 AM

I’ve also heard that himmies have a more long tube-like body when stretched out…if that helps any. lol I try find a picture to demonstrate. Oh, and himmies have red eyes but I think Cals can too right?

Edit: Some pics that sort of show this body shape

                  http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-species/rabbits-profiles/himalayan-rabbit-2.aspx

Is Sunny a cross breed?  She may have traits of both as and perhaps another breed too.   I just read the Californian in a cross breed of the Himmie anyhow. New Zealand X Himilayan

I think Cals have red eyes also.

This is Sunny-(I’m sorry about the akward-ness of the first pic LOL)

 

 

 

 

 

I think I may have a Himilayan here, but until I can weigh her I won’t be sure. I really don’t think she’s 8-10, but she may be .

 

Thank you everyone!

 

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[jerseygirl]

Mmm…it’s hard to say. I sort of think Californian with that butt shot though! Maybe some himmie or Cal owners would be able to say. She could be cal cross with a smaller breed or a himmie crossed witha larger breed. I get an idea of my rabbits weight but holding them and weighing us both, then deducting my own weight from the combined figure. Not super accurate but gives you a general idea of their weight range.

[Sarita]

She looks like a Californian to me. My Giselle is also a Californian.

[Elrohwen]

I’m going to say Californian. She looks way too big to be a little Himi.

[BinkyBunny]

It is hard to tell from the picture – but from the picture she looks like a big gal. She is absolutely beautiful – whatever she is!

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