Blanc de Bouscat
The Blanc de Bouscat is a large French white rabbit developed at Le Bouscat, near Bordeaux, in the early twentieth century. It is an albino breed with white fur and ruby or pinkish eyes, generally built as a substantial meat and fur rabbit rather than a fine-boned fancy breed. Historical accounts connect its creation with large European stock such as Flemish Giant, Champagne d'Argent, and Angora-type rabbits, which helps explain its size, dense coat, and useful carcass. In France it has been classed among the traditional farm breeds, but it is rare in many English-speaking countries.
Management is much like that for other giant or near-giant domestic rabbits. Hutches, pens, and nest boxes need more space than those used for dwarf or light breeds, and breeding does should not be pushed before they are physically mature. The white coat shows staining, so clean bedding and dry footing are important for show or breeding animals. Because the breed is uncommon outside its home region, buyers should confirm that stock is being kept as Blanc de Bouscat rather than simply as large red-eyed white rabbits, especially if conservation or exhibition is the goal.
Colors: Agouti, Albino, Black, Blue, Broken, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
