Californian (UK)

The Californian (UK) is the Californian domestic rabbit as kept and shown under British practice, a white, normal-furred rabbit with dark points on the nose, ears, feet, and tail. The breed's background is American, but British exhibitors and smallholders have selected their own lines and follow UK standards for type, weight, and accepted point colors. It is a solid commercial-shaped rabbit rather than a dwarf or Himalayan fancy rabbit, with a broad loin, upright ears, ruby eyes, and a short coat that should stay clean white across the body.

In the United Kingdom, Californians may be found in show sheds, small meat rabbitries, and companion homes that want a larger, placid rabbit. Damp hutches, poor ventilation, and summer heat can all undermine health, while cold spells may darken points or produce unwanted body shading, so housing position matters. Exhibition breeders look for a firm body, correct markings, and point color that matches the current British standard; production keepers give more weight to growth and litter performance. Buyers should check whether a rabbit is bred for UK showing, commercial crossing, or pet temperament, because those goals can produce noticeably different animals.

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