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Californian (rabbit)
The Californian is a domestic rabbit breed developed in the United States in the 1920s, intended to obtain a rabbit combining
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
8–12 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Faible
The Californian is a domestic rabbit breed developed in the United States in the 1920s, intended to obtain a rabbit combining meat qualities and good fur quality.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 8 to 12 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day is sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Californian (rabbit)
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Californian (rabbit)
Physical
Breed standard
The Californian has medium-sized ears that it maintains in the air. It weighs between 3.5 and 4.75 kg. The initial coloration is similar to that of the Himalayan: a body mostly white with black or dark brown (the color varies depending on ambient temperature) on the paws, nose, ears and tail. They have pink eyes.
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What human age for a californian (rabbit) ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
31years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 10 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for rabbit
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- PotatoModerate
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
- titanium dioxideHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a californian (rabbit) ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for rabbit. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
189 g
per day · 719 kcal
95 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Californian (rabbit)
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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