{"id":86857,"date":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:46","slug":"are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Harlequin rabbits rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbits_rare\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbits rare?\">Are Harlequin rabbits rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Japanese_Harlequin_rabbits_good_pets\" title=\"Are Japanese Harlequin rabbits good pets?\">Are Japanese Harlequin rabbits good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_much_does_a_Harlequin_rabbit_cost\" title=\"How much does a Harlequin rabbit cost?\">How much does a Harlequin rabbit cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_long_do_Japanese_Harlequin_rabbits_live\" title=\"How long do Japanese Harlequin rabbits live?\">How long do Japanese Harlequin rabbits live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbit_endangered\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbit endangered?\">Are Harlequin rabbit endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#What_is_the_rarest_rabbit_breed\" title=\"What is the rarest rabbit breed?\">What is the rarest rabbit breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbits_expensive\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbits expensive?\">Are Harlequin rabbits expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_much_is_a_Harlequin_Rabbit\" title=\"How much is a Harlequin Rabbit?\">How much is a Harlequin Rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_much_does_a_Harlequin_bunny_cost\" title=\"How much does a Harlequin bunny cost?\">How much does a Harlequin bunny cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbits_cuddly\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbits cuddly?\">Are Harlequin rabbits cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_rare_is_a_Harlequin_rabbit\" title=\"How rare is a Harlequin rabbit?\">How rare is a Harlequin rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbits_good_pets\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbits good pets?\">Are Harlequin rabbits good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Is_a_Harlequin_rabbit_a_breed_or_color\" title=\"Is a Harlequin rabbit a breed or color?\">Is a Harlequin rabbit a breed or color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_old_do_Harlequin_rabbits_live\" title=\"How old do Harlequin rabbits live?\">How old do Harlequin rabbits live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_rabbits_endangered\" title=\"Are rabbits endangered?\">Are rabbits endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_many_Harlequin_rabbits_are_there\" title=\"How many Harlequin rabbits are there?\">How many Harlequin rabbits are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#What_rabbit_breeds_are_endangered\" title=\"What rabbit breeds are endangered?\">What rabbit breeds are endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#What_is_the_rarest_rabbit_breed_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the rarest rabbit breed in the world?\">What is the rarest rabbit breed in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#What_is_the_cheapest_rabbit_breed\" title=\"What is the cheapest rabbit breed?\">What is the cheapest rabbit breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#What_is_the_meanest_rabbit_breed\" title=\"What is the meanest rabbit breed?\">What is the meanest rabbit breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Do_Harlequin_Rabbits_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do Harlequin Rabbits make good pets?\">Do Harlequin Rabbits make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#How_much_is_a_rabbit_worth\" title=\"How much is a rabbit worth?\">How much is a rabbit worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Is_Harlequin_rabbit_rare\" title=\"Is Harlequin rabbit rare?\">Is Harlequin rabbit rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Are_Harlequin_rabbits_friendly\" title=\"Are Harlequin rabbits friendly?\">Are Harlequin rabbits friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-harlequin-rabbits-rare-2\/#Do_rabbits_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do rabbits like to cuddle?\">Do rabbits like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbits_rare\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbits rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a well-muscled commercial body type, the Harlequin weighs in on the heavier size of medium rabbits, reaching up to 10 pounds fully grown. Though they once enjoyed great popularity in the United States, <b>they are considered a rare breed to find today<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Japanese_Harlequin_rabbits_good_pets\"><\/span>Are Japanese Harlequin rabbits good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These rabbits (both the Japanese harlequin and magpie harlequin breeds) are <b>known to make great house pets. Their training can be done using a litter box and they are known to have a playful and curious temperament. Because of their curious temperament, these pets will hop to every inch of the house!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Harlequin_rabbit_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Harlequin rabbit cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $20 and $100<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Japanese_Harlequin_rabbits_live\"><\/span>How long do Japanese Harlequin rabbits live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average life span for the Harlequin rabbit is <b>5 years or more. The bucks usually weigh 6.5 to 9 pounds and the does weigh 7 to 9.5 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbit_endangered\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbit endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personality. Mizuchi is bigoted, vindictive, and jealous a lot of the time. She is also extremely fearful of her species&#8217; future, as <b>harlequin rabbits are in danger of going extinct, but she is nonetheless proud of her heritage, which she views as unique and noble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_rabbit_breed\"><\/span>What is the rarest rabbit breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Blue Rabbit<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbits_expensive\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbits expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harlequin Rabbit Brought into the United States in 1917, its status as an extremely rare breed led to an exorbitant cost of <b>$40 for a fully grown adult; adjusted for inflation, that would be almost 900 dollars in today&#8217;s money!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Harlequin_Rabbit\"><\/span>How much is a Harlequin Rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $20 and $100<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Harlequin_bunny_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Harlequin bunny cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $20 and $100<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbits_cuddly\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbits cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harlequin Rabbit Their calm temperament and gentle nature make them an ideal pet for kids. <b>They are affectionate but won&#8217;t sleep on your lap by any means. However, they love to be petted and scratched on the back. You will recognize them with their medium body size, short fur, and unique colors and markings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_is_a_Harlequin_rabbit\"><\/span>How rare is a Harlequin rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a well-muscled commercial body type, the Harlequin weighs in on the heavier size of medium rabbits, reaching up to 10 pounds fully grown. Though they once enjoyed great popularity in the United States, <b>they are considered a rare breed to find today<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbits_good_pets\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbits good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a well-muscled commercial body type, the Harlequin weighs in on the heavier size of medium rabbits, reaching up to 10 pounds fully grown. Though they once enjoyed great popularity in the United States, <b>they are considered a rare breed to find today<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Harlequin_rabbit_a_breed_or_color\"><\/span>Is a Harlequin rabbit a breed or color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harlequin Rabbit Brought into the United States in 1917, its status as an extremely rare breed led to an exorbitant cost of <b>$40 for a fully grown adult; adjusted for inflation, that would be almost 900 dollars in today&#8217;s money!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_Harlequin_rabbits_live\"><\/span>How old do Harlequin rabbits live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 5 and 8 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_rabbits_endangered\"><\/span>Are rabbits endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a well-muscled commercial body type, the Harlequin weighs in on the heavier size of medium rabbits, reaching up to 10 pounds fully grown. Though they once enjoyed great popularity in the United States, <b>they are considered a rare breed to find today<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Harlequin_rabbits_are_there\"><\/span>How many Harlequin rabbits are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are actually <b>two kinds of Harlequin rabbits: the Magpie and the Japanese. Japanese Harlequin rabbits are usually orange and combined with either lilac, chocolate, black or blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_rabbit_breeds_are_endangered\"><\/span>What rabbit breeds are endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Critically Endangered Breeds include <b>Blanc de Hotot, Silver Marten, and Silver rabbits. These breeds have fewer than 50 annual registrations in the United States each year. Fewer than 150 animals have been shown in the past five years in the U.S., and the estimated global population is below 500.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_rabbit_breed_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the rarest rabbit breed in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sumatran striped rabbit<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_rabbit_breed\"><\/span>What is the cheapest rabbit breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average the least expensive pet rabbit breed is <b>Mixed Breed Bunny. Those are followed closely by the affordable Dutch and Flemish Giant Rabbits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meanest_rabbit_breed\"><\/span>What is the meanest rabbit breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Most Aggressive Rabbit Breeds (With Pictures)<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Belgian Hares. Image Credit: Cassidy Te, Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>Checkered Giants. Credit: Lukasz Pawel Szczepanski, Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>Lionheads. Image Credit: Camraw26, Pixabay.  <\/li>\n<li>Holland Lops. Image Credit: monofly, Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>Netherland Dwarves. Image Credit: RATT_ANARACH, Shutterstock.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 5, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Harlequin_Rabbits_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do Harlequin Rabbits make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harlequin Rabbit Brought into the United States in 1917, its status as an extremely rare breed led to an exorbitant cost of <b>$40 for a fully grown adult; adjusted for inflation, that would be almost 900 dollars in today&#8217;s money!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_rabbit_worth\"><\/span>How much is a rabbit worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a well-muscled commercial body type, the Harlequin weighs in on the heavier size of medium rabbits, reaching up to 10 pounds fully grown. Though they once enjoyed great popularity in the United States, <b>they are considered a rare breed to find today<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Harlequin_rabbit_rare\"><\/span>Is Harlequin rabbit rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harlequin Rabbit Brought into the United States in 1917, its status as an extremely rare breed led to an exorbitant cost of <b>$40 for a fully grown adult; adjusted for inflation, that would be almost 900 dollars in today&#8217;s money!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_rabbits_friendly\"><\/span>Are Harlequin rabbits friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A large bunny, these rabbits can make excellent family pets. <b>They are very docile and friendly and even make perfect playmates for children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do rabbits like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rabbits love to be cuddled and stroked when approached in the right way. Few like being held or carried as being so high up from the ground makes them feel insecure, however, many will happily sit on your lap or snuggle up next to you for a cuddle.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Harlequin rabbits rare?Are Japanese Harlequin rabbits good pets?How much does a Harlequin rabbit cost?How long do Japanese Harlequin rabbits live?Are Harlequin rabbit endangered?What is the rarest rabbit breed?Are Harlequin rabbits expensive?How much is a Harlequin Rabbit?How much does a Harlequin bunny cost?Are Harlequin rabbits cuddly?How rare is a Harlequin rabbit?Are Harlequin&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86857"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86857\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}