The Armenian Marder is a breed of rabbit native to Armenia. It is principally raised for meat.[1]
Country of origin | Armenia |
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Use | Meat |
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Litter size | 7-8 |
The breed was established in 1940. It is the result of crossbreeding the Chinchilla rabbit, the Himalayan rabbit, and native rabbit breeds.[1][2]
Fully grown males weigh from 4–4.5 kilograms (8.8–9.9 lb), and have a body length of 50–55 centimetres (20–22 in). The average litter size is 7-8 kittens.[1][3]