Most prolific rabbit breeds
- Who
- Californian and the New Zealand White
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- January 2013
The most prolific breeds of pet rabbit are the Californian and the New Zealand White. During the breeding season, both of these breeds can produce 5–6 litters, each of which can contain 8–12 kittens (the correct name for young rabbits).
During their breeding life:
• domestic breeds produce 5–6 litters of 8–12 kittens each year
• the wild rabbit produces 5 litters of 3–7 kittens each year.