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Blanc de Hotot Rabbit with Dark Eye Rings

A distinctive Blanc de Hotot rabbit shows dark fur rings surrounding its eyes.

A Blanc de Hotot rabbit sitting angled with distinctive dark rings around its eyes.
Blanc de Hotot Rabbit with Dark Eye Rings
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The Unique Markings of the Blanc de Hotot Rabbit

This scene features the Blanc de Hotot rabbit breed, recognized by its bright white body and narrow dark bands framing the eyes. The contrasting facial markings give this animal a striking appearance.

Origins of the Blanc de Hotot Breed

The Blanc de Hotot was developed in Hotot-en-Auge, Normandy, France, during the early twentieth century by Eugénie Bernhard. She spent nearly twenty years breeding white rabbits to achieve a pure white coat combined with distinct dark eye bands. Today, it remains a rare and admired rabbit breed known for its thick fur and well-rounded body structure.

Colors of the Blanc de Hotot Rabbit

  • Body fur: Pure snow white
  • Eye rings: Dark brown or black hair bands framing the eyes
  • Rabbit eyes: Deep brown
  • Inner ears and nose skin: Pale pink hidden under white fur
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

Why does the Blanc de Hotot rabbit have dark rings around its eyes?
The dark rings are the result of careful selective breeding by a French rabbit breeder in the early 1900s, who intentionally combined white breeds to create this signature contrast.
Where does the name Blanc de Hotot come from?
"Blanc" means white in French, and "Hotot" refers to Hotot-en-Auge, the village in Normandy, France, where the breed was first established.
Do dark eye markings serve a purpose in wild animals?
In many wild animals, dark fur or skin around the eyes absorbs sunlight, reducing glare so the animal can see clearly in bright environments.
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