American
Calm temperament; excellent project breed
Overview
The American is a large rabbit breed, reaching up to about 12 lb. Calm temperament; excellent project breed. Rabbits commonly live 8–12 years — longer than many first-time owners expect.
Is the American right for you?
A good match if — you can give a rabbit space, a companion and daily care; you're new to rabbits.
Think twice if — you expected a low-effort "starter" pet — rabbits are not.
What an American needs from you
Rabbits are social animals that do best in a bonded pair and should never be kept fully alone. An American needs a good amount of room to run and stretch, a hay-based diet, daily cleaning and moderate day-to-day upkeep. Check nails and coat regularly. Most rabbits dislike being picked up, so handling should be calm and on their terms.
Key facts
- Max. weight
- 12
- Size class
- large
- Temperament note
- Calm temperament; excellent project breed
What it needs from you (at a glance)
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What it costs
Scaled to this breed’s roughly 5 kg and a ~10-year life, keeping an American works out at about:
Rough cross-breed averages in USD — a planning guide, not a quote. Break it down by life phase in the Cost Calculator →
Temperament (at a glance)
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| Tolerates alone | no data yet |