Rabbits

Question 1

Pinna (inner ear)

Answer 1

long Pinna
may be upright or lop
IV catheter often placed in the ear

Question 2

Eyes

Answer 2

on the side of the head
poor vision directly ahead
good vision to the side and behind them

Question 3

Dentition

Answer 3

4 maxillary incisors
2 mandibular incisors
2 of the 4 maxillary incisors are small and placed behind the larger ones - have a longitudinal groove.
at rest cheeks do not touch
mandible is narrower than maxilla
diastema
continuously grow
prone to dental disease

Question 4

Dewlap

Answer 4

pocket of fat around the neck
not all rabbits develop this
should be closely monitored for dermatitis

Question 5

Hindlimbs

Answer 5

very large and powerful

Question 6

Toes

Answer 6

4 on hind feet
5 on the front

Question 7

Tail

Answer 7

small external tail
very fluffy

Question 8

Angora

Answer 8

long soft coat
high grooming requirement
most are white

Question 9

Dutch Rabbit

Answer 9

black or brown face and hindquarters
medium size
upright ears
calm and friendly

Question 10

English lop-eared

Answer 10

long lopped ears - 55cm
extra accommodation needs
not a common pet

Question 11

English rabbits

Answer 11

medium sized rabbits
white all over with tortoise shell
dorsal stripe down their spine

Question 12

Flemish giant

Answer 12

the largest breed of rabbit
originally bred for their fur and meat
friendly and intelligent but size should be a consideration for owners

Question 13

French lop

Answer 13

large sized rabbits
friendly and relaxed
come in many different colours
large hutch size and exercise needed

Question 14

Lionhead rabbit

Answer 14

mane of tufted long hair around the face
requires grooming
come in many colours
small to medium size
can be quite nervous

Question 15

Netherland dwarf

Answer 15

very small
short upright ears
can be a variety of colours
nervous and therefor aggressive
very energetic

Question 16

New Zealand

Answer 16

large breed
generally white can be red, blue and black
often used in labs

Question 17

Rex rabbit

Answer 17

soft thick velvety fur from recessive genetic mutation
guard hairs - no longer than undercoat
do not do well in warmer climates
medium sized
different colours

Question 18

Silver fox

Answer 18

long silver tipped hairs
white hairs dispersed along their bodies
coarse but silky hair
black or blue in colour