F A C T S

• Checkered Giants are one of 45 breeds of domestic rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
• Mature Checkered Giant bucks should weigh at least 11 pounds, and mature does 12 pounds, but there is no specified maximum weight.
• The Checkered Giant is outweighed by the Giant Chinchilla and Flemish Giant.
• The Checkered Giant is considered a show rabbit rather than a meat rabbit.
• The Checkered Giant is one of only 11 breeds with defined markings.
• Body type markings differ between European and American Checkered Giants, although they are considered the same breed.