New Zealand Whites

Our New Zealands are primarily raised as a healthy, sustainable food source for our family and we believe in treating our animals with the upmost respect and care. We breed with the ARBA Standard of Perfection in mind, rather than just size and growth rate.
Sale animals are typically categorized as pets, meat, or potential show/breeding stock and are priced accordingly. If you are interested, please review our Rabbit Purchase Agreement and then contact us to make arrangements for transfer.

4-H/Youth Discounts Available

Our Doe

Briarwood Pals Angel

White New Zealand doe born 4.28.2020.
Bred by Briarwood Pals Rabbitry (OR)
10.8 lbs

Our Buck

Briarwood Pals Cirrus

White New Zealand buck born 4.3.2023
Bred by Briarwood Pals Rabbitry (OR)

In the Nestbox

We have paused our New Zealand breeding program for the time being.
We do not currently have any New Zealands available for sale.

About the Breed

With more ARBA Best in Show wins than any other breed, the New Zealand rabbit was a game changer for many breeders. Despite the name, New Zealand rabbits were likely developed in California and developed from a mix of breeds, possibly including Belgian hares and Flemish giants. They were developed for their quick growth rate and meat type, and were added to the US rabbit standard in 1916. New Zealands are prized for their quick growth rate and meat production, and while the Reds were initially more popular, the New Zealand White soon took over due to the easy of dyeing a white pelt for the fur market. – Maximum weight 12 lbs.

Reference: "Recognized Breeds". American Rabbit Breeders Association. Retrieved 2019-04-24. Retrieved 4.26.2020.