Blanc de Bouscat

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Also called Bouscat Giant White

Rare breedShort profile

From France, 1906.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight5 to 7 kg2

Sizelarge

11-15.5 lb (5.0-7.0 kg).

Impressive large size

Pure snow-white coat

Historic French heritage breed

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, white normal fur

A large, erect-eared rabbit dressed entirely in snow white, with guard hairs spread evenly through the coat.1 2

ColoursSnow white (the only colour)1 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Rabbits keep themselves clean, so routine care is mostly regular hands-on checks of coat, nails and teeth.3

Home where they are happiest

Needs a secure living area of at least 3m x 2m x 1m so it can hop, play, stretch, hide and exercise, with toys and foraging opportunities for enrichment.3

Food basics what goes in the bowl

Hay should form the foundation of the diet, as constant chewing keeps the teeth worn down, with fresh leafy greens and a measured amount of pellets alongside. Carrots are best kept as an occasional treat.3

Company who they like around

A social animal that should live with at least one other rabbit; a neutered male and female pair is often the easiest match.3

The story where it all began

The Blanc de Bouscat was developed in France in 1906 from Champagne d'Argent, French Angora and Flemish Giant rabbits. It is now very rare in the UK and is regarded as a breed at risk in France.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Its ancestry blends a silver breed, a woolly breed and a giant breed: the Champagne d'Argent, French Angora and Flemish Giant.1
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Adults can weigh up to about 7 kg.2
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It is very rare in Britain and considered at risk in its French homeland.1

Recognised by the official bits

British Rabbit Council: Recognised.1
ARBA: Not recognised.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Blanc de Bouscat. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

BrushingDaily while moultingevery week
Nail trimevery 6 weeks
Teeth checkTeeth never stop growingevery week
Fresh hayUnlimited hay every dayevery day
Spot cleanevery day
Full cleanevery week
Bottom checkCheck the fur around the tail stays clean, especially in summerevery day
Free roamAt least 4 hours of running space a dayevery day
VaccinationsSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upevery year

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Blanc de Bouscat - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, parent breeds, colour, recognition, rarity
List of rabbit breeds - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, origin, coat and ear type, BRC/ARBA recognition
Rabbits - RSPCA rspca.org.ukused for general rabbit care: diet, companionship, space, enrichment

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.