Polish Rabbits for sale in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

The Polish Rabbit is a small, compact breed of domestic rabbit with origins almost certainly in England rather than Poland, despite the misleading name — which may derive from the highly polished, glossy quality of the breed's fine, close-lying coat rather than any geographical association. Developed in the 19th century, the Polish was initially bred as a fancy rabbit for show rather than for meat or fur production. It should be noted that the UK and US definitions of the breed differ substantially: what is known as the Polish in Britain corresponds to the Britannia Petite in the United States, while the American Polish is an entirely separate variety unrecognised in the UK.

Polish Rabbits are small, slender animals weighing no more than 1.1 to 1.6 kilograms, with a fine-boned, arched body type that distinguishes them from the more compact body shape of many other small breeds. They have a short, bold head, large prominent eyes, and short, erect ears held close together. They are available in a range of accepted colours including white (in both ruby-eyed and blue-eyed forms), black, blue, chocolate, and broken. Polish Rabbits are intelligent and energetic, with lively personalities that require experienced handling and consistent socialisation from an early age. They are popular show animals in the UK and appeal to rabbit fanciers who appreciate their elegant proportions and the challenge of breeding to a demanding show standard.