At a glance the quick version
4-6 lb with 5 lb ideal for seniors; ARBA maximum 6 lb.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense white coat on a compact body
A small, chunky, rounded rabbit with a short neck, small head and fine bones. The short, dense coat is pure white with no markings, and the eyes are pink-red.12
Personality what they are like
A gentle, relaxed and friendly rabbit that likes to explore in its own time. Its laid-back nature makes it an easy companion for many kinds of households.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Needs supervised time outside its enclosure every day to hop around and explore a bunny-proofed space.24
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low-maintenance coat: brush weekly with a bristle brush and two or three times a week during moults.2
Home where they are happiest
The RSPCA recommends a living area of at least 3 m x 2 m x 1 m high so a rabbit can hop, stretch, hide and play; a hutch alone is not enough and should be combined with a large run or daily free-roam time. Living indoors with the family helps it stay sociable.42
Food basics what goes in the bowl
About 70 percent good hay, with the rest made up of pellets, leafy greens and fresh vegetables, plus constant fresh water.2
Company who they like around
Rabbits are a highly social species and the RSPCA advises keeping them with at least one compatible, neutered rabbit companion, plus calm, regular time with people.4
The story where it all began
Orville Miliken, an ARBA judge in Florida, crossed albino Dutch, albino Polish and small New Zealand White rabbits to create a compact, all-round white rabbit. ARBA accepted the breed in 1967, and it is now valued mainly as a show rabbit.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- ARBA
- Recognised in 1967; white only, maximum weight 6 lb. National club: Florida White Rabbit Breeders Association (fwrba.net).3
- ARBA
- Accepted in 1967; senior weight 4-6 lb with 5 lb ideal.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Florida White. 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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Where this comes from
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- Florida White rabbit - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, ancestry, weights, body, coat, temperament, lifespan
- Florida White Rabbit - PetGuide petguide.comused for lifespan, temperament, housing, grooming, diet, Best in Show fact
- Recognized Breeds - American Rabbit Breeders Association arba.netused for recognition year, maximum weight, colour, club
- Rabbits - RSPCA rspca.org.ukused for space guidance, companionship, general care
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.