Flemish Giant rabbit

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The Flemish Giant (Dutch: Vlaamse reus) is the largest breed of domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus). Originating in Flanders and being bred potentially as early as the 16th century, the first authentic records of the breed are known from roughly 1860. Breed standards for the Flemish Giant were first written in 1893, and it is the ancestor of the Belgian Hare and Continental Giant rabbit breeds. Flemish Giants were imported to America in efforts to breed larger rabbits for meat. It became fairly popular at rabbit shows due to its large size and varying colors, and has been promoted by the National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders since the club's formation in 1915. Flemish Giant rabbits are typically docile pets and are often raised for their meat. They are often used by 4-H programs to teach children about responsibility due to their personalities and less complicated grooming needs. One individual named Alex the Great was adopted and raised as a therapy animal.