Blanc de Hotot

Initially unpopular in the United States, it died out there, and suffered population decline in World War II-era Europe.

The Blanc de Hotot is always white, with black bands around the eyes, which by breed registry standards should not be more than 1⁄16 to 1⁄8 inch (0.16 to 0.32 cm) wide.

[2] The Blanc de Hotot was developed in Hotot-en-Auge, Normandy, France by Eugénie Bernhard, a noted rabbit breeder.

[3] She bred for the desired white and black coloration on a rabbit suitable for both meat and fur production.

In 1930, the German Frederick Joppich began raising Blanc de Hotots, and would come to be called the "greatest supporter" of the breed.

[4] World War II caused major population decreases, almost resulting in extinction for the breed in France, the Netherlands and Germany.