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Gnomish Giants are a popular upcoming breed created by our family since 2014.

BODY

The body is to be square and thick set, with uniform size in hips and shoulders.  Equally wide and strong throughout. Heavy muscle development is desired throughout the body. The body is to be of even distribution. The forequarter is to be made up of a short neck, firmly fleshed shoulders, legs evenly thick to the wrist, and a full chest giving ample rib cage. The back rises slightly towards the neck to the hindquarter that is full and well rounded. The side line should taper slightly from the HQ to the shoulder. The rabbit should resemble a bulldog over all, big, bulky. A large size dewlap is desired. 

MEAT

The meat is the first type to contain both light and dark meat to give it a unique flavor and texture superior 

to other breeds. 

SIZE

12# and up

HEAD

The head is the be broad and strong with even silvering throughout known as frosting. Thick and beefy, widening at the cheek bones and tapering back as it slopes towards the nose. Dewlap should be large, thick and plush in senior does.

EARS

The ears are to be close set in the middle of the head, wide, erect, well furred with tufts at the 

base filling up 1/4-1/2” up the base of the ear shaft. Ear lengths should be at least 5” in length 

with slivering evenly distributed throughout which is known as a frost covering. 

EYES

Eyes should be wide, round, bold and clear. 

FEET AND LEGS

Back feet should be long, straight and thick. 

TAIL

Tail will be wide, straight, erect, well furred and and reach midway up the hindquarters. 

FUR

The fur is to be extra plush, at least 1/2” long, even Rex fur. Should be consistent in length with 

no noticeable guard hairs longer than the rest of the fur, dense, lustrous, evenly distributed with 

slivering throughout creating a frosty satin sheen.

BONE DENSITY

Medium

BODY TYPE

Compact~The bulldog of rabbits with a blocky head and sweet expression. The true meat brick 

breed.

COLOR

All Gnomish Giants should have an even frost of silvering in the over coat on Rex fur 

with a silky sheen.The colors missing below can be found with their associated photos of the color. As we create a Rex furred variety of the breed, each color will be transferred to a photo of the color. Simply click each  photo for full details.

Black

*Frosted Midnight~A silver frosted coat of solid black. Insides of ears are to be black. Eyes are to 

be dark. 

*Frosted Midnight Dalmatian Mantle~Black and white broken coat with tan behind the ears and 

on the nose. Can produce mantles. Eyes are to be dark. 

*Frosted Midnight Dalmatian~Black and White broken coat devoid of tan, will not produce 

mantles. Eyes are to be dark. 

Sapphire: (Blue)

*Frosted Sapphire Mantle~ Silvered Blue with cream and tan belly. Eyes are to be blue-grey. 

*Frosted Sapphire Dalmatian Mantle~Black and White broken coat with tan behind the ears and 

on the nose can produce mantles. Eyes are to be blue-grey. 

*Frosted Sapphire Dalmatian~Blue and White broken coat devoid of tan, will not produce 

mantles. Eyes are to be blue-grey. 

Chocolate: (Brown)

*Frosted Chocolate~ ~A silver frosted coat of solid deep brown. Eyes are to be brown. 

*Frosted Chocolate Dalmatian Mantle~Brown and white broken coat with tan behind the ears 

and on the nose. Can produce mantles. Eyes are to be brown.

*Frosted Chocolate Dalmatian~Brown and White broken coat devoid of tan, will not produce 

mantles. Eyes are to be brown. 

Blueberry: (Opal)

*Frosted Blueberry~Top color should be a rich medium blue that is carried well down into the 

sides. The intermediate ring color should be golden tan, clearly defined over a slate blue under 

color. The belly should be white or tan over a blue under color. Eyes should be blue/grey.

Lavender: (Lilac)

*Frosted Lavender Mantle~Pink dove grey with lustrous appearance and even throughout with a 

cream and tan belly.  Eyes are to be blue-grey with or without a ruby cast. 

*Frosted Lavender~ ~A silver frosted coat of solid pink dove grey with lustrous appearance and 

even throughout. Eyes are to be blue/grey with or without a ruby cast. 

Honey Cream: (Lynx)

*Frosted Honey Cream mantle~Having an inner ring color of bright fawn, the brighter the 

better, clearly defined over white to off white under color and evenly tipped with lilac beneath 

the frost, with cream and tan belly. Eyes should be blue-grey. 

*Frosted Honey Cream~ ~A silver frosted coat, having an inner ring color of bright fawn (the 

brighter the better) clearly defined over white to off white under color and evenly tipped with 

lilac. Eyes should be blue-grey. 

*Frosted Honey Cream Dalmatian~Having Broken pattern of white and bright fawn with an 

inner ring color (the brighter the better) clearly defined over white to off white under color and 

evenly tipped with lilac beneath the frost.  Eyes should be blue-grey. 

Ember: (Red)

*Frosted Ember~Deep, rich red color, deep to the skin and spread evenly over body without  

smudge, including belly color. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Ember Dalmatian~White and red broken coat. Red should be as deep in color as 

possible. Eyes should be brown. 

Cocoa: (Chestnut)

*Frosted Cocoa~Rich dark chestnut or mahogany brown, as even as possible over the 

body, head and legs. Second ring coat should be orange or red Rufus, defined well over slate 

blue. Tipping under the silver frost should be an even coat of black. Belly color should be white 

or tan over a blue under color. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Cocoa Dalmatian~Rich dark chestnut or mahogany brown in a broken pattern 

with white. In colored section, second ring coat should be orange or red Rufus, defined well over 

slate blue. Tipping under the silver frost should be an even coat of black. Belly color should be 

white or tan over a blue under color. Eyes should be brown. 

Caramel: (Amber)

Frosted Caramel~Surface color should be light reddish brown and carried well down 

into the sides. It should be lightly tipped with chocolate. The intermediate ring should be a 

golden orange, clearly defined over a dove-grey under coat. The belly should be white or tan over 

a dove-grey under color. 

Frosted Caramel Dalmatian~Frosted Caramel with a broken coat of white and caramel. Belly May 

be white or broken.

Castor: 

Ginger: (Fawn)

Brown Sugar: (Gold tipped Steel)

Truffles are as follows: (Tri color)

*Frosted Mandarine Truffle~(Tri-Bl/O) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of black and orange 

pattern on the head, back and legs with white breaking up the colors in any pattern, and frosted 

evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Chocolate Truffle~(Tri-Ch/OR) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of chocolate 

and Orange pattern on the head, back and legs with white breaking up the colors in any pattern, 

and frosted evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be lavender. 

*Frosted Blueberry Truffle (Tri-blue/fawn) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of blue and 

fawn color pattern on the head, back and legs with white breaking up the colors in any pattern, 

and frosted evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Toffee truffle (broken Black Torte) Black tipped ears, nose and face with black smut over

a caramel coat broken up by white. 

(Broken blue torte) Frosted Blueberry Toffee truffle

Mandalas are as follows: (Harlequin)

*Frosted Mandarine Mandala~(Bl/O) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of black and orange 

pattern on the head, back and legs with no white breaking up the colors in any pattern, and 

frosted evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Chocolate Mandala~(Ch/O) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of chocolate 

and lavender pattern on the head, back and legs with no white breaking up the colors in any 

pattern,  and frosted evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be lavender. 

*Frosted Blueberry Mandala~(blue/fawn) Coat is to be evenly covered with a pattern of blue and 

fawn color pattern on the head, back and legs with no white breaking up the colors in any 

pattern, and frosted evenly by a top coat. Eyes should be brown. 

*Frosted Cocoa Mandala~(Harl/Cast) A striped cast over the fur in the ears, across stomach and 

fur over a rich dark chestnut or mahogany brown, as even as possible 

over the body, head and legs. Second ring coat should be orange or red Rufus, defined well over 

slate blue. Tipping under the silver frost should be an even coat of black. Belly color should be 

white or tan over a blue under color. Eyes should be brown. 

Frosted Midnight Toffee mandala (Black Torte) Black tipped ears, nose and face with black smut over an 

even colored caramel coat. 

(Blue torte) Frosted Blueberry Toffee Mandala

Weight minimum 12#

Weight maximum none

**Frosted Midnight Shimmer~(Marten) Black with a silver belly. 

Should have no other colors present.