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Thank you for getting back to me. Your rabbit may be a Californian, though she is just a bit small for that breed. You can read more about them here:

http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/breed_profiles/rabbits/californian.htm

The Himalayan rabbit has the same coloring, but is smaller than your rabbit. Several other breeds also have the markings you've described, but don't match your rabbit in size. I suspect that she is probably a mixed breed. Californians are pretty popular, and people often cross them with other rabbits, resulting in a smaller rabbit with the same markings. The fact that your rabbit has one white foot also leads me to think she may be a mixed breed. There's nothing wrong with mixed breed rabbits. They make great pets, and sometimes don't have the health problems associated with some purebreds.

The color of your rabbit is referred to as himalayan, or 'himmie' for short. If you have more questions, just let me know by clicking on REPLY.

Anna

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