Our Champagne d'Argent Rabbits
Pregnant Champagne doe building her nest
Our Champagnes are descended from some of the best bloodlines in the country (Planks, Fishers, Hildebrand, Jamiesons, Blackwatch) We have purebred stock available from robust, healthy lines. Visit our For Sale page for more info.
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Champagne d’Argents are one of the sweetest large breed rabbits you will find! They make excellent pets due to their good nature. They are calm rabbits that love attention. This heritage breed is known to have existed for over 400 years, making it one of the oldest breeds on record. Historically, they were raised in walled pens in French monasteries as a source of meat, manure, and fur. Champagnes gradually change color from jet black to silver as they grow. The silvering begins around 4 weeks old. Click to see their Color Transformation. Adult Champagnes weigh 9-12 pounds.
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We keep a breeding herd of 4 bucks and 8 does. This allows us to provide fully unrelated pairs and trios. The rabbits pictured below are examples of our stock. We don't list every rabbit but they should give you an idea of the high-quality rabbits we raise at BHA Rabbitry. We've been working with Champagnes for over 10 years and selectively breed for fast growth, meaty body type, and good mothering. Our rabbits are calm, sweet, and love attention.
Champagne d'Argent Bucks:
'Jasper'Weight: 10.8#
Sweet boy with a wide muzzle and full hindquarter. From Black Duck's lines. Weighed 4.5# by 8 weeks. |
'Kaiser'Weight: 11#
This big guy loves attention. Calm, mellow temperament with nice depth and width. Fast growth rate. |
'Teddy'Weight: 10.5#
Excellent growth rate - weighed 4.9# by 8 weeks. Compact body with fine bone. Sire won Best Senior Buck at NY Grand Finals. |
Champagne d'Argent Does:
'Olive'Weight: 11#
Won BOB twice at NY Grand Finals. Excellent growth rate & depth. 
'Yarrow'Weight: 10.9#
Sire won Best Senior Buck at NY Grand Finals. Weighed 5# at 8 weeks. |
'Tiger Lily'Weight: 10.8#
Fast-growing doe with a wonderful temperament. Relaxed and calm. 
'Adelle'Weight: 10.9#
Beautiful doe with great depth. Adorable wide muzzle. Great mom. |
'Ulani'Weight: 11.8#
Amazing fur and type. Wide loin with full hindquarter. Sweet. 
'Dove'Weight: 11#
Super calm, sweet girl. Nice topline with wide hindquarter. |
'Velvet'Weight: 12#
Full of personality and antics - loves attention. Very nice depth. 
'Eden'Weight: 10.5#
Excellent mom. Wide shoulders, loin, and hindquarter. Gentle. |
In 1631, Gervase Markham described the color & fur qualities of the 'French Silver' rabbit…
“For the richness of the skin, that is accounted the richest which hath the equallest mixture of black and white hair together, yet the black rather shadowing the white; the fur should be thick, deep, smooth, and shining...” –Gervase Markham, France
... the perfect description of the Champagne d'Argent.
Visit our For Sale page to see rabbits available for purchase.
Brick House Acres Rabbitry - Frankfort, NY 13340 - (315) 737- 338-4638
