Palomino Rabbit

The Palomino Rabbit is a breed of rabbit, first bred in the United States. Mark Youngs of Lone Pine Rabbitry in Coulee Dam, Washington, developed the Palomino rabbit. It was based on Youngs' earlier American Beige breed. At the national meeting of the American Rabbit Breeders Association in 1952, the breed was given its first name. In 1953, the term "Palomino" was chosen, and the breed was recognized in 1957. In the 1960s, the breed spread more widely.

Palomino rabbits are larger than most other breeds and have fawns brown fur and brown eyes. They resemble New Zealand rabbits in appearance and come in two major color varieties: golden and lynx. As with the palomino horse, the rabbit gets its name from its color.