The Pet Atlas

Breed Rabbits Small

Blue Holicer

Small, lightly built rabbit with a smooth coat and upright posture

At a glance

Basic requirements and commitment level

Daily requirements

Activity
Medium
Handling comfort
Medium
Health sensitivity
Medium
Grooming
Low
Temperature sensitivity
Medium

Context & compatibility

Size
Medium
Lifespan
7–10 years
Body weight
8–9 lb
Coat type
Normal
Coat length
Short
Ear type
Upright

Is this right for you?

Common scenarios where this breed tends to fit well or less well

A good match

  • Prefer simple short-coat care and straightforward routines

Not ideal

  • Want a coat-intensive "grooming project" breed

Social & behavior

Temperament and interaction style

Personality & activity

Often an alert “doer” type—curious and quick to investigate, especially in active lines.

Handling & social style

Because it’s less common in pet circles, you may see more line-to-line variation; floor-time bonding and patience usually set the tone.

Care & health

Setup, routines, and health considerations

Care overview

Blue Holicer rabbit care is classic and low-complexity. The breed is known for a uniform color presentation rather than special requirements.

Environment & space

Standard medium-rabbit space works well, with open areas for steady movement.

Daily routine

Routine stays simple; “normal” often looks like steady evening exploration, consistent feeding enthusiasm, and reliable return to a familiar rest area.

Health sensitivities

No common breed-specific sensitivities are consistently reported; standard medium-rabbit considerations apply.

Grooming / coat

Short coat with low grooming demands.

Background

Origins and how that history shapes what you see today

Origin region

Czech Republic

Background

Formed in Central Europe to produce an even blue coat on a clean, traditional upright-eared rabbit. It’s intentionally understated—solid color and a straightforward look, not bold patterning or specialty texture.