· This rabbit originated in Flanders and was imported to England where it was selectively bred until the present day form was produced

· At one time the Belgian hare was the most popular fancy rabbit, it was responsible for bringing the domestic rabbit to the notice of thousands of people in the UK and the US

· Although called a hare, it is in fact a rabbit

· It has a deep chestnut colour bordered by black ticking along the length of the body and around the ears

· It is a very distinctive rabbit and often takes top honours at rabbit shows