1. Population data 

 1.1. Population size (females) ≤ 500 

 1.2. Herd sizes

Table 1.Herd sizes

     2.1.3. Origin of breed

As far as we know, there is no study on Kabyle rabbits before 1990. In order to develop the rabbit production, the state imported some breeds in the seventies (New Zealand White, Californian and Burgundy Fawn). The result was an anarchic mixture and the loss of the original Kabyle rabbit. The present breed has contributions of New Zealand White, Californian, Burgundy Fawn  and the old Kabyle population.

     2.1.4. Situation with regard to danger of extinction

   Endangered, since the total number of breeding rabbits is less than 500.

2. Use of the breed in a descending order of product importance

   This breed  is used  mainly for meat production. It is a small to medium-sized breed.

 3. Colour

    As a consequence of the contribution of New Zealand White, Californian and Burgundy Fawn to the breed several colour  phenotypes can be found. The most common  ones are shown in photographs.

 4. General-type

       4.1. Body parts

       Body of the local population rabbits has well-rounded hips with well-filed loin. The body is of medium length with good depth. The ribs are carried forward to combine with shoulders that balance with the rest of the body. The top body line rises in a gradual curve from the base of the ears to the centre of the hips and then falls in a smooth curve downward to the base of the tail. Back is markedly convex ventrally without being pot-bellied. The sides taper slightly from hindquarters towards shoulders. The skin is smooth.

     4.2. Head : Convex

     4.3. Eyes : black

     4.4. Ears : Erect

     4.5.Feet and legs : Medium in length

      4.6. Tail : Straight

   5. Basic temperament ( for males or females ) : Docile.

   6. Special characteristics of the breed 

    Somewhat resistant to diseases and moderately adapted to hot climate.

    7. Nest quality : Pooled