Heeere's Boomer ~ the Giant Flemish Rabbit  | Flemish Giant visits the Hemet Farmer's Market
Channel: Weathertight Roofing Inc
Date: 26/02/2013

http://weathertightroofinginc.com  → Boomer the Flemish Giant rabbit visits the Hemet Farmer's Market on Saturday February 23, 2013.

Boomer is 4.5 years old and weighs a whopping 14 pounds.

Boomer, with his owner Connie, can usually be found at the Hemet Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. He's very laid back and kid friendly.  You would be too if you got as much attention as Boomer receives from kids and grown ups. ☺

Let me tell you, both kids & adults of all ages find Boomer fascinating.  The most frequently asked question is "Can I pet him?"

Bob Pratte, The Press Enterprise, recently wrote about Boomer in his column →  http://www.pe.com/local-news/columns/bob-pratte-headlines/20130205-hemet-flemish-giant-rabbit-is-a-celebrity.ece

Femish Giant Rabbit
The Flemish Giant originated in Flanders. It was bred as early as the 16th century near the city of Ghent, Belgium. 

It is believed to have descended from a number of meat and fur breeds, possibly including the Steenkonijn (Stone Rabbit -- referring to the old Belgian weight size of one stone or about 3.76 kg (8 lb 5 oz)) and the European "Patagonian" breed (now extinct).

It received little attention until about 1910 where it started appearing at small livestock shows throughout the country. Today, it is one of the more popular breeds at rabbit shows because of its unusually large size and its varying colors. 

It is promoted by the National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders, which was formed in 1915. 

The Flemish Giant has many nicknames, first and foremost the "Gentle Giant" for its uniquely docile personality and also the "universal rabbit" for its varied purposes as pet, show, breeding, meat and fur animal.

As one of the largest breeds of domestic rabbit, the Flemish Giant is a semi-arch type rabbit with its back arch starting back of the shoulders and carrying through to the base of the tail giving a "mandolin" shape. The body of a Flemish Giant Rabbit is long and powerful with relatively broad hindquarters. 

Bucks have a broad, massive head in comparison to does. Does may have a large, full, evenly carried dewlap (the fold of skin under their chins). The fur of the Flemish Giant is known to be glossy and dense. When stroked from the hindquarters to the head, the fur will roll back to its original position.
for more info go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_Giant

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