Rabbits can live for 5 or 6 years and even longer, so you need to be willing to commit to taking care of it for that long if you are considering buying one for a pet. There are over 40 different breeds of rabbits in the United States, and if you visit the small animal barn at your county fair, you will probably see many of these breeds being exhibited by kids involved in 4-H. If you see a particular breed that you really like, you should try to talk to the owner and find out as much as you can about that particular breed. By choosing a purebred bunny you would be able to exhibit yours at shows and fairs, and you would know what to expect of it regarding personality, size at full growth, and the type of coat it will have. The coat is an important thing to consider, because some rabbits have fur that is very woolly and that needs to be combed regularly. Mixed breed bunnies can make excellent pets too, but be prepared to provide it with a larger cage when it grows up if it needs one because it grows bigger than you expected it to.
Bunnies can live either indoors or outdoors.
A smaller breed might be a better choice if you plan to keep yours in the house, simply because it won't require as large a cage, nor will it produce as much litter as a bigger bunny would. Indoors, your pet will enjoy being allowed out of its cage daily to scamper around and explore, but it should be supervised and never left out when you are not at home. Keep in mind also that some pet dogs, cats, ferrets and snakes may be a threat to your bunny. You must be his guardian when you let him out to play. If the rabbit is kept outside, make sure that his hutch is high enough off the ground that dogs and other animals cannot get into it.