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Himalayan / calafornian - any advice on these breeds

I am trying to find out about these two breeds, well I thought they were different breeds, but someone just advised me that they are terms used for colour markings, not different breeds.
I had also read that one was a larger breed than the other. Now I'm confused. Anyone know?
 
I think the Californian is a biggish breed with black ears, nose etc. but the Himalayan is the name of the particular colour, so you can have a Himalayan Netherland Dwarf. Someone else may know more about it.
 
Himalayan is a breed and a colour. Himalayans and Californians both have the Himalayan colouring (as do some mini lops and netherland dwarfs and rex), but Himalayans are very fine boned, Californians are stocky rabbits often bred for meat. Himalayans aren't very popular as pets but the one's I've met have been absolutely lovely, so full of personality :love: I've heard Cali's are great too but a bit more laid back

A Himi (the breed) - http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/gallery/images/uploads/1537429066IMG_4179.JPG
A Californian - http://www.nationalcali.moonfruit.com/communities/6/004/008/956/516/images/4544357030_pre.jpg
 
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