The origin of the Thrianta rabbit is the Netherlands, where it is pronounced Tree-aan-ta. It was developed during the 2nd World War by a Mr H Andrea of Assen in the Netherlands and is named after the ancient name for the province of Drenthe from where it originated.
History reads that Mr Andrea who was a teacher and geneticist of flowers and plants, as a token of respect to the Dutch Royal Family regularly displayed marigold flowers in his window. One day however he was ordered by the German occupiers to remove them since this outward sign to the national colour of orange was not tolerated. Whilst already a rabbit breeder this gave him the reason to say “If I can no longer put orange flowers in my window then I will breed orange rabbits”.
After many attempts using a variety of breeds including Tans, Havanas, and an amber coloured Papillion he was successful in creating the first Thrianta which was first standardised and recognised in the Netherlands in May 1949.
she is very very naughty. I did think to myself the other day if I wanted another where would I get one from, I wouldn't have a clue where to find a breeder or one in rescue (which I do think is rare) I got ruby from a work colleague of my mother in law who had bought a pregnant doe. I don't even think this lady works with my mother in law any more so I'm not sure where the doe came from!
