The Chinchilla rabbit is a popular breed, mainly raised as a commercial meat rabbit. It originated from France and was standardized by M.J. Dybowski. European settlers introduced it to Kenya. Farmers rear this breed primarily for meat and fur. There are three types: Standard Chinchilla, American Chinchilla, and Giant Chinchilla. This breed is also useful for upgrading local rabbits, such as the Kenya White.
The coat is dense and displays a band of undercoat colors, including grey with black hair, ebony, silver, black velvet, and beige. The ears are broad and held firmly upright. Weaning weight ranges from 0.5–1 kg, litter size is 6–8 kits per doe, and mature rabbits weigh 3–3.5 kg. They reach sexual maturity at 5–6 months.