I hate to say this, but lots of folks eat rabbit. I don't, but there are many people who raise them for meat, just like chickens and ducks etc. I don't like the idea of "pet" rabbits being turned into dinner any more than the next person. I didn't read the entire thread, and look at every picture. Did I miss the part where you say how you know that they will become "meat rabbits".... ???

Anyway, I think these guys look like pets, but I suspect it has to do with more of how they are raised, than anything - not how they look to us. Some people do not make pets out of their rabbits - like cows - sheep - pigs - chickens..... and then eat them......

SAS