When selecting the rabbit, the color of the rabbit's coat should be observed. The coat of the jackrabbit is usually brownish-gray, but can range from sandy yellow to all black; the underparts belly to the tail are white. But blackened species are not uncommon.

Secondly, when selecting the rabbit, it is necessary to observe its body shape and appearance. The rabbit has a body length of 38-50 cm, a tail length of 4.5-6 cm, and a weight of 1.3-2.5 kg. The cave rabbit has four sharp incisors that continue to grow throughout its life. The cave rabbit has large and thick ears, and its ears and hind legs are shorter than other rabbit species. The hind legs are stout and the tail is short and fluffy.