Rabbits have been kept as pets since the beginning of human history. There were few breeds then and they were kept mainly as a source of food.
This is much less the case today. There is a lot of pleasure to be had from them, particularly if you know something about them: which breed suits you best for example, what food, housing and care the animals need and the difference between a large rabbit and a dwarf rabbit. It is also worth knowing something about reproduction, breeding and the prevention and treatment of diseases.