Do Mini Rex rabbits stay small?
Mini Rex bunnies are dwarf rabbits, so they are small, but their diminutive size only adds to the cuteness of the breed. They are well proportioned, looking just like a regular bunny, only smaller. They are charming to look at (and charming to have around too). Their bodies are compact and rounded on the back.
How did the Mini Rex rabbit get its name?
The Mini Rex rabbit’s fur gene was discovered in France in the 1900s. The recognition and popularity led to the cross-breeding of Rex rabbits with the Netherland Dwarf rabbits to add to the dwarf gene, producing the first “Mini” Rex rabbit versions known as Dwarf Rex.
How long does a Mini Rex rabbit live?
Mini Rex rabbits live 7-10 years in captivity and don’t technically exist in the wild. If your bunny is particularly healthy and doesn’t run into any issues, it might live for 12 or 13 years, but it’s very unlikely to live past 15. Rex rabbit size: how big does a mini Rex rabbit get?
What’s the best thing to do with a Mini Rex?
Mini Rex rabbits are America’s favorite rabbit breeds thanks to their delightful fluff appearance, docile temperaments, and cuddly size. These rabbits are ideal for beginner parents, children, and the elderly as long as you handle them gently. It would be best to take care of your pet’s overall health, housing, and diet needs.
What are the guard hairs on a Mini Rex rabbit?
Guard hairs are not to be noticeable, but are to be plentiful and well-dispersed, full of life, and plush with prominent resistance to touch.
What kind of fur does a Mini Rex rabbit have?
Mini Rex rabbits are a small, compact breed that has a very plush undercoat and extremely soft, velvety feeling fur, which comes in a wide variety of colors. The recessive gene that causes this variation in fur causes the hair-strands to stand straight up, rather than lying flat against the body,…
Mini Rex rabbits are America’s favorite rabbit breeds thanks to their delightful fluff appearance, docile temperaments, and cuddly size. These rabbits are ideal for beginner parents, children, and the elderly as long as you handle them gently. It would be best to take care of your pet’s overall health, housing, and diet needs.
Can a Mini Rex be shown in a lower age classification?
No animal may be shown in a lower age classification than its true age. Many Mini Rex rabbit shows are either local or national. Some shows are not sponsored by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), but rather by local or state Breeders Associations.
When did the Rex Rabbit come into existence?
While there seems to be no definitive information in regard to how the velvety fur of the Rex breed came into existence, it is known that it was discovered around 1900, in France. Then, in 1929, the Rex had been imported and was accepted as a recognized breed with the ARBA; these rabbits had a weight average of 9lbs.
