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Alaska
The Alaska breed ranges from six to eight pounds in size. The
only color currently accepted by the ARBA is black. Alaska
rabbits were originally bred for their fur, originating in
Germany from Argente and Himalayan rabbits.
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Palomino
Weighing 9-10 pounds. The body is to be of medium length with
firm flesh, well developed shoulders, and well filled and rounded
hindquarters. The top line should have a gradual arc smoothly
rising upward from the neck reaching it’s high point at the loin
hip and sloping downward towards the tail. The surface color is
to have as little variation as possible. The Golden variety is to
be a bright golden shade over a cream to white under color. The
Lynx variety has a medium pearl gray surface color blending to an
orange beige intermediate color over a cream to white under color. |
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Polish
First bred in Holland. The red-eyed white is the most common. The
English Polish rabbit has only recently been introduced into the
USA, it has a separate classification and is called the Britannia
Petite. |
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Rex
Weighing around 6-8 pounds, all the Rex varieties are of the same
type, a graceful rabbit gently sloping up to well rounded
hindquarters.
Mini Rex - weighing around 4 1/2 pounds. Short and rather close
coupled, it is moderately well filled with flesh. The ideal
length of fur is 5/8 inch, and is to have a lustrous appearance,
good body, and a plush-like effect which offers a distinct
springy resistance to the touch. This breed is also referred to
as a "Velveteen" rabbit. |
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Rhinelander
Weighing 6-8 pounds, the body is to be well arched carried off
the table, avoiding any tendency toward heaviness in the shoulder
or hindquarters. Rhinelanders should exhibit length that gives a
graceful appearance, width of a well rounded body, and a smooth
top line blending into a rounded hindquarter. They should also
display an appearance of alertness and springiness. The unique
quality of the Rhinelander is based on three things: Type being
first, Coloration and Markings being next with equal values. |
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Sable
Weighing 5-7 pounds, Marten Sable (with a white underside) and
Siamese Sable are the only colors available. Starting at the head
with a dark shade of the color, it gradually becomes lighter over
the rest of the body. |
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Satin
Weighing 6-8 pounds, the Satin comes in over 20 colors, all of
which have a velvety coat.
Satin Angora-weighing around 8.5 pounds. The Satin Angora is
similar to the French Angora, but with silky, shiny wool. |
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Siberian
Weighing between 5-7 pounds, the Siberian Rabbit was first bred
in the UK around 1930 although its ancestry is unclear. It is a
very graceful rabbit with an attractive coat, colored black,
blue, brown or lilac. |
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Silver
Weighing around 4-5 pounds, with silver specks of fur spot this
rabbit's body. The colors of this rabbit are black (Silver Gray),
blue (Silver Blue), fawn (Silver Fawn), and brown (Silver Brown.)
All of which include silver hairs.
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Silver Fox
Weighing 5-7 pounds, four color varieties are available in this
breed: black, blue, lilac, and chocolate. Longer white hairs
should be ticked across the body. |
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Smoke Pearl
The Smoke pearl was created in Scotland in 1926, it was
originally known as Smoke Beige, the name was changed in 1932.
The color is light pearl grey and beige. The Siamese version has
smoke on the saddle shading to pearl grey beige on the flank,
chest and belly. The Marten version has white ticking, eye
circles and belly. |
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Sussex
The Sussex, a recent introduction is becoming increasingly
popular. It is named after the county of origin, It comes in two
colors, gold and cream. |
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Swiss Fox
Weighing about 5.5-7 pounds. The Swiss Fox rabbits have 2 inch fur
and come in many colors. |
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Tan
Weighing about 4.5 pounds, tan rabbits make a good pet. The
undersides of this rabbit, which include the tail, stomach, chin,
and ears, are colored in tan fur. The rest of the rabbit is
colored in black, blue, brown, or lilac. |
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Thuringer
Weighing around 9 pounds, this thickset rabbit was first bred in
Germany from Himalayans and Argentes. Its coat is yellow ochre or
buff with bluish black guards hairs. it has darker hairs on its
face and boots. this breed is usually only available from
specialist breeders. they can come in a range of colors,
although most commonly are yellow. |
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Vienna
Weighing 8-12 pounds, the Vienna is an old Austrian breed which
has recently been introduced into the UK. They come in two
colors the Vienna Blue which has a dark, slate blue top color
with a lighter under color and the Vienna White which has a
silky white coat. |
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