Complete Guide to Rex Rabbit Breeds with Pictures
The scientific name of the Rex rabbit is Rex rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), and it got the name "otter rabbit" because its appearance is somewhat similar to that of an otter. It is a fur rabbit breed, highly renowned worldwide, and offers extremely high economic returns. So what breeds of Rex rabbit are there? Come and take a look with the editor.
1. Classification by color
If classified by color, they can be divided into three types: white Rex rabbit, blue Rex rabbit, and black Rex rabbit. The white Rex rabbit has a pure white coat all over its body, without any stains or stray hairs, and is the most popular in the fur industry; the blue Rex rabbit has a pure blue coat all over its body, with a uniform color from the base to the tip of the hair, and is one of the earliest Rex rabbit color types, as well as having the softest wool among Rex rabbits; the black Rex rabbit has a pure black coat all over its body, with a glossy coat, and is one of the most popular fur colors for sale.
2. American Rex rabbit
At present, most of the Rex rabbits raised in China belong to the American line, but due to differences in introduction time and region, as well as differences in feeding management and breeding selection, their individual differences are relatively large. Compared with other Rex rabbit breeds, it has better adaptability, stronger disease resistance, higher reproductive capacity, and is very easy to raise. However, it also has disadvantages: the population is uneven, the average body weight is relatively small, and in some areas the American Rex rabbit has severely degenerated, which affects fur quality.
3. German Rex rabbit
The German Rex rabbit was introduced from Germany at the end of the last century. It is characterized by a large body size, fast growth speed, and high coat density, and its body weight and size are larger than those of other breeds. However, because it was introduced not long ago, its adaptability to China's environment is relatively weak and its reproductive rate is low. But after crossing its male parent with the American Rex rabbit, the offspring perform well, so many areas use this method for production, with considerable economic returns.
4. French Rex rabbit
The Rex rabbit itself originated in France, and the French Rex rabbit has the advantages of fast growth and development, good maternal instincts in does, strong protection of kits, and large milk production. Generally, Rex rabbits only need to reach 5 months of age to be ready for market, with body weight reaching about 4 kg, pelt area reaching 0.4 sq m, and relatively good coat quality. Since its introduction, this breed has been raised in fully closed housing and has excellent production performance and production potential.
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