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Silver Fox rabbit

Breed Characteristics

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Silver Fox rabbit

Origin The Silver Fox breed was developed after 14 years of selective breeding by Walter B. Garland of North Canton, Ohio and was the third breed to be developed in the United States. It started when a black Checkered Giant doe was bred to English Silvers, a rabbit of unknown heritage. In 1925 the breed was accepted by the ARBA at the Colorado Springs convention. The Silver Fox was originally the American Heavyweight Silver but the name was changed to Silver Fox in 1929. In 1971 the National Silver Fox Rabbit Club was founded with 18 Silver Fox breeders as members. Today the Silver Fox is said to be one of the rarest rabbit breeds in America, and is considered threatened by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The Silver Fox is also recognized by the Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste, a catalog of U.S. foods in danger of extinction.

Physical Attributes

Weight 9 - 12 lbs.(4.1 - 5.4 kg.)
Ear Type Erect
Fur Type Rollback
Colours Black
Appearance Body is of medium length, well-rounded. Head rather narrow, ears are medium-long and erect.
Other Considerations Life Expectancy: 5 - 8 years
Temperament: Gentle
Best Kept In Pen. Cage or Yard.
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