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Mini Rex Rabbit

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A sweet, cuddly nature along with a plush velvety coat makes the Mini Rex a favorite pet bunny!

   Outwardly the Mini Rex rabbit looks like a miniature version of the larger Rex Rabbit. Sporting graceful proportions and that nice plush "Rex fur", this is a very good looking rabbit. It has become one of the most popular and readily available pet rabbits and is good with children.

   The Mini Rex is an adorable medium sized rabbit that makes a wonderful companion. Generally friendly and moderately active, they will enjoy playing or just relaxing and being petted. Because of its relatively small size it is easy to handle, as well as easy to house and feed.

For more information about Rabbis and their care see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Rabbit

Background:

   The Mini Rex is accepted as a new breed in Great Britain and the United States. This breed was first recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association in 1988.

Description:

   The Mini Rex grows to 3.5-4.5 lbs. They are well-muscled with good shoulder and hip widths. Their ears stand straight and erect.

   Monna R. Berryhill, who is from Texas, first bred them and has shared the following information with us:

Castor colored Mini Rex rabbit Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

   The main feature of Rex rabbits is their very beautiful and very soft fur. It feels just like velvet when you pet it. This is because the longest guard hairs have been bred away and the secondary guard hairs have been reduced to the same length as the undercoat hairs.

Color differences:

   Though there are lots of different colors of Mini Rex, they have to be particular colors if they are going to be show bunnies rather than pets. But those that are pets are every bit as cuddly and soft.
   The Mini Rex varieties allowed for showing are: Black, Blue, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Red, Seal, Tortoise Broken color (any recognized color and white with the exception of Himalayan) and Red-eyed White.

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jordan - 2012-02-22 I have a rex rabbit named Bun. He learned his name quickly and was easy to litter box train. He is super friendly, too! I like rex rabbits because of their small size. jordan - 2012-02-22 I mean mini rex rabbit. sorry Bre Ann - 2012-05-24 I have a mini rex named Nocte Umbra. It is latin for midnight shadow. He looks black in the sun, but looks brown in artificial light. I love mini rex rabbits, they are the best thing ever! :D Reply

Ryan - 2012-02-26 Hey, I'm looking for a mini rex to buy. Does anyone know where I can buy one from? Charlie Roche - 2012-02-26 You can try looking in local paper for any rabit breeder and ask the breeder. Most seem to know who is breeding what kind of rabbits. You can also look on Craigslist or on the Internet to find a breeder who might be able to lead you to a breeder close to your home. Tracey Hanson - 2012-05-08 My mini rex has delivered 9 babies 3 days ago if you are still insterested. I am based in the North West. My mobile is 07857683174 Reply

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keith seviour - 2012-04-28 I have a mini rex rabbit for sale he is white with light grey patches he is so adorable he was bought by me in error, i seen him in the pet shop and could not resist him so i bought him with indoor cage and all i needed for him ie,bedding,food,feed bowl,and his corner toilet.but unfortuneately i cannot keep him because of my health i have a lung disease, which affects my breathing so i have to give him up looking for a loving home. Reply

Anonymous - 2012-02-22 Go Mini Rexs! I have about 50 of them they fight and poop all the time buty I love them with all my foot. Reply

gfhsa - 2012-02-13 This was really good information I am going to get one in April in March and this website was the best one for me to look at Charlie Roche - 2012-02-14 Glad we could help. Let us know how you do with your little one and send a photo. Reply

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