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Rabbit Breeds - American Chinchilla

Image of American Chinchilla Rabbit

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

Ring a Winner

Showroom Varities

Standard

Groups & Colors

Color should resemble a chinchilla

Weight

Junior Weight: Minimum 4.5 pounds, not over 9 pounds
Intermediate Does: not over 11 pounds
Intermediate Bucks: not over 10 pounds
Senior Does: 10 - 12 pounds
Senior Bucks: 9 - 11 pounds

Appearance

Should resemble a chinchilla in color, will have a commercial body typoe.

Coat Type

American Chinchillas have rollback fur

General Personality

This is generally a very gentle breed.


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....45

...Body
...Head & Ears
...Eyes
...Feet & Legs

30
8
2
5

Fur.................25
Color...............25

...Undercolor
...Ring Color & Definition
...Surface Color

5
8
12

Condition............5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

United States

Founder

Brief History

Originally known as the American Heavyweight Chinchilla this breed was created for meat and fur in more abundance than its ancestor the Standard Chinchilla. It was created in the 1920's.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

Conservation Status

The American Sable is critically endangered.


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

American Chinchilla Rabbit Breeders Association

Regional Clubs

Local/State Clubs