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Rabbit Breeds - Mini Rex

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

Heir to the Throne

Showroom Varities

Black,Blue,Blue-Eyed White,Broken Group,Castor,Chinchilla,Chocolate, Himalayan,Lilac,Lynx,Opal,Otter,Red,Sable Point,Seal,Tortoise,White

Weight

Junior Weight: Minimum weight 2 pounds, not over 3.75 pounds
Senior Bucks: 3-4.5 pounds, ideal weight 4 pounds
Senior Does: 3.25-4.50 pounds, ideal weight 4.25 pounds

Appearance

Mini Rex are a smaller rabbit known for their excellent fur quality.

Coat Type

Mini Rex have Rex fur

General Personality

Mini Rex are generally known for their gentle temperament.


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....45

Body
Head
Ears

35
5
5

Fur....................35
Color..................15
Condition...............5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

United States

Founder

Mona Berryhill

Brief History of Mini Rex

Mona Berryhill began working on the Mini Rex when she received a pair of dwarf Rex at the 1984 ARBA Convention. Her first litter from one of the does became the foundation of her Mini Rex program. Two of the does from that litter were sent to other breeders so that they could begin work on this breed as well.

Monna first presented the mini rex in 1986 at the ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio. They passed their first presentation. At the ARBA convention 1987 15 new varieties were presented. Finally in 1988 the breed passed its final presentation and several of the varieties which had passed their second presentation were permitted by the ARBA to bypass thier third presentation and the Mini Rex was born.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1988

Conservation Status

Mini Rex are currently not at risk


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

National Mini Rex Rabbit Club

Regional Clubs
Local/State Clubs