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Rabbit Breeds - Silver
Breed Facts
| Breed Slogan | The Sterling Breed |
| Showroom Varieties | Black,Brown,Fawn |
| Weight | Junior Weights: Not over 5 pounds, minimum 2.5 pounds |
| Appearance | The breed is known for the silver ticking in its fur. |
| Coat Type | Silvers have flyback fur |
| General Personality | This is an athletic and energetic breed. |
ARBA Schedule of Points
| General Type....30 | Body | 20 |
| Fur.................15 | ||
| Color...............50 | Surface & Undercolor | 15 |
| Condition............5 | ||
| TOTAL POINTS....100 |
Breed History
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Founder | Unknown |
| Brief History | This breed has been around since the 1500's. It is one of the oldest known domestic rabbits. Silvers were one of the original breeds recognized in the United States. At the time the ARBA was called the National Pet Stock Association. |
| Year of ARBA Acceptance | 1910 |
| Conservation Status | Silvers are a threatened breed. |
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