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Rabbit Breeds - Silver Fox
Breed Facts
| Breed Slogan | One of a Kind Since 1929 |
| Showroom Varieties | Standard |
| Weight | Junior Weights: Not over 9 pounds, minimum 4.5 pounds |
| Appearance | The Silver Fox is a large breed known for its long fur and silvering. |
| Coat Type | Silver Foxes have standing fur |
| General Personality | This is an athletic and energetic breed. |
ARBA Schedule of Points
| General Type....45 | Body | 38 |
| Fur.................20 | ||
| Color...............10 | ||
| Silvering...........20 | ||
| Condition............5 | ||
| TOTAL POINTS....100 |
Breed History
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Founder | W.B. Garland |
| Brief History | The Silver Fox was the second original U.S. breed. The creation of the breed involved a Checkered Giant sport. Hi black Checkered Giant had an unusually high number of stray white hairs. He bred that with some English Silvers. After 14 years of breeding and heavy culling the Silver Fox was created. Today the Silver Fox is endangered. |
| Year of ARBA Acceptance | 1929 |
| Conservation Status | Silver Foxes are an endangered breed. |
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