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Rabbit Breeds - Silver Marten

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

Unknown

Showroom Varieties

Black,Blue,Chocolate,Sable

Weight

Junior Bucks: Not over 6.5 pounds, minimum 3.25 pounds
Junior Does: Not over 7.5 pounds, minimum 3.25 pounds
Senior Bucks: 6 - 8.5 pounds, ideal weight 7.5 pounds
Senior Does: 7 - 9.5 pounds, ideal weight 8.5 pounds

Appearance

The Silver Marten has a unique appearance resulting from the breeding of chinchillas to tans.

Coat Type

Silver Martens have flyback fur

General Personality


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....40
Fur.................20
Color...............22
Markings............13

Silvering
Triangle & Collar
Eye Circles
Nostril
Belly Color

4
4
2
2
1

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

Breed History

Country of Origin

United States

Founder

Unknown

Brief History

The Silver Marten was created when Chinchillas were bred to Tans.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

1927

Conservation Status

Silver Martens are not at risk.


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

Silver Marten Rabbit Club

Local/State/Regional Clubs