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Mini Rex RabbitFamily: Leporidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I purchased my Mini Rex, Brex, a few months ago when he was about 5-6 weeks old. Never having owned a rabbit before I researched breeds before I made my decision (I ... (more) Tasha 2008-08-19
PET RABBIT CARE
A sweet, cuddly nature along with a plush velvety coat makes the Mini Rex a favorite pet bunny!Outwardly the Mini Rex rabbit looks like a miniature version of the larger Rex Rabbit. Sporting graceful proportions and that nice plush "Rex fur", this is a very good looking rabbit. It has become one of the most popular and readily available pet rabbits and is good with children. The Mini Rex is an adorable medium sized rabbit that makes a wonderful companion. Generally friendly and moderately active, they will enjoy playing or just relaxing and being petted. Because of its relatively small size it is easy to handle, as well as easy to house and feed. For more information about Rabbis and their care see:
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Background:
The Mini Rex is accepted as a new breed in Great Britain
and the United States. This breed was first recognized by the American
Rabbit Breeders Association in 1988.
Description:
The Mini Rex grows to 3.5-4.5 lbs. They are well-muscled
with good shoulder and hip widths. Their ears stand straight and erect.
Monna R. Berryhill, who is from Texas, first bred them and has shared the following information with us:
| Dr. Jungle..."Thanks for contributing Monna! " |
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am the developer of the Mini Rex rabbit... **Monna R Berryhill, Developer of the Mini Rex rabbit* |
Castor colored Mini Rex rabbit
Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough
The main feature of Rex rabbits is their very beautiful and very soft fur. It feels just like velvet when you pet it. This is because the longest guard hairs have been bred away and the secondary guard hairs have been reduced to the same length as the undercoat hairs.
Color differences:
Though there are lots of different colors of Mini Rex, they have to be particular colors if they are going to be show bunnies rather than pets. But those that are pets are every bit as cuddly and soft.
The Mini Rex varieties allowed for showing are:
Black, Blue, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Opal,
Red, Seal, Tortoise Broken color (any recognized color and white with
the exception of Himalayan) and Red-eyed White.
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| I purchased my Mini Rex, Brex, a few months ago when he was about 5-6 weeks old. Never having owned a rabbit before I researched breeds before I made my decision (I wanted one that had a good temperament, as I have a four year-old and that would not grow to be too large).
We could not be more happy with Brex. He is completely black and has the softest fur ever, loves to have his belly rubbed, likes the 'kisses' our dog gives him and in general is just perfect.
Mini Rex rabbits are definitely a great breed for families with younger children or with well-behaved pets as they are not scared too easy (especially if you introduce the 'family' early on) and are simply a great addition to any loving home!
2008-08-19 |
| I have a mini rex just a few months over 1 yr shes really cute and we ahve her brother to and my dog loves her there really good friends so cute = ]
2008-07-24 |
| Hey Hartley's that's too funny. My daughter got a mini rex and an english spot and named them Scooby and Scrappy. The mini rex does have a great temperament, very laid back. On the other hand, the english spot is a bit on the skittish side and not as easygoing.
2008-07-16 |
| AWWWWWWWWWWWWW MINI REX BUNNIES ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!
2008-07-03 |
| Hellow! My favorite breed of rabbit is mini rex. I have been raising them for 2 years now. Every single characteristic of the mini rex rabbit appeals to me, such as their velvety coat, straight ears, and their great temperment. That's why the only breed I raise is mini rex.
2008-06-09 |
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| Last December I fostered 3 mini rex brothers, never thinking they would become part of the family. They were neutered after 4 months old and they just turned 1 year old this past October. Jack is lavender, Ben and Tim are black. Fresh greens are fed daily...never pellets. Timothy hay always and alfalfa chews as treats. For their birthday I made cakes: rice cakes with a banana/blueberry mash spread. If Tim had his choice, he would only eat carrots and pears. But to keep a full variety and healthy diet, I mix and dice various fruits and greens daily. I really enjoy making edible chew toys and keeping their hutch and runner comfy and cozy. I love them very much...And to think I consider myself a cat person..... 2007-11-06 |
| This year my bunny got very sick and we didnt know why. We thought she might have lead poisoning from an old chair she chewed, thank goodness she didn't. we took her to a vet and found out we were feeding her the wrong food. Just incase you dont know, you are supposed to feed rabbits timithy hay, not pellets as they are just treats. Some symptoms of a bad diet are: small rabbit dropping, not urinating, loss of hair, no appitite, not very active, and licking furniture.
She got sick in July but didnt show symptoms until September.
Now my bunny is great and healthy once again. She is now almost one and i am very glad that she is ok. I didnt write this to be a show off and tell you i know every thing, i wrote it for your bunnies health. So if you are a first time mini rex owner treat them like horses.
2007-10-09 |
| Comments Dr Jungle REALLY Likes to Hear! |
| Wow thanks for all the info, it was truly great. Let me tell you, I'm 11 years old and I really want a bunny. I wrote a 70 page notebook of nothing but what to do for a bunny I love them oh so much, and well my parents said most likely no! But I have faith and I promised that I'll pay for most of that stuff. But anyways I want to get it at the state fair coming up in April 9-13th 2008. I can't wait, I hope my parents say yes. I love them but I love animals. Why start when I'm old when I can start when I'm young and well you know, have a fresh start. But well I don't know, I hope they say yes. I just dont think that they understand what I need for my sake. Well anyways, I really thank you guys out there for listening, I appreciate it! = p
ha ha,
Hannah
Kirscbaum! 2008-03-25 |
| thank you for informing me about rabbits!
2007-02-10 |
| i enjoy raising mini rexes too. i was just looking at your web page as i am just looking for some info on mini rexes for the fair. 2005-06-29 |
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