Rex rabbits have a fur gene mutation. This enables the fur's guard hairs to be the same length as the rest of the fur. The Rex has "velvet soft fur".
A rex pelt is a rex pelt. They both have the same requirements in the standard.
Rex rabbits originated from France in the early 20th century. They are a popular breed due to their unique fur texture and friendly temperament. Rex rabbits are now bred worldwide for their meat, fur, and as pets.
Well, they weren't really found; they are actually a fairly recent breed. Mini Rex were derived from the Standard Rex rabbit, which were imported into the United States from France in 1924. In 1974, a Dwarf Rex was bred with a small Standard Rex, which was the start of this breed. Their unique, dense, plush, velvet like fur was caused by a mutation seen in wild rabbits in France in the late 19th century. The Mini Rex was first recognized as a breed by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association in 1988.
Standard Rex rabbits are usually around 10 pounds fully grown and have ears that stick straight up (instead of down). You can't really tell a Rex by their fur pattern, since there are 16 different varieties. The confirming characteristic, however, is their unique, dense, plush, velvet-like fur that is only found in Standard Rex and Mini Rex rabbits.
Rex rabbits (standard and dwarf, both domesticated breeds of the European Rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus) aren't rare at all, but there may be regional differences in availability.
Standard Rex rabbits can get up to 10 1/2 pounds, while Mini Rex Rabbits are generally 3 to 4 1/2 pounds.
ALL RABBITS SHED. The one that sheds the least is the Rex or Mini Rex.
I wouldn't recommend getting one from a pet store, mostly because you wouldn't know about hereditary problems it might have. I like to get my rabbits from either a county or state fair because those are bred to be the best they can be.
Rex rabbits (and Mini Rex rabbits) should be mature before breeding. About six months is a good age to breed rex rabbits. Be sure you take the female to the buck's cage, not the buck to the doe's cage. You will get the desired result a lot faster and more accurately.
no your thinking of rex rabbits there also mini rex
yes, they are like velvet.
Mini Rex