From Marieka Kaye, New York
This is Gampi, an eight-week old Rex rabbit
Group
Commercial
Varieties
Black, Blue, Black Otter, Broken
(Includes
Tricolor), Californian, Castor,
Chinchilla, Chocolate,
Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Red, Sable, Seal,
White
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Weight
Males: 7 1/2 to 9 1/2 pounds, Females: 8
to 10 1/2 pounds
Physical
Attributes
The rex is a large breed with
upright ears. The face is farily thick,
but it is not particularly short. The
body is medium in length and rounded. It
comes in many different colors. The most
easily noticed attribute is the amazing
fur, which feels like velvet.
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Personality
Rex are generally a very friendly breed.
They have a low to medium level of
activity, and can be perfectly content
to play or to just sit on a lap
and be pet.
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Coat Type and
Grooming
The coat is upright, short,
and very plush. The guard hairs are the
same length as the undercoat, and the
coat is very thick, creating a plush,
velvety texture. Rex should not be
brushed with a brush or a comb unless
there is a distinct matt that needs
removing. Instead, to remove loose hair,
moisten the palm of the hands with water
until they are just damp enough to be
sticky, then run them over the rabbit's
coat backwards. This will remove loose
hair and static electricity.
Information Provided by Sarah
Giers, Contributor for Rabbit Topics.
Reader's Comments on this
Breed
From Laura, CA This breed of rabbit is my favorite because its hair really feels like
velvet and it is easy to handle