Standard Rex rabbit

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The Standard Rex is a variety of rabbit especially known for it's extremely soft fur. A medium size rabbit, also a commercial, they can be between 7-10 1/2 pounds. It is prized for its fur and meat production. Although, most fur uses of the Rex stopped in 1985 after most people realized that there are larger animals that are just as soft. These are prolific rabbits having large litters with odd numbers of kits, often numbering nine or more. They are known as good mothers and are used as foster mothers for other rabbit breeds. These rabbits have beautiful fur that is often used to substitute for the use of other animals in fur coats. Rex fur is a recessive genetic mutation that results in shortened guard hairs, the length of the down coat, which stick out from the body creating a plush velvet coat. The resulting coat is short and very dense, and is what would be called undercoat on a normal furred rabbit. They are full of personality and make lovely pets. This breed is also referred to as a "Velveteen" rabbit.