Hold policy at bottom of page. The Mini Rex rabbit makes a fantastic family rabbit because they are very gentle and sociable.
You will also have to bunny-proof your home.
Do mini rex rabbits like to be held. They are very docile and patient and are perfect for families of all ages. Like making sure they cant chew on electrical wires or your valuables. How do I care for a Mini Rex.
On average it is best to use lightly dampened cloth or hands to rub over them initially loosening the static and dead fur and then they can be lightly brushed with a slicker style brush to pick-up the loosened fur. Their personalities vary from rabbit to rabbit also. Many Mini Rex rabbits do well as house rabbits allowed to roam homes at will.
While Mini Rex rabbits are also docile they can be a bit more excitable than Standard Rex rabbits. These rabbits are adaptable and easy to care for also making them a wonderful bunny for first-time pet owners and seniors. I do not show but can attempt to get posed pics.
Whether your rabbit likes to be held or not may depend on its mood at the time you want to hold it. Due to their type of fur Rex Breed rabbits should not be over-groomed. Many Mini Rex rabbit shows are either local or national.
She doesnt lick me but occasionally gives me. Some Mini Rex shows are sanctioned by local show designators who set up and organize the event. Her nails do grow quite long fairly rapidly.
Both the Standard and Mini rex rabbit come in çdifferent colors including the following. Rabbits are judged by national judges and the winners are announced at the end of judging. Officially presented in 1986 as a new breed the mini Rex rabbit is an even-tempered affectionate and intelligent breed of rabbit.
Black Otter Rex rabbits. Being so small they can survive with limited space but the more space you can give them the better. Most of my stock is heavy brood quality but I am trying to bring size down.
Facts about Mini Rex Rabbits The Rex family comprises rabbits weighing between 8 to 10 pounds with their trademark velvety coats. These facts are sure to prove helpful. The Mini Rex known for its smooth fluffy coat and easy-going temperament is a smaller variety of the Rex rabbit that was first discovered in France in the 1900s.
I raise mini rex for pets and breeders. The Mini Rex belongs to the same family being named so for its petite size. Doing so will actually damage their fur.
They can act out when they are scared and can bite and scratch. My rabbit does not like to be picked up but she likes to snuggle up beside me and have me pet her. Children who hold particularly vigorous protesting rabbits can drop them resulting in injury.
It is about half the size of the regular Rex and maintains their well-proportioned physique. I have had her for just over a year since she was 8 weeks old. Mini Rexes like most rabbit breeds do not enjoy being held and may kick and struggle if they are held in the wrong manner or for too long.
They are commercially available with little to no bureaucratic nonsense required to own one. I usually clip them once every 6 weeks. This is the type of rabbit you want to get if you are looking for extra snuggles.
The Standard Rex weighs 6 to 12 pounds while the Mini stands at 3 to 5 pounds. Rabbits are delicate ground-loving creatures. They do not make good starter pets for children.
Most rabbits do not like to be held or handled and may try to escape a well-meaning childs arms by biting and scratching. Like all bunnies Mini Rex rabbits require constant access to hay. The new breed.
And as it is with all rabbits Mini Rex should never be bathed. If you are in an apartment think about dedicating a room the same one their cage is in in which they can be let out their cage and run around. In a nutshell mini Rex rabbits make excellent pets and cause unwitting onlookers to fall head-over-heels in love with the prospect of owning a rabbit.
In addition a rabbits back may be easily broken as a result of improper handling. This should make up about 80 of their diet. Rex rabbits can be temperamental creatures.
Mini Rex rabbits are an active breed and should be given the space to run around in. Rabbit shows are divided by. As the Rex became hugely popular in Europe a Texas-based breeder Monna Berryhill crossed it with Netherland Dwarfs to create a miniature version of the standard Rex and named it Mini Rex.
Do Rex Rabbits Like to be Held. Rex rabbits are so popular because of their temperament. There are actually two varieties of the Rex Rabbit.
Some will be at least half to partial pedigree but several will have a full 3 generation pedigree as well. I have a female mini-rex and she is awesome. But you will need to train them to use a litterbox first.
Caring for Mini Rex rabbits is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Like all animals Rex Rabbits do. One notable difference between rex.
Their small size also makes them a great pet to have around children as they will be able to hold them comfortably. She has been litter trained since just a few weeks old. Some shows are not sponsored by the American Rabbit Breeders Association ARBA but rather by local or state Breeders Associations.
This rabbit usually has a well-rounded back with finely developed shoulders.
