Textbook animal breeding animal breeding and genetics for. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink hollow. Once on the livestock conservancy critically endangered list, it is now listed only as threatened, which is very good news, as the breed is found only in the usa and canada. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and. Silver fox rabbit breed information modern farming methods. Just because the rabbit shows no color, does not mean it doesnt carry any other color genes. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected. The silver fox rabbit is a rare breed of domestic rabbit developed by walter b. Rabbit colour guide with genetic codes home facebook. As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world.
Oct 25, 2014 i really like this rabbit hutch design. Pdf understanding the genetic structure of domestic species provides a window into. This is a guide to assist breeders in silver fox rabbits coat color genetics and adding the appropriate genotypes to the rabbits pedigree. Rabbit color genetics 101 genetics 101 wildriver rabbitry. There have since occurred two more mutations at the a locus.
Think of c as being the gene for full color c, or no color c. Rex rabbits have the same double coat as other rabbits, its just that their guard hairs are the same length as the undercoat usually the outer coat. Its hard to find good resources on other characteristics controlled by genetics. Nsfrc chocolate cod national silver fox rabbit club. For instance, a hair color gene location may allow 2 genes of. About bunny colors, a book on rabbit coat color genetics and a practical guide on raising colors in your rabbitry and applying what you know in rabbit coat color genetics to get an accurate picture of all the colors you could produce with. Get the history, description, standards, photos of this black silvered rabbit with fur like a fox.
On an agouti rabbit, all the tan markings, including the rings, are replaced with the silver white. The coat of a silver fox rabbit is very sensitive to both sunlight and humidity. Pdf understanding the genetic structure of domestic species provides a. With bins underneath to catch all that rabbit gold. The breed was recognized and a standard approved in 1925 under the name american heavyweight silver. Add a black fox if you are breeding and going to use the pelts, the black will stabilize the blue color making it stay the correct color. Much of the information contained in this book comes from work and research conducted by. Photos of the sterling breed natl silver rabbit club. Florida is famous for both, so you might see some discoloration on our silver fox rabbits. Oranges, otters and more using your knowledge of the a gene in rabbit breeding many phenotypes that is, the color of the rabbit s appearance are easy to detect just by looking at the rabbit. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to. Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry. The silver is smaller 47 pounds and is a mediumlength rabbit.
The breed is recognized by the american rabbit breeders association. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. Breeding bucks are the most important animals in your rabbitry. The terminal hosts dog, cat, fox become carriers by eating. The silver fox rabbit is a rare breed which was developed in the united states during the 1920s. The black silver color is recognized in only five breeds in the united states. The original wild agouti rabbits of europe carry two copies of this gene aa. A place for people to post pictures of different coloured rabbits for everyone to see and learn to identify. Silver fox for sale rabbits breed information omlet. Now, in the study of basic genetics, youre working with the alphabet, letters ae. When you ask to join, please answer all 3 questions, or you will be declined.
Over the next 40 years, the breed has made a modest comeback. Photos by jann hall heres a great closeup photo that shows the silvering in a silver s coat. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics. Genetics of behavior in the silver fox request pdf. Adapted from the book white rabbits color book by alan baker. Below is the most extensive color family chart on this website. The silver fox rabbit is a rare rabbit breed and it was created subsequent to 14 years of choosy breeding by walter b. This color pattern is called silver marten silver martens come in black, blue, chocolate and lilac, just as you might expect. We hope to have a brand new classifieds section, articles from the nsfc publications committee, surveys and polls and downloadable forms all available to you online. The breeds which accept the color as part of their standard will be listed in the standard breeds column. The first showing for the chocolate variety will be at the 2018 convention.
Originally named the american heavyweight silver, the name was changed to silver fox in 1929. If youre anything like me, youve already spent time sifting through. May 08, 2018 the silver fox rabbit was the second rabbit to be truly americanbred, with the first being the american blue. The blue variety,unfortunately, became such a rare. Click the button below to see how silver babies are born solid colored, but grow silvered as they get older. One of the most interesting genetic studies is that of coat color.
A strong, vigorous mature buck can be used two or three times a week for up to four weeks. By 1925 this new, silvered animal had been accepted by the american rabbit breeders association, when it was still known as the american heavyweight silver. Big c can hide little c, but little c cannot hide big c. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and so i thought i would start to address those. Genes in the agouti series a of rabbit coat color genetics determine the pattern of the hair shaft, without influencing the actual rabbit color. Origin of the silver fox rabbit two pines farm rabbitry. Rabbits that have short hair, such as rex, have more intense color expression. Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior date. Rabbits are a prey animal, so they hide signs of illness. In the early 1970s, as the breed teetered on the brink of extinction, eighteen breeders formed the national silver fox rabbit club in 1971. Color genetics of the rabbit is a complicated thing, but understanding it can be very helpful when purchasing new stock, working on a new color, developing a new color or maintaining only the varieties that are desirable to you. Rabbit color genetics the basics has 3,260 members.
This is normal, and they are the correctrecognized color otherwise. In rex rabbits, this genetic code would result in a castor rex rabbit pictured. Silver white color also should be on inside of ears, back of front feet, inside of hind feet. First, lets take a minute to think about how rare silver color is. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon the former goto authority for rabbit color genetics information glenna m. The silver fox rabbit is the third breed developed in the united states.
It is not a compact rabbit, and is posed just sitting in a natural position, without being pushed together like must compact or commercial type breeds. The completed 4h record book should tell the complete story of the 4h. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and so i thought i. Meara collins, based out of minnesota, holds the cod for chocolate. Color genetics and compatability silver rabbit club. In america, our silver fox is called the silver marten with their own silver fox a much larger rabbit, created by crossing checkered giants with silvers. Silver white triangle behind the ears along with collar. Garland of north canton, ohio, and is bred for meat, show, and unique fur. On a tan pattern rabbit, all the normal tan markings are replaced with silver white. Rabbit color genetics the basics public group facebook. Enjoy your fox they are sweet rabbits, wonderful mothers and when you do breed them they make excellent foster mothers for another doe who is clueless when her babies arrive. Rabbit breeding and rural development the mexican family packages.
Anybody breeding silver fox rabbits backyard chickens. Garland and was the third breed to be developed in the united states. Below is a table of the various common colors of rabbits and their genetics to help you determine what color your rabbit is. If this makes sense so far, the rest will be a piece of cake.
There are over 200 possible genotypes based on the 5 main color genes. Chart of 144 rabbit coat colors and their genotypes. The chinchilla color was developed between 1900 1950. This produces white rabbits with red eyes red or rubyeyed whites aka rew. What is known about silver fox origins is that the breed was developed in the 1920s by w. An albino rabbit must always carry all the same color genetics that any other colored rabbit would carry in its genotype. A rabbit breed is a distinct variety created through natural selection or, more often, though selective breeding for specific characteristics. Little c is also called albino because of the complete lack of color. In the early 1970s the national silver fox rabbit club was founded by 18 breeders who wanted to promote and conserve the breed. Netherland dwarf and holland lop breeders call their animals chestnut agoutis. Personally i think the sleek silvery look can only be achieved on a short flyback coat like the silver has.
Silver fox rabbit was developed from checkered giants and english silvers, and was originally known as american heavyweight silver. Here you can find exclusive information about your fox, fellow breeders in your area, upcoming shows where the silver fox is sanctioned, and so much more. The silver fox is truly a multipurpose breed, raised for meat and fur. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. Pdf the genetic structure of domestic rabbits researchgate. It is truly a multipurpose rabbit breed, raised for meat, fur and show.
Information on the silver and silver fox rare rabbit. Though the black and blue color varieties of silver fox were originally recognized, the blue variety was later dropped. The first silver fox rabbits were exhibited in 1926, having been created from the original chinchilla breed. Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene.
Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of. Basically, it takes more than one gene to make up any given color. The silver fox provides a rich resource for investigating the genetics of behavior, with strains developed by intensely selective breeding that display markedly different behavioral phenotypes. To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. Books have been written concerning this one subject. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to hair color. Rabbit study guide 1206 2 if your rabbit project is to be done properly, genetics will play a major role.
There are currently two certificates of development held for other varieties of the silver fox. We sell show and brood quality silver fox that come tattooed and accompanied by full pedigrees. Color genetics chart showing and breeding lionhead rabbits. Silver rabbits are found in several countries english silver, german silver. Aug 15, 2017 the information and images presented below gathered from discussions from the silver fox rabbits breeders facebook group and are not my original content this is a guide to assist breeders in silver fox rabbits coat color genetics and adding the appropriate genotypes to the rabbits pedigree. The silver fox usa is the 3rd breed accepted by the forerunner of the arba, granted in 1925. Rabbit breeding chart template pdf encouraged to help the website within this time well.
We are so excited about this wonderful breed and the special people dedicated to them. Of course, we know from above that the cc genes cause this albino appearance. Jan 17, 2017 rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene. The a locus and the e locus in rabbits and how they work together. Julie cahill, oak ridge rabbitry since youre here, i suppose it is safe to presume that you would like to learn more about color genetics. Information on the silver and silver fox rare rabbit breeds. Select a color from the drop down list that applies to the buck and doe you are breeding.
Rabbit hutches, and enclosed duck area just add duck house at one end. Silver white color on nostrils, eye circles, jowls, belly and underside of tail. National silver fox club members we are working to create a special area of the website just for you. The information and images presented below gathered from discussions from the silver fox rabbits breeders facebook group and are not my original content this is a guide to assist breeders in silver fox rabbit s coat color genetics and adding the appropriate genotypes to the rabbit s pedigree.
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