Dalmatian (rabbit)

The Dalmatian rabbit, also called the Dalmatian Rex,^[1] is a medium-sized rabbit, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Its fur is mainly white with patches of black, blue, brown, orange, or fawn.^[2]

The breed is not recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, but is by the British Rabbit Council, the British Mini Rex Club,^[3] and the National Dalmatian Rex Rabbit Club.^[4]

The rabbit originates from Germany^[5] and France. Dalmatian rabbits are very active and friendly.^[6] The rabbit is rare and depleting in Europe.^[7][8]

See also

• Rabbits and hares portal

• List of rabbit breeds

References

1. "Dalmatian Mini Rex". Pets4Home. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
2. Wegler, Monika (1999). Rabbits: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Behavior, and Training. Barron's. ISBN 9780764109379.
3. "Sold Broken Black Mini Rex Buck Dalmatian Bred". Retrieved 21 November 2022.
4. "Dalmatian Rex". Fur and Feather. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
5. "Excellent spots in Dalmatian Rex Rabbit from Germany". Facebook. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
6. "Very Friendly Dalmatian Rex Rabbit". Pets4Home. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
7. "The Journal of Applied Rabbit Research". 2016 [1987].
8. Taylor, David (1999). Rabbit Handbook. Sterling Publishing Company. p. 39. ISBN 9780806978079.