The first thing you notice when you see a rex rabbit is its fur, which is reminiscent of velvet : short, dense and very, very soft, which reaches perfection when the animal is adult. Due to a genetic mutation, this variety of lagomorph born in France in the 1920s by the hand of a priest who was struck by the undoubted beauty of its coat, does not have the typical double coat of hair that occurs in other rabbits . Their hair, therefore, grows equally and forms a dense mantle through which it is difficult to see the animal’s skin.
The name rex refers to the curly hair that some animals such as the cat (devon rex and cornish rex), the guinea pig (guinea pig rex) and in the present case, the rabbit.
Another of the most striking characteristics of the rex is its large size and is that it can weigh four and a half kilos, in the case of the American variant and a kilo less if it is the European variety. The rex rabbit has a long and strong body, like its legs, which are very muscular. Its face, also elongated, is reminiscent of that of the hare.
Possessing a friendly and playful character , the rex will really enjoy the attentions of its humans and especially with games. He is active but also patient so there will be no problem living with children.
As with the rest of rabbits, the rex will need to leave its cage daily to stay in shape and for its well-being, yes, you will have to monitor it to avoid accidents. We must pay special attention to the cables because if they are found, it is more than likely that they will want to give them a good bite, with the risk of electrocution that this entails.
Would you like to know more about this very soft fur rabbit? Did you know that there have been many cases of rex rabbits that adopt kits of other varieties? And that rex rabbits can learn tricks?
Do not miss our photo gallery on curiosities and care of this adorable lagomorph. We warn you that you are going to want to get one … now!
