American Sable
The American Sable is a medium-sized rabbit breed developed in California from Chinchilla rabbits that produced shaded brown offspring. Its color is the breed's main identifier: a sepia body with darker points on the nose, ears, feet, tail, and often along the back, giving a Siamese-like pattern. The coat is normal short rabbit fur, not sable fur from a different animal. American Sables have a commercial body type and were historically bred for meat and exhibition, though they remain uncommon compared with larger production breeds.
Care is straightforward for a domestic rabbit of this size. They need room to move and protection from heat; feeding should be hay-based, with clean bedding kept dry. The shaded coat can change with age, season, and temperature, so show breeders evaluate color carefully and avoid breeding choices based only on a young kit's first coat. Because the breed is relatively scarce, people seeking stock should ask about pedigree, litter health, and temperament rather than buying only for dark markings. Regular handling helps maintain the calm, solid character many keepers expect from the breed.
Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Broken, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Dark Sepia Brown, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Light Sepia Brown, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Medium Sepia Brown, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
