Rex du Poitou

Rex du Poitou is a French regional rabbit name tied to Poitou and the wider Nouvelle-Aquitaine area, where rex-coated rabbits have been used in a local meat tradition. It should not be flattened into the general show Rex category. The name is connected with regional production, local stock, and a particular marketing and husbandry context rather than simply with any rabbit that has plush Rex fur.

For practical purposes, Rex du Poitou belongs in conversations about regional food animals and small producer networks. Keepers would look at source, feeding system, growth, coat quality, and whether the rabbit comes from the relevant local program. Outside France, the name may be unfamiliar or misapplied, so buyers should ask for clear origin rather than treating it as a generic rare Rex. The distinction matters because a standard Rex, Mini Rex, and Rex du Poitou can share coat texture while serving different breeding goals.