Rex

Rex rabbits are defined by a coat mutation that makes the fur stand out plush and short, with guard hairs close to the length of the undercoat. The original Rex breed emerged in France in the early twentieth century, and the word Rex is now used both for recognized breeds and for rex-coated varieties in other breeding projects. A standard Rex is a medium-sized rabbit with upright ears and a dense velvet texture, not a wool breed and not a lop.

The coat feels luxurious, but it also changes management. Rex rabbits can show pressure on the feet if flooring is harsh, so dry bedding and resting surfaces matter. Breeders judge coat density, resilience, color, body type, and whisker and fur expression together; a soft coat alone is not enough. Owners comparing Rex, Mini Rex, Opossum, and Plush Lop rabbits should separate the rex fur gene from the breed name and expected adult size.

Colors: Agouti, Black, Black Otter, Blue, Broken, Broken Black, Broken Blue, Broken Chocolate, Broken Lilac, Californian, Castor, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lilac Otter, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White