Mini Rex Rabbits

Cute, Cuddly and Economical

The Mini Rex is now the most shown breed in the world, and one of the most popular with pet owners. Yet they have only actually been around since the mid eighties, when Mona Berryhill, a breeder from Texas, successfully bred a Dwarf Rex to a Lynx Rex.
So what is it about these little guys that make them so very popular?
The Mini Rex is of course very small, averaging three to four pounds in weight. Their fur is extremely luxurious but not so long that they require constant grooming. They do not eat very much food, about as much as can fit into a tuna can per day. Because of their size they can live indoors without taking up too much space, and are usually smart enough to be litter trained.

Great with Kids and Clever Too

The Mini Rex is a very popular breed with children, who tend to love them for their cuddliness, as the Mini Rex is normally a very affectionate animal. They are fairly hardy little souls, and usually live to at least six or seven years of age. They can thrive outdoors, as long as their hutch is well insulated and protected from the elements.

Watch Their Feet

The only problem that Mini Rex Owners have reported is that the breed seems particularly prone to developing sore hocks (lesions and sores on the bottoms of their feet.) Some Mini Rex breeders recommend keeping the feet wrapped or having the bunny wear protective “footies” when active.

The Rapid Rise of the Mini Rex Bunny

The Mini Rex now comes in a wide variety of colors, most of which have now been accepted by ARBA as show worthy. The first Mini Rex shown in America, by Ms. Berryhill, was a castor (a dark gray/brown) color, and it was that particular rabbit who went before the ABRA selection committee in 1986 and impressed the judges enough that the Mini Rex became an officially recognized breed a mere two years after it was created.

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