American Sable
Американська соболина
Fur / Pelt
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
Resulted from sable-coloured Chinchilla crosses in 1920s California. ARBA-recognised 1931.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Medium
- Purpose
- Fur / Pelt
- Buck weight
- 3.2–4 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.6–4.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 4 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 6 kits
- Meat yield
- 56%
- Slaughter age
- 12 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- US
- Recognised
- 1931
Colours
sable
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Features Siamese-like coloring with dark brown face, ears, feet, and tail.
Breeding recommendations
- Mature weight 3.0–4.5 kg.
- High maintenance fur; requires regular brushing during heavy molting.
- Doe-buck ratio 10:1.
- Kindling interval 42–49 days.
- Slaughter at 12 weeks for optimal carcass yield.
