Rex
Рекс
Fur / Pelt
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Discovered in 1919 in France as a genetic mutation suppressing guard hairs. Now a global dual-purpose breed for premium pelts and high-quality meat.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Medium
- Purpose
- Fur / Pelt
- Buck weight
- 3.4–4.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.4–4.8 kg
- Adult weight
- 4 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 6 kits
- Meat yield
- 58%
- Slaughter age
- 12 weeks
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
- Coat
- rex
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- FR
- Recognised
- 1924
Colours
castor
white
black
blue
broken
chocolate
lilac
lynx
opal
otter
red
sable
seal
Temperament
friendly
docile
Notable facts
The fur is so dense that stroking against the grain leaves a track that springs back instantly.
Breeding recommendations
- Adult weight 3.0–4.5 kg.
- Highly sensitive to wire floors — solid plastic resting mats are mandatory.
- Average litter 6 kits.
- Wean at 30–35 days for commercial meat.
- Do not breed before 6 months — the pelt is the value.
