Tan
Тан
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Developed in England in the 1880s as a result of crosses between wild rabbits and Dutch varieties. Prized for its striking contrast and sleek build.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Show
- Buck weight
- 1.8–2.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 1.8–2.7 kg
- Adult weight
- 2.3 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 5 kits
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- full arch
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- GB
- Recognised
- 1880
Colours
black-tan
blue-tan
chocolate-tan
lilac-tan
Temperament
active
Notable facts
Commonly called the 'Aristocrat of the Fancy' due to elegant appearance and high-gloss black-and-tan coat.
Breeding recommendations
- Extremely high energy and flighty; requires experienced handler and calm environment.
- Sleek coat is very low maintenance; hand-rubbing usually enough for show condition.
- Larger-than-average cage for athletic, constant movement.
- Primarily for show; provides small high-quality carcass for personal use.
- Active full-arch breed — needs space.
