Mini Rex is a breed of domestic rabbit that was created in 1984 in Florida by the late Monna Berryhill of Texas. The Rex mutation, derived in France in the 19th century, is recessive and causes the hair to protrude outwards from the body, instead of lying flat, and the guard hairs to be shortened to the length of the undercoat, or a bit longer. [1] [2] [3]
The small size, plush coat and friendly personalities of Mini Rex rabbits make them one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the United States. They were first recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in 1988, and have been very popular with exhibitors ever since. They are also recognized by the British Rabbit Council (BRC). [3] They weigh from 3 to 4.5 pounds when fully grown. They are small and rather close coupled. The ideal length of fur is 5/8 inch, and the fur has a lustrous appearance, good body, and a plush-like effect which offers a distinct springy resistance to the touch.
For competitions, a Mini Rex should have a well-rounded back, with well-developed and filled shoulders, midsection and hindquarters. The head should be well-filled and set on a short neck, with thick ears measuring no more than 3.5 inches. They should have medium-fine bone and rather short legs. Fur should be extremely dense, straight, and upright. It should be smooth and springy, not too soft or silky. Fur must be between 1/2 inch and 7/8 inch long. Any missing toe nails can lead to disqualification of the rabbit.
The Mini Rex is judged 45 points on general type, of that, 35 for body, 5 for head, and 5 for ears, in addition, there are 35 points for fur, 15 for color and 5 for condition, making a total of 100 possible points. They are four-class rabbits, which means there are two age groups for each sex they can be shown in. There are Senior Bucks (3 – 4.25lbs, ideal 4lbs over the age of 6 months), Senior Does (3.25 – 4.5lbs, ideal 4.25lbs over the age of 6 months), Junior Bucks (2 – 3.75lbs under 6 months) and Junior Does (2 – 3.75lbs under 6 months). Juniors exceeding maximum weight limits may be shown in higher age classifications. No animal may be shown in a lower age classification than its true age.
Many Mini Rex rabbit shows are either local or national. Some shows are not sponsored by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), but rather by local or state Breeders Associations. Some Mini Rex shows are sanctioned by local show "designators" who set up and organize the event. Rabbits are judged by national judges and the winners are announced at the end of judging. Rabbit shows are divided by class (color, age, and gender) and announced three times; If there are not enough show entries on the table or not enough show up, the class can be canceled. Rabbits can win a "leg" at sanctioned shows, that are noted as a winning, these can be won by having 5 rabbits or more in a class with 3 or more exhibitors. The "legs" can be classified by BIS (best in show) BOB (best of breed) BOS (best opposite sex) BOV (best of variety) BOSV (best opposite sex of variety)
Accepted colors for the Mini Rex include those listed below.[4] In 2012, Smoke Pearl was accepted as the 19th variety of Mini Rex.[5] In 2017, the ARBA Standards Committee accepted the Sable Mini Rex as a new breed variety.[6] New certificates of development have been awarded[clarification needed] by ARBA for the tan Mini Rex, both to be presented in the next few years.[citation needed]
Note: Tri-color is to be shown as a Harlequin or broken
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