The Dalmatian rabbit, also called the Dalmatian Rex,[1] is a medium-sized rabbit, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Its fur is mainly white with patches of black, blue, brown, orange, or fawn.[2]

The breed is not recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, but is by the British Rabbit Council, the British Mini Rex Club,[3] and the National Dalmatian Rex Rabbit Club.[4]

The rabbit originates from Germany[5] and France. Dalmatian rabbits are very active and friendly.[6] The rabbit is rare and depleting in Europe.[7][8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Dalmatian Mini Rex". Pets4Home. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  2. ↑ Wegler, Monika (1999). Rabbits: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Behavior, and Training. Barron's. ISBN 9780764109379.
  3. ↑ "Sold Broken Black Mini Rex Buck Dalmatian Bred". Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Dalmatian Rex". Fur and Feather. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "Excelent spots in Dalmatian Rex Rabbit from Germany". Facebook. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Very Friendly Dalmatian Rex Rabbit". Pets4Home. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "The Journal of Applied Rabbit Research". 2016 [1987].
  8. ↑ Taylor, David (1999). Rabbit Handbook. Sterling Publishing Company. p. 39. ISBN 9780806978079.
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