BlueGiants
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I got a pair of Silver Fox yesterday and I am very excited. I've waited months to get them. The Silver Fox is the second original American Breed developed in the US. Developed during the 1920's by Mr. W.B. Garland of N. Canton, OH, they have a black coat with evenly scatteredsilver hairs. The fur feels very different than other rabbits, slightly course, and when stroked from tail to neck, the fur stands up and remains standing until you stoke it back. They are supposed to feel like a fox...
They are born solid black and develop the silvering as they mature. Does average 10-12 lbs, buck 9-11 lbs. Theycome in two different colors, black and blue. The Black is accepted by the ARBA, the Blue recently began being show under a working standard (hopefully towards the variety being accepted).
They are supposed to be very hardy with a gentle temperament.After the 1960's theyfell out of favor with breeders and became rare. Now they are considered a Heritage breed and a few dedicated people are working on preserving the breed. I thought I'd like to join them.
Without further ado, may I present Merlin (4 months old):
And Morgana le Fay (9 weeks old):
Merlin is older and more used to being handled. He loves being petted and likes to play with your hand. He settled in very quickly. His silvering is coming in nicely and should richen up as he grows up. Morgana is younger and not used to being handled. We will take it slower with her. She has less silvering but hopefully will develop more as she matures.
Both are in quarantine, until I can be sure they are healthy and not carrying anything. Both came from certified Organic Farms and very dedicated breeders. I'm honored to have gotten two of these beautiful rabbits from such wonderful breeders.
They are born solid black and develop the silvering as they mature. Does average 10-12 lbs, buck 9-11 lbs. Theycome in two different colors, black and blue. The Black is accepted by the ARBA, the Blue recently began being show under a working standard (hopefully towards the variety being accepted).
They are supposed to be very hardy with a gentle temperament.After the 1960's theyfell out of favor with breeders and became rare. Now they are considered a Heritage breed and a few dedicated people are working on preserving the breed. I thought I'd like to join them.
Without further ado, may I present Merlin (4 months old):
And Morgana le Fay (9 weeks old):
Merlin is older and more used to being handled. He loves being petted and likes to play with your hand. He settled in very quickly. His silvering is coming in nicely and should richen up as he grows up. Morgana is younger and not used to being handled. We will take it slower with her. She has less silvering but hopefully will develop more as she matures.
Both are in quarantine, until I can be sure they are healthy and not carrying anything. Both came from certified Organic Farms and very dedicated breeders. I'm honored to have gotten two of these beautiful rabbits from such wonderful breeders.
