Faded surface color on rump or flanks, faded color band. Genetically, the only difference between a true black and a self chin is that. The forward half of the body will be white, with the exception of the cheek patches. The genetics of the dutch rabbita criticism springerlink. Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they are. There are two dense alleles, so the rabbit is full color and not dilute. Plans for building rabbit nestboxes mini rex rabbit, dwarf rabbit, rabbit hutch. You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors but this list will cover most of the colors you encounter. Eye color is linked to body color, but there are probably several genotypes for what looks like the same phenotype. Offspring of charlies will always be broken or charlie. Written in 1902 by one of the pioneers of genetic study in rabbits, this text offers insight into the inheritance of certain characteristics in rabbits that will be of interest to rabbit breeders. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. In your breeding however, its important to remember that youre working with the chinchilla gene and not the full color gene. Rabbit colour guide with genetic codes home facebook.
Agouti, this causes colors like golden agouti, with banded hair shafts and white bellies. Have you ever heard of a rabbit color called self chinchilla. Bunny names all the best rabbit names in one place. Each line shows a color family that varies only by the cgene. The harlequin color pattern is found now in a different breed of rabbit.
Information primarily taken from rabbit coat color genetics. These tiny rabbits weigh under two and a half pounds and had their beginnings in the netherlands. Charlies can have as little color as just circles around the eyes, but often also have spots of color on the tailend of their spine, hips, and sometimes a nose spot. The dutch rabbit dutch rabbits are one of the more popular breed of pet rabbit. This chart shows 144 rabbit coat colors including variations on color names as used by holland lops. For instance, a hair color gene location may allow 2 genes of different. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink hollow. The dutch were keen agriculturists, the best in europe in fact, and when william iii of orange became king of england, scotland, and ireland after the glorious revolution of 1686, he seems to have kickstarted an english agricultural revolution, including the breeding of the orange carrot in and around london. There is a very good article in the dutch guidebook by joanne parker with really good explanations except for the use of the eg symbols for gray genes which is not found in other books. Note that the names of different colors vary a little from breed to breed, so feel free to ask us if you have a question. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related. Having a basic understanding of the general color rules can open up a breeding program to unlimited variations in order to produce the besttyped rabbit. Although originally kept and bred for meat and pelts, since the 19th century the popularity of rabbits as pets has been increasing.
Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of. The dutch rabbit is always white with the addition of another base color. There isnt a way to determine whether the rabbit is a dutch mix, or a mismarked purebred dutch, unless it also exhibited an obvious characteristic of another breed. Dutch type markings on colored coat and colored spots on white coat. Chart of 144 rabbit coat colors and their genotypes. Eye circles, underside of belly and tail should be white. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene.
A rabbit which has two copies of the en gene is called a charlie, and often has very little color. Basically, there are 5 genes identified in rabbit coat color. If youd like more information about rabbit coat color, check out a book about bunny colors, the practical. Soon the little rabbit is jumping from bucket to bucket and learning all about colors and how they mix. The recessive gene that causes this variation in fur causes the hairstrands to stand straight up, rather than lying flat against the body, as other breeds fur does.
How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Rabbit color genetics 101 genetics 101 wildriver rabbitry. In the 1880s, dutch rabbit litters in england were observed to have some mutations. It deals with holland lops and so skips over a few details that pertain to rex, but is very thorough with lots of tables and pictures. It also comes in 2 alleles d produces full color and d produces a dilute color. Color genetics in the dutch rabbit has been fairly well established for several years. However, this rabbit s point color is on the brown faded side for a black tort. Color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit unknown binding january 1, 1989. Joined jan 3, 2019 messages 28 reaction score 32 points 66 location southern indiana.
The dutch rabbit, also known as hollander or brabander is easily identifiable by its characteristic colour pattern, and was once the most popular of all rabbit breeds. The himi gene is temperaturesensitive and allows color to express on the extremeties. For those of you that arent up on the genetics lingo, ill try to give you a quick introduction. Rabbit genetics rabbit genetics for broken, solid, and charlie patterns there are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbits fur. When breeding harlequins, we touch on nearly all the major color genes. They are a running breed and require a large cage to move comfortably. Do not keep more than one rabbit in each cage when the rabbit is 3 months or older. When the doe gives birth her babies are collectively refered to as a litter. My beautiful bunny buttercup, brown and white dutch, died age missed every second of every day. What i will draw on in trying to answer the question you presented is the way in which these genes, working in combination with each other, affect the appearance of the rabbit. That standard was similar to the arba standard for netherland dwarfs today. This page will consider only the enen gene, which determines whether a rabbit will be.
How to determine your rabbits breed pet central by chewy. Dutch rabbits are one of the more popular breed of pet rabbit. One of the most interesting genetic studies is that of coat color. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and. Color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit by bobby schott this book will take you through many of the basic color genetic principles. Heres how dominantrecessive inheritance in rabbits works relative to rabbit coat color genetics. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit. Rabbit study guide 1206 2 if your rabbit project is to be done properly, genetics will play a major role. When you ask to join, please answer all 3 questions, or you will be declined. Rabbit color genetics the basics public group facebook. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is a diluted color.
Netherland dwarf and holland lop breeders call their animals chestnut agoutis. There seems to be a lot of information and misinformation on breeding the harlequin pattern available, so we thought wed try to put here some things we have learned along the way specific to harlequin breeding. A laymans guide to color genetics and breeding, fourth edition. The breeds which accept the color as part of their standard will be listed in the standard breeds column. Would i have to focus on primarily one color or one color. A chocolate color dutch rabbit will have brown color eyes, and their under color will be in dovegray. The gestation period for a rabbit averages 31 days. Rabbit genetics rabbit adoption, rabbit farm, rabbit. By learning even the basics you can open up your breeding program to. To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. The gray colored dutch rabbits will have an agouti color, with dark brown eyes and colored bands on their hair shaft that create a ring result when blown into.
You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors. If you have perfect dutch markings, the rabbit is almost certainly dudu. Select a color from the drop down list that applies to the buck and doe you are breeding. I raise my rabbits to the american rabbit breeders association standard of perfection arba sop, and enjoy raising and showing my dutch rabbits. Blandford press, poole dorset and sterling publishing co. The individual hairs of this color of rabbit are blue at the base closest to the skin then medium tan, charcoal, and finally tan at the tip. Originally from the netherlands, the dutch rabbits distinctive appearance was refined in england where it became a popular breed. Dutch rabbit color genetics backyardherds goats, horses, sheep. They are one of the most popular rabbits kept as pets today. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is full color either black or chocolate. It is estimated that there are over 6 million pet rabbits within the us and their popularity is growing.
In my observation, the biggest fault in tort dutch right now is a scarcity of rabbits with bright, clean orange color over the back. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics. Castle regards these grades as generally, if not always, heterozygotes between dark and white dutch op. The average adult dutch rabbit will weigh between 4 to 5. Such evolutions in terminology pertain also to some fur types, where for example the rex breed has rex fur, one new variety of which appears in the unusually rexed astrex rabbit breed. Nevertheless i think it equally beyond a doubt that such animals may be homozygous. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Dark surface color, faded fawn band in body coloring. It contains most of the rabbit colors you might think of, though there are some exceptions. Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they. Down the rabbit holecarrots, genetics and art sciencedirect. The dutch rabbit has a large patch of color that encircles both ears and eyes symmetrically, leaving a white blaze down the middle of the face. Below is the most extensive color family chart on this website. Genes in the agouti series a of rabbit coat color genetics determine the pattern of the hair shaft, without influencing the actual rabbit color.
Dutch the classic dutch rabbit pattern is a white blaze, white shoulders and front legsfeet, white back feet. They were originally created by crossing polish to small, wild rabbits which produced small offspring in a wide variety of color. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected. They are one of the oldest domestic breeds, and were once, the most popular breed, but with the addition of newer breeds over the years, such as the mini lop and the dwarf varieties, it now sits alongside such varieties as one of the most popular. Agouti solid, this causes banding like agouti, but no white belly. The tan rabbit is a small fancy breed of rabbit shown throughout the world. Baby holland lop bunnies in california 2019 fair season sale 2017. A complete guide to the wide range of small pets, from the most common to the exotic, described and illustrated in full color by cecilia fitzsimons. They breed and you keep their best offspring, culling the rest from breeding.
Inside every cell in the rabbit is dna the blueprint that dictates how the animal looks, acts and functions. Later in their history, there was some british and polish input into the development of the breed. Color genetics of the rabbit is a complicated thing, but understanding it can be very helpful when purchasing new stock, working on a new color, developing a new color or maintaining only the varieties that are desirable to you. It is also likley that there are at least two different alleles that cause the dutch pattern. So in addition to being adorable and lovable, the holland lop is a lowmaintenance rabbit breed. The genetics of the dutch rabbit a criticism pamphlet 1920. About bunny colors, a book on rabbit coat color genetics and a practical guide on raising colors in your rabbitry and applying what you know in rabbit coat color genetics to get an accurate picture of all the colors you could produce with. They were first imported into the uk in 1948, then later brought into the usa in the 1960. Netherland dwarfs are one of the smallest breeds of domestic rabbits in existence. Classical genetics is very important for animal production at the small. Cold himis are kits that have excess color on the back and head due to being chilled in the first few days of life. Books have been written concerning this one subject. After they mature, breed these offspring back to the parents and repeat again for the secondgeneration offspring back to the parents and grandparents, always selecting the strongest pairs and keeping only the best kits.
I am working on my proficiencysae for ffa and im looking to get dutch rabbits. Basically, it takes more than one gene to make up any given color. They are easily identifiable by their unique, striking and distinctive markings. A rabbit with pink eyes, 1 black ear, 1 black front paw and 1 black back paw might be a himimagpie ch with ej. Rabbit coat color genetics and coat color genetics of the netherland dwarf were the goto authorities for a number of years and many rabbit breeders relied on her knowledge. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. While it is said that cchm is a proven gene present in a rabbits color genetics, this gene is still not well known and sometimes confusing to deal with. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book with images rabbit. Every rabbit has two genes for each of the gene sets.
Body and top of tail should be a shade of pale blue. There are over 200 possible genotypes based on the 5 main color genes. Basic piggie genetics unofficial luckylapine guide. Dutch rabbits are recognized in seven color varieties and were one of the first. Below is a table of the various common colors of rabbits and their genetics to help you determine what color your rabbit is. Breeding rabbits is a complex topic, when and at what age do you breed them. White rabbits color book little rabbit books one inquisitive hop, and splash.
You wont find it in the standard of perfection, but if you talk very much with enthusiasts of rabbit color genetics, the name will probably come up. The point color will become more intense during cold weather. Jan 29, 2016 a good example of this is a rabbit that has dutch markings but lacks the distinctive blaze. Nevertheless, the dutch rabbit remains one of the top ten most popular breeds worldwide. The short answer is that a self chin looks exactly like a black usually. Tort color is like adjusting the bass and treble on a stereo were looking to achieve the correct balance. Exceptions to this include breeding for meat, pets or genetic experimentation. Alot of the times if the rabbit has a better body then the rest in the class, the judge may let this one slide. The thought of genetics and the relationship to color can be daunting.
The best time to raise and show himis is during the cooler months. Rabbit genetics dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles applying equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. Color genetics is a very important subject in breeding rabbits. Arba colors of the breed bungalow of bunnies dutch. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. They had small, short bodies and were white with red eyes.
Click to read more about rabbit coat color genetics by glenna m. The bew gene, broken gene, silver gene, dutch gene, and wide band gene are not included. It is likely that dutch and broken are alleles of the same gene or are closely linked. White body with black on nose, ears, tail, and feet. A place for people to post pictures of different coloured rabbits for everyone to see and learn to identify. It has easy to understand language with lots of good examples and some simple pictures.
When rabbits are bred the sire will pass on one of the two genes from the gene set, and the dam will pass on one gene from the gene. An ideal tort should have nice distinct dark point color showing a nice contrast to the body color. Now, in the study of basic genetics, youre working with the alphabet, letters ae. Wire rabbit cages cat cages small chicken coops chicken cages meat rabbits raising rabbits rabbit farm reptile cage reptile enclosure. No wonder children everywhere go so gaga for these things. I dont own every color, but all of the colors shown are either being developed by other breeders or are standard colors. Mini rex rabbits are a small, compact breed that has a very plush undercoat and extremely soft, velvety feeling fur, which comes in a wide variety of colors. The rabbits were sent to germany where the first breed standard for them was created. Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry. If this makes sense so far, the rest will be a piece of cake. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject.
And two full extension alleles, so the whole body is one color no shading. There have since occurred two more mutations at the a locus. It can cause blue, bluegray or mottled eyes in rabbits that are not dilute. Nov 01, 2019 all great lines start with two good rabbits. Dutch dutch marked mice may be shown in any recognized color, and will have markings like those of a dutch rabbit. Mar 23, 2018 colors accepted by the american dutch rabbit club are black, blue, chinchilla, chocolate, grey, steel and tortoise.
This smooth and glossy coat does not require much grooming to keep it in good condition. Assuming it has the normal eye color, it is acceptable to show it as a black, blue, chocolate, or lilac, because the arba varieties are based on appearance, not genetics. By learning even the basics you can open up your breeding program to almost unlimited variations of color and pattern. While originally from england, in recent years it has gained popularity in the united states. One of the largest rabbit breeds, the checkered giant is easily recognized by its distinctive bold markings and arched body type. Its hard to find good resources on other characteristics controlled by genetics. The original wild agouti rabbits of europe carry two copies of this gene aa. When a rabbit has full extension, it tends to look the same color all over, such as with a blue rabbit. Understanding rabbit color genetics can be critical to a successful breeding program. Could you guys give me some pointers if youre familiar with dutch rabbits and colors. A judge may choose to fault this rabbit for this reason. When there is nonextension, such as with a black tortoiseshell, the rabbit takes on a shaded look since the shorter hairs on the belly, guard hairs, feet and muzzle get only the basic color. This is a pattern that has brown fur over top, a slate blue undercoat, with orange or red in between.
Rabbit color genetics the basics has 3,260 members. Recognized by the arba in 1919, the checkered giant is celebrating 100 years as the rabbit beautiful. However, after dwarf rabbits were developed, the popularity of the dutch rabbit dwindled. The idea of genetics, genotypes, phenotypes, and so on can be daunting but it doesnt have to be. You cannot sell a pedigree rabbit that has mixed blood in its background going back 4 generations. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to hair color. I think it traces back to having chocolates in a black line that is crossed into blues. Castles book studies in inheritance in rabbits is a guide to the subject of rabbit genetics. In rex rabbits, this genetic code would result in a castor rex rabbit pictured. Dutch basically any rabbit color can be in the dutch color. Dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles apply equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits.