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