Detailed information on how to house, feed, and train rabbits is provided, with a comprehensive medical section on creating a first aid kit, diagnosing different rabbit diseases, and giving emergency care. Julie cahill, oak ridge rabbitry since youre here, i suppose it is safe to presume that you would like to learn more about color genetics. While this breed is on the books in the uk, it has been extinct for decades. Of the 3 genetic sources of rex rabbits, the one due to the gene r1 is the most popular. A book about bunny colors spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders today what color is my bunny how do i get the color i want. Blow their cover and eliminate undesired traits in your rabbits by test breeding. A god given vision to save the curl genes in rabbits and produce a breed, astrex rabbits curly rabbits astrex rabbits curly wavy bunnies. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to hair color. Of course, we know from above that the cc genes cause this albino appearance. A laymans guide to color genetics and breeding, fourth edition. Color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit unknown binding 1989. Astrex rabbits vlog play all curly rabbits astrex rabbits, nearly extinct in 1995 when we begin our creation breeding program for astrex rabbits for all practical purposes, the wave genes in rabbits. Rabbit is thus more appropriate than mice to study some diseases such as atherosclerosis and lipid metabolism.
The rex has a slightly broader head than other breeds of rabbit, proportionate upright ears, and proportionally smaller feet. The rex mutation is a genetic variation in mammals that results in soft curly fur. Astrex rabbits welcome to the homesteading today forum. These effects are due to changes in the structure of groups of hairs and crosssection of individual hairs.
Loretta ann bowman, who has been working on creating astrex rabbits as a new breed for 9. The topic is way too important to be understood only by science majors, so we at rabbit smarties are proud to offer you a book about bunny colors. The term rex rabbit without capitalization refers informally to one of at least nine breeds of. In the late 1800s there was a breed called astrex in the rbc but has since the early 1900s become extinct as i guess the rex rabbit took over from there. When a rabbit has full extension, it tends to look the same color all over, such as with a blue rabbit. Castles book studies in inheritance in rabbits is a guide to the subject of rabbit genetics. A rabbit with no fur less gene ff will be totally normal. When i first became curious about why colors are what they are, i found there was a lot of old scientific information, but hardly anything recent, accessible, or understandable to the average rabbit breeder.
How are autosomal recessive genetic traits inherited. If youre anything like me, youve already spent time sifting through. All aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners are discussed in this handbook. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit magazine. To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. Loretta ann bowman im the original creator of curly rabbits in our time the past 80 years and developer of the wave curl genes. Most of the genes that affect coat colors on rabbits are located on four pairs of chromosomes. Guide to diagnosing symptoms with for your rabbit bunniesrabbits can get sick very easily, so make sure your rabbit is healthy and please give your rabbit attention.
This site will provide basic lessons on rabbit genetics, including how genetics work, rabbit colors, fur types, and the dwarf gene. Books have been written concerning this one subject. The rexed coats are unusual but occur and have been preserved in cats, rats, rabbits, horses, and dogs. However, some kits can also inherit the furless also known as hairless gene. Aug 15, 2017 the information and images presented below gathered from discussions from the silver fox rabbits breeders facebook group and are not my original content this is a guide to assist breeders in silver fox rabbits coat color genetics and adding the appropriate genotypes to the rabbits pedigree. Autosomal recessive disorders can lurk undetected behind dominant genetic traits. We can not only make better breeding choices but most of all we can breed with a purpose. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Just because the rabbit shows no color, does not mean it doesnt carry any other color genes. Regardless of the bunny colour genetics the resulting yarn from all these rabbits will fall into one of four basic colours. 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. Astrex are coming to california nov 4 2007 great news from golden spike rabbitry, alberta, canada. In the usa, arba does not yet recognize this variety. Autosomal recessive disorders can lurk undetected for generations behind dominant genetic traits.
Almost all of the blue and black cplops glow like maybe they are or resemble satin animals. A book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A rabbit with two fur less genes ff will be mostly or completely bald. A rabbits coat colour is mainly determined by just 5 basic genes. These genes have been categorized into a system referred to as the coat color series and are labeled a to e agouti, brown, color, dilution, and extension. Rabbit genetics the nature trail show rabbit information. Written in 1902 by one of the pioneers of genetic study in rabbits. In many breeds today, ranging from little lionheads to big flemish giants, curly kits are occasionally born. Classical genetics is very important for animal production at the small. A new world open to us as breeders once we gain more knowledge of rabbit genetics. Blow the cover off your rabbit s hidden genetic traits and eliminate undesired genes in your rabbits by test breeding.
A book about bunny colors spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. Because of its larger size, surgery manipulation, bleeding, and turnover studies are much easier performed in rabbits than in mice. The study of the genetics of rabbit colors is a fascinating and very useful part of rabbit raising. Blow the cover off your rabbits hidden genetic traits and eliminate undesired genes in your rabbits by test breeding. Oct 17, 1994 when we first met him in rabbit, run 1960, the book that established john updike as a major novelist, harry rabbit angstrom is playing basketball with some boys in an alley in pennsylvania during the tail end of the eisenhower era, reliving for a moment his past as a star high school athlete. Select a color from the drop down list that applies to the buck and doe you are breeding.
Dec 01, 2019 buy genetics and genomics of the rabbit by fontanesi, luca isbn. Astrex rabbit genetic mutation from the rex, giving rabbits. Inside every cell in the rabbit is dna the blueprint that dictates how the animal looks, acts and functions. It contains most of the rabbit colors you might think of, though there are some exceptions.
A tentative model for astrex genetics, by helga vierich. Now, you can jump directly to look up your color in the chart above if you want, or you can step through the genetics in the 101 sectio n which works from genotype to phenotype and just try to put it in reverse, but hopefully this sections gives you a basic process. Rett has been creating breeding astrex rabbits since 1999. Dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles apply equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. Dec 19, 20 astrex rabbit genetic mutation from the rex, giving rabbits wavycurly fur. A rabbit with one fur less gene ff will often display some balding as a baby, but that will usually grow in. Information primarily taken from rabbit coat color genetics.
Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected. Astrex is a name asigned by someone to a gene mutation and doesnt qualify as a breed today. This establishes a new breeding site to rebuild and redevelop the astrex rabbit, an old british breed. Astrex rabbit breed club includes genetics and a working breed standard. It feels much finer and silkier to the touch than the. Im also the original person to name my breed, astrex rabbits, astrex rabbits curly wavy bunnies, and the american astrex rabbit breed. Astrex rabbits has been made a world known in the last 9 years by rett ms. The agouti rabbits include chestnut, opal, chinchilla and ermine, among others. Her site was and is the original information on the internet about curly rabbits. Use the links above to select the area you need to access. An albino rabbit must always carry all the same color genetics that any other colored rabbit would carry in its genotype. The astrex rabbit is any breed or variety of rabbit that displays curly or wavy.
Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of. Rabbit genetics answering your bunny genes questions. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject. Ill never understand genetics rabbitgenetics home see more.
Rabbit genetics rabbit genetics for broken, solid, and charlie patterns there are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbit s fur. Heres how dominantrecessive inheritance in rabbits works relative to rabbit coat color genetics. Its hard to find good resources on other characteristics controlled by genetics. 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.
Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, most of it is hard to comprehend. At its most basic, an astrex is a rabbit with a curly coat. Astrex rabbit genetic mutation from the rex, giving rabbits wavy. Chart of 144 rabbit coat colors and their genotypes. Helga vierichdrever who has been developing the astrex rabbit in her rabbitry has sent a shipment of astrex rabbits to a another breeder in california. Rabbit color genetics 101 genetics 101 wildriver rabbitry. Please see or mother site up and running since 1999. However, the british rabbit councils standard book still has an active standard. The rex rabbit breed that is along with nine other rex rabbit breeds recognized by arba is a mediumsized rabbit with a commercial, round body and an ideal weight range of 7. Below is the most extensive color family chart on this website. Genotype is the color coded for in the genetics including those hidden in the phenotype. Most sections are further divided to make finding the exact lessons you need even easier. This page will consider only the enen gene, which determines whether a rabbit will be. This establishes a new breeding site to rebuild and redevelop the astrex rabbit, an old british breed of wavy coated rex rabbit.
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