The Argente Brun Rabbit

Now to start with the “Argente” rabbits, I would like to go over the Argente brun rabbit. I will be going over their history, characteristics, common personalities, common medical problems, sizing, and more!

The History of the Argente Brun Rabbit:

The Argente Brun rabbit is a French rabbit, and one of the oldest too. These rabbits were especially popular for their nice looking coats and were transported specifically to Canada from 1920 to 1930. From here, the rabbit breed became more and more popular.

Ed White was a man who was sold an Argente brun and was selling them as well to many who were finding breeding opportunities. The breeder then went to work to breed rabbits to make this breed come to life. Argente bruns were officially accepted as a true rabbit breed in February of 2016 (In America).

Characteristics of the Argente Brun:

Light coat: Often brown/grey
Straight standing ears
Broad head

Coloring:

Brun: Brown
Bleu: Blue
Creme
Champagne
Noir: Black

Common Personalities:

Despite being a larger rabbit, the Argente Brun is an extremely playful and docile rabbit. They are known to be extremely loving and attached. Argente Bruns are very sweet and gentle rabbits in case of any young children. Based off of their personality, young children near this breed wouldn’t be bad.

*Please note that all young children must be supervised if near a rabbit. Young children don’t understand how delicate rabbit bodies are and the one wrong move could seriously hurt the rabbit or child. In some circumstances, the rabbit could die as well. So please, always supervise a young child if they are in a pen with a rabbit or even near one, even though they should always be supervised.*

Size:

The Argente brun is a large sized rabbit meaning they are one of the bigger breeds. A healthy rabbit of this breed would be an average of 8 to 10 1/2 lbs. and are quite stocky rabbits.

Common Medical Problems:

The only medical problems would be what any usual rabbit could be susceptible to, including the following:

Overgrown teeth
Ear mites
Fly-strike
And more

Extra Care:

There isn’t any extra care to this breed.

Resources:

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https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/argente-brun-rabbit/

I would like to note that when I was talking about the list of rabbits I would be going over, all of the “Argente rabbits” were called “Argentine”. If you were confused, well so was I. So in easier terms, they are Argente bruns, not Argentine bruns.

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The American Sable Rabbit

To finish off the “American” breeds, I would like to go over the American sable rabbit. If you haven’t been following along, I will be going over characteristics, history, common medical problems, personalities, and more!

History of the American Sable Rabbit:

The American Sables came along in the 20th century in California, where chinchilla colored rabbits were being bred to a bunch of different rabbit breeds. The breed produced became popular and was founded officially in 1929 and accepted as an actual breed in 1931.

Characteristics of the American Sable

Rounded head: Very defined
Upright ears: No sign of lopping
Soft, fine, but dense coat of fur
An all grey body with a tint of tan that fades out

Common Personalities of the American Sable:

Sweet
Active
Playful

American sables are very tame rabbits by nature and if given proper care and attention, this rabbit could easily become an amazing emotional support animal. American sables don’t have a temperament really and love spending time with others.

With American sables being so active and playful, it is very important to give many toys, give time for interaction, and make sure that the rabbit isn’t being bored out of its mind. Active rabbits need a lot of entertainment to stay healthy, just like every other rabbit out there. Breeds can vary the amount of willingness for exercise, but it is important that whether the rabbit enjoys the run and play time or not, that the exercise time is given.

General Size:

The general weight of an American sable rabbit is around 8 to 10 pounds. By nature, the males actually tend to be smaller and leaner than the females. This is quite surprising when you think about it since male species tend to weigh more, have more muscle, and look larger in general.

American sables are considered a medium rabbit. If you didn’t know, there are dwarf, small, medium, large, and giant sized rabbits, medium being the size of Oliver and Luna, being around eight inches long on average (with the rabbit in a loaf/standard position). Do keep in mind that stockiness can add to the factor of the sizing for a rabbit.

Common Medical Problems/Extra Care:

With the rabbit’s coats being so thick, weekly and daily grooming is necessary to prevent shedding/molting problems. If the rabbit ingests too much fur, the rabbit could die of starvation of the body thinking that it actually has nutritious food in its stomach, or of GI stasis and the resentment to eat.

There aren’t really any other specific medical problems to say that are directed towards American sables. All rabbits should be monitored for ear mites and overgrown teeth, and should be given appropriate toys and products in return, as mentioned in the article I read about the American sable breed, linked second.

Resources:

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https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/american-sable-rabbit/

Thank you for coming back once again for this post. I will be continuing the outdoors theme and then the rabbit breed sort of pattern, so please continue to come back at least every other day to make it for the new post. As always, continue to spread proper rabbit care and I will talk to you in two days, bye!

The American Fuzzy Lop

Today I will be going over the breed American fuzzy lop. I will be including, personalities, characteristics, common medical problems, and more.

Their History:

The American fuzzy lops originated from Holland lops. American fuzzy lops were originally bred so that lops could have broken colors, or fur without one solid color. The whole point was to get a woolly fur on a rabbit that still has a broken color.

Since the woolly gene is recessive, a pair of Holland rabbits will produce about 1 woolly baby if there would be 4 babies overall. In 1985, the American fuzzy rabbit was officially presented as a separate breed.

Personalities:

Playful
Curious
Active
Aware
Affectionate

Characteristics:

American fuzzy rabbits have a very thick and woolly coat of fur. The American fuzzy rabbit has a very stocky body and very broad shoulders. They come in many “broken” colors since they were bred to have a woolly fur and different colors.

Size/Weight:

Weight: The average weight of an American fuzzy lop is from 3 1/2 lbs. to 4 lbs.

Size: Due to a very short and stocky stature, the American fuzzy rabbit is considered a dwarf.

Coloring:

Agouti: Combination of white and one of the following colors:
- Chestnut
- Chinchilla
- Lynx
- Opal
- Squirrel
Pointed White Group: Pure White
Nose markings, eye circles, tinted ears different color for the “broken look”.

Common Medical Problems:

Since these rabbits care so fluffy, when they lick them self, the fur can cause clogging in the intestines, which could possibly cause GI stasis. It’s very similar to cats, but rabbits can’t regurgitate, they have to pass it through their digestive track, which could end up blocked by the extra buildup of fur if their is some.

This rabbit will die if they aren’t properly groomed because if fur is clogged in their stomach, their body will tell them that they are full, but in reality, they are starving from the lack of nutrition because their body is trying to live off of their fur.

Extra Care:

Cutting out mats near the rabbit’s tail is very important to the rabbit’s well being to avoid extra tangling that could mess up the usual systems of the following:

Digestive system could be clogged with fur and trick the body into starvation
- Could also clog up bottom while trying to pass any fur

*I would like to note that the 3rd picture on this website shows an American fuzzy lop on a wire bottom cage that is obviously way to small for this rabbit. With the description that was given, they made it sound like this rabbits is extremely active and in my opinion, should be free roamed. Think of how bad of a situation this rabbit would be in if the wool of the rabbits was caught on the wire.

Thank you for coming back once again for another post. My next post in two days will be describing different forage and where to find it, if you are interested, make sure to come back then, but for now, continue to spread proper rabbit care and I will talk to you soon, bye.

My Sources:

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https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/american-fuzzy-lop/

American Breed Rabbits

Today will be all about American rabbits. American rabbits are not quite as popular as they used to be, which I will explain later. Today, I will be going over their history, their characteristics, personalities, size, weight, popular health problems, and more!

Why Are They Called American Rabbits?

The American rabbits were originally called German blue Viennas, but that was changed due to World War I. The rabbits were used for their meat and fur during the war. Their name was changed because of the popularity of the meat and fur in America at that time.

What is the History Behind American Rabbits?

As I was just saying, in the 1940’s and 1950’s, the rabbits were used solemnly for their meat and fur. This was what the American soldiers of the war had used quite often for food, and for warmth and protection from the rabbit’s pelts.

The rabbits now are very scarce and are actually very rare. This is quite surprising considering that some soldiers’ lives depended on these animals, now, it’s hard to even find them.

Why Did Their Usage Change?

The use of the rabbits have obviously changed dramatically. These rabbits aren’t actually that commonly found in America anymore. When they are around, they are known as house pets now, like rabbits should be. This means that the rabbit meat industry won’t be able to take these rabbits for meat, changing what they are to the people and environment around the animal.

This also ties in with how these rabbits have also turned into show rabbits, and are no longer being used for their gorgeous pelts, instead, their pelts can be shown off in a fair or festival.

What Characteristics Do They have?

American rabbits typically have:

Semi-arch body
“Blue” and white fur
- White fur: red eyes
- Blue fur: typical colored eye options
Soft pelts
Large breed

What Are Their Common Personalities?

Most, if not all American rabbits are very docile and friendly. From articles that I have read, even wild American rabbits would still be very docile. This has definitely traced over to the domestic rabbits, leaving them as a very good rabbit for families who know and use proper care.

How Heavy and Large Can They Get?

About 8.82 lbs. to 12.13 lbs, or 4 to 5.5 kg. These rabbits are considered as a large rabbit breed, meaning that this breed is naturally larger in size. Their typical size can’t be directly spared due to the fact that rabbits are classified as dwarfs, smalls, mediums, larges, or giants.

What Are Common Health Problems With American Rabbits?

American rabbits do not have any specific health problems that will run in their breed’s genes. If they are properly taken care of, there isn’t really a risk of the rabbit getting sick out of nowhere.

Thank you for coming back again. My next post, in two days, will be the start of the outdoor activities with rabbits. If you would like to hear more about that, make sure to stick around. I will be going over the breeds I have listed in alphabetical order, so make sure to continue to stick around for that as well.

My Resources I Used:

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https://www.slowfoodusa.org/ark-item/the-american-rabbit

https://www.roysfarm.com/american-rabbit/

The Breeds I Will be Going Over/Details

Since I would really like to allow you to get to know all of the breeds well, even before seeing an example, I will be going over the list of rabbit breeds I will be describing and going through during the next couple of months. I will be spreading it all out, so one post I’ll do on an outdoors theme, the other will be on the specific rabbit breed for that post.

The List of Rabbit Breeds I’m Going to Go Through:

Lionhead
Flemish Giant
Continental Giant
Dutch
English Lop
French Lop
Holland Lop
Mini Rex
Rex
Netherland Dwarf
Polish
American
American Fuzzy Lop
American Sable
Argente Brun
Argente Crème
Argente de Champagne
Belgian Hare
Beveren
Blanc de Hotot
Britannia Petite
Californian
Checkered Giant
Chinchilla (Standard)
Chinchilla (American)
Chinchilla (Giant)
Cinnamon
Dwarf Hotot
Dwarf Lop (Mini Lop in USA)
English Angora
English Spot
Florida White
French Angora
Giant Angora
Giant Papillon
Harlequin
Havana
Himalayan
Jersey Wooly
Lilac
New Zealand
Palomino
Rhinelander
Satin
Satin Angora
Silver
Silver Fox
Silver Marten
Tan
Thrianta
Velveteen Lop

What I Will Be Going Over:

Lifespan
Size/Weight
Characteristics
Adaptations
Personalities (in general)
An Overview
Common problems
Extra Facts and Maintenance

Thank you for coming back for this post. I just wanted to reach out to you to prepare you for what I’m going to be going over. I’m so excited to start going over the breeds and all of the outdoor activities that you can do with your rabbit, or your rabbit to come. I will still be posting every other day, It’s just that every other post will be on one subject, the next post will be on the other. As always, continue to spread proper rabbit care and I will talk to you soon, bye!

Selecting a Rabbit Breed

Now that I have gone through rabbit personalities and genders, I would like to go over finding the right breed for you. I feel that many people looking into rabbits look for how the rabbit looks, but what about their way of thinking and personality. So today, I will be going over the selection process of a rabbit breed.

1st: Personality

Even though the looks on the outside seem to rule over, what’s on the inside really does matter. If you would happen to choose the wrong breed, the personality would probably differ from your plan that was put together. Personality can really differ from any rabbit, but most breeds have certain characteristics that stick within their genes. Rabbit personalities can really determine whether you will be keeping that rabbit or not.

Even though personalities could differ, I find that you will see a consistent personality within that breed. So please, when you are looking for your rabbit, care more about the rabbit’s personality over their looks. It tends to be the usual colored rabbits that are the sweetest by nature, at least through my experience.

2nd: Health Problems

If the rabbit has health problems, make sure that not only the rabbit, you, and your budget are up for this adventure. Since rabbits are considered “exotic pets,” they cost much more for a check up or procedure. If you would really like to help a rabbit with a health problem, go ahead, just be aware of the money that may be sent on that rabbit.

Health problems that you may find in rabbits could include: Torticollis, arthritis, overgrown teeth or nails, stomach issues, mites, ticks, etc.

3rd: Past Living Situation

Many rabbits will be found to be very defensive and antisocial until the past is revealed. Rabbits can really use one event from the past to affect their temper, personality, and activity level for the rest of their life. Aggressiveness in rabbits isn’t a fun situation to ever deal with, so knowing whether the rabbit used to be in a good situation is important.

Aggression in rabbits can be tamed down after a lot of bonding and patience. I, personally, would love to work with an aggressive rabbit, or just a hard rabbit in general, and see what I could get done deep with that rabbit. Aggression isn’t a nice sight, but turning that around can be a pleasant.

4th: Current Living

Determining whether the rabbit is being housed and taken care of properly in their current home can really determine five main factors:

Sociability
Aggression
Bonding Abilities
Personality
Life span

Sociability: If there happens to be a situation where a rabbit is with an owner that isn’t doing much to socialize, the rabbit will be very lonely, antisocial, and timid near a newcomer.

Aggression: When a rabbit has been treated poorly in the past, any thoughts of aggression will lock in and pretty much take over the rabbit until proper training, bonding, and socializing has been done. Most people that come across an aggressive rabbit would probably agree to avoid the situation, which is what makes this so difficult to deal with, it is a difficult concept.

Bonding Abilities: Any rabbit that you will run into will have a different bonding ability. For example, Oliver is very open to being held and interacted with, while Luna on the other hand, would much rather just be with Oliver and hang out with my sister and I every here and then. Like I said, all rabbits have different bonding abilities, all rabbits will bond in different ways.

Personalities: The personality stated by the adoption worker, breeder, etc. will really tell you whether this is the right rabbit for you. Rabbits can be very submissive, but still hyperactive, it’s just how the rabbit is. You will have to accept your rabbit for who they are.

Life Span: The quality of care from the current owner can determine how long your rabbit may live. If the rabbit is poorly fed and has bad hygiene, feel free to take that rabbit, properly take care of it, and educate the current owner. Contacting animal control could help this situation as well, in any extreme case.

5th: Looks

Last of all, looks. Rabbits can be extremely deceiving. they can look very sweet and innocent, but they really could be an aggressive and antisocial rabbit. Just really be careful and don’t let the looks of a rabbit trick you into getting into an unexpected situation.

Thank you for coming back once again. I will be going on more about rabbit breeds, so make sure to stick around for that. Please come back every other day for a new post and I will get back to you then, bye!

What Gendered Rabbit is Best For You?

As promised, I will be going through the personalities of people and matching them to a gender of a rabbit based off of my experience with rabbit personalities. This will be a reference for anyone looking for the correct gender and age of the new-coming member of the family.

Human Personalities:

Laid back but still energetic. You enjoy a fun and overactive pet to match you and still like the relaxed side of an animal.
Very energetic and likes to go overboard on doing a bunch with your pets. You really would like a good, athletic rabbit with a good bond.
A more laid back person that likes to do a lot with their rabbit but in a more low key way. Taking your rabbit out in public is something more for special occasions.
Someone very willing to take their rabbit with them anywhere, whether others care or not. As long as the rabbit is behaving and doesn’t get out and make a disaster.
Someone who doesn’t want to take their rabbit anywhere and just wants to chill out with their rabbit during evenings for fun.

Rabbit Personalities and Genders to Match the Owner’s Personalities:

A young and energetic male or a more relaxed female rabbit.
A young and very tamed female or a very energetic male rabbit.
Either male or female. It depends on the owner and how energetic the rabbit may be. It also depends on the owner’s handling skills.
A tamed female rabbit or a more adventurous male rabbit, both energetic if anything.
A very tamed male or female rabbit, or senior rabbits of either gender.

Make sure to leave a comment below if this helped you out!

Classifying Rabbit Gender and Personalities With Rabbit Owner’s Personalities:

A young female rabbit: An owner that is around home a lot and is very willing to spend plenty of time taming and taking your rabbit out on adventures.

A young male rabbit: An owner that likes a more relaxed and naturally tamed and social rabbit that is still energetic and likes to go on adventures.

An adult female rabbit: An owner that like to take their rabbit out for long adventures once the rabbit is very tame and used to being handled and transported by their owner.

An adult male rabbit: An owner that likes to take their rabbit out for longer adventures, but more on the safe side since the rabbit will probably be more calm with the entire transportation, but possibly overprotective of their owner.

A senior female rabbit: A great rabbit to keep around home that is still quite energetic for their age and likes to be snuggled and cuddled during spare time.

A senior male rabbit: An amazing rabbit for anyone around to cuddle with a nap-willing companion. Senior males tend to enjoy a lot of time with owners and other rabbits their age, constantly calm and quiet.

Thank you so much for coming back again today. I will be posting more on gender and choosing the correct one for you. I will be posting every other day on this topic, so make sure to come back in two days for the next post. I will be doing a lot more with the bunnies, so make sure to leave a like for new bunny pictures.

What Gendered Rabbit Is Better? Is There One?

Today, to connect with last post, I will be going over if there really is a better gendered rabbit. Last post, I favored both genders, so I would like to go over why I did that post and the importance to the gender.

Why Did I Do Last Post?

Last post was hard for me, knowing that many people would have different opinion and how not every rabbit will be similar if they are the same gender. I was just making the facts based off of my experience, and along with what I’ve been told by other rabbit owners and caretakers.

Why Does Gender Matter?

Many rabbit owners feel that one gender is way different when attitude comes along. I don’t want to side with one gender, because that wouldn’t be fair or rightful. Gender can also play a large toll into how you treat your bunny. Rabbits could be defensive based on gender, which that act will need to be broken. Rabbits are more complex than many think, and I feel that choosing the correct gender can really help.

Is One Gender Better Than the Other?

I don’t feel that one gender is better for everyone, but one gender could be better based on your time, patience, and cooperation. Your rabbit’s personality can play a toll on yours, so I feel that everyone should get a rabbit like them. Some rabbits are more willing but fussy, others are chill, but sometimes too lazy, this can be part of the gender of your rabbit, believe it or not. So in other words, one gender isn’t actually better as a whole, but there is the potential that one gendered rabbit could be better than the other for your personality and time.

Which Is Best For Your Personality?

It all depends on you. Use my last post to compare your personality to the personalities that I listed and explained for the different genders. This way, you could get a rabbit like you. I will be making another post soon explaining human personalities and comparing them to rabbits and matching human and rabbit personalities to see what rabbit is best for one person or another.

*DISCLAIMER* I know that not all rabbits will act the same based off of gender. Some rabbits that are known to be docile and sweet may be the worst rabbit in the world, that’s when the time, personality, and the past problems come in. It really helps to take in those rabbits and help them out so that others don’t get a bad vibe, because there really shouldn’t be anyone afraid of rabbits, they are peaceful animals that can be great for pets.

Gender is all based on you. I feel that my sister probably should have gotten a male, I could have gotten the female. This is because males are more laid back, and females are more fussy. I’m much more patient, so watching my sister try to tolerate Luna sometimes is like torture to my eyes. I absolutely love having Oliver, and my sister enjoys Luna, so it still did work out in the end, but for some people, this would not work out and this is why I did this all on gender, because it can be the break point.

Thank you again for coming back for another post. I will be continuing this little series on picking out the rabbit for you, along with more details on certain breeds, and just more on everything in general. I will be posting every other day so please make sure to come back then, as for now, keep spreading proper rabbit care and I will talk to you next time, bye.