Himalayan Rabbit

Himalayan

Himalayan Rabbit

Breed Profile Himalayan rabbit, one of the oldest breeds of typical color of dark dots in white coats. Popular children pet and house rabbits, Himalayans generally very quiet, good-natured and friendly.

Size: Small / Medium

Type of hair: Short

Origins

The origins early kind of clear the Himalayans. White rabbit with dark colors on the ears, nose and feet have been known in many parts of the world for hundreds of years. They have been given many names, including China, Russia, Egypt and the black nose. It is one of the oldest and most widespread race. (In reality, the mutation responsible for the coloring of 'Himalaya' can occur spontaneously in various different parts of the world. Scientists have shown that the share of British Himalayan breed no genetic link with a similar kind developed in France around the same time, and so it must have several).

Himalayan race, as we know it today, was born in England in the mid-19th century. It is estimated that the breed was developed by rabbits reported Himalayas adventurers English merchants. Himalaya developed both for coloring and quality of fur typical and became popular both as a commercial breeding and show. The first Himalayans black, blue variety is obtained through crossings, followed by several other colors. Himalaya exported to the US in the early 1900s.

Appearance

Himalayan is a small rabbit, usually weighing about 1.5-2.5kg (3-5½lbs).

Himalayans have a thin building 'tortuous'. They have a long body with the rear and the level of equal width sides with shoulders and long, slender legs. Head long and thin, with short, pointed, erect ears.

Himalayan color white with colored ears, nose, legs and tail. Nose oval brand goes under the jaw and well until the profile of the nose to the eye. Colored ears from base to tip, like a tail. Feet, including dark nails and coloring went well until the foot.

The actual color Himalayan listed through a recessive gene and occurs only in the cooler extremities of the body through the circulation is poor. Himalayan rabbits are born gray or pale white; color began to appear in about 4 weeks and fully developed during the first 6 months. The coloring is susceptible to change, grow darker and the cold light of the heat.

Himalayan has short, fine hair soft and smooth.

Colour

• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Lilac

Temperament

Himalayans are generally very quiet , good-natured and friendly . Rabbits are bright , fun and social and thrive on attention . Himalayan rabbits are generally good with children , who are very tolerant , content will be embraced , and rarely bite or scratch .