Palomino Rabbit

Palomino

palomino rabbit

The Palomino originated in the US in the 1950s and easily recognizable for the orange color typical fawny. Durable and strong, docile breed is popular both as a rabbit and pets.

Size: Large

Hair type:Medium

Origins

The Palomino rabbit breed was developed in the state of Washington, USA, by Mark and Mabel Youngs during the 1940s and 50s. Unfortunately, the record of rabbit breeds used to develop Youngs Palomino saved but will not buy rabbit meat from local residents to the nursery. When the yellow / brown colored rabbit or "Tawnies" which is produced in this litter will be raised together and other descendants also included in what is called Mr Youngs "breeding colors blen", eventually resulting yellowish brown or golden color that we see today. This breed was first presented in 1952 at the convention ARBA as "Washingtonian" but with the proposal for a better name; Palomino been presented again and breed under this name in 1953. Palomino breed was officially recognized by the ARBA in 1957 and have been exported to Europe, although not recognized by the BRC.

Appearance

The Palomino is a large breed rabbits usually weigh 4 - 4.5 kg (9 - £ 10). The body is medium length with a meat company and its back is also unanimously. The large, upright ears and brown eyes. The most common color, golden, orange-yellow is the color of water on the bottom layer of cream or white while the Lynx has various color mixing surface silver or gray to orange-yellow upper layer of water under white or beige. The coat is rough and full.

Colour

• Gold
• Lynx

Temperament

Palominos are also suitable tame rabbit as a pet and is excellent with children.