Rex Breed Standard
Ring Size E Points
1) Fur 40
2) Type 20
3) Colour and/or Markings 40
Total 100
1. Fur - To be approximately 1.27cm (1/2in) in length. Fine silky texture free
from harshness and woolliness, intensely dense, smooth and level over the
whole body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and plush like character, devoid of
projecting guard hairs.
2. Type - Well proportioned and graceful carriage, the body sloping gently up to
well rounded quarters set on strong hind legs, medium bone. Head bold and
broad, ears erect and to be in proportion to body, dewlap should not be
excessive, eyes and toenails should preferably match the body colour.
3. Colour and/or markings - As below.
Weight - The ideal weight for a standard Rex to be 2.72- 3.62kg (6-8lb).
There is no weight disqualification for any age Standard Rex rabbit.
FAULTS - Narrow wedge head, drooping ears, bare pads (patches on feet
being devoid of fur, but skin unbroken), thin or curly triangle, white hairs on
coloured coats (not to be confused with ticking on ticked varieties), lack of
density, harsh, wavy, woolly or curly coats, adults over or under weight. Black
hairs in blues and lilacs. For additional faults see individual standards.
DISQUALIFICATIONS - Ill health, putty nose, white patches, crooked legs,
excessive dewlap, sore pads (where skin is broken or scabbed), specked, wall
or odd coloured eyes
Mini Rex Breed Standard
Ring Size B Points
1) Fur 40
2) Type 20
3) Colour and/or Markings 40
Total 100
The Mini Rex Rabbit is intended to be a standard Rex Rabbit in every way
possible except in size. It should be judged to the general standard of the Rex
in all its various colours with the exception of size, which shall be
approximately half that of the Standard Rex.
1. Fur - To be approximately 1.27cm (1/2in) length. Fine silky texture, free from
harshness and woolliness, intensely dense, smooth and level over the whole
body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and plush-like character and devoid of
projecting guard hairs.
2. Type - Well proportioned and graceful carriage with the body sloping gently
up to well rounded quarters, set on strong hind legs. Medium bone. Head bold
and broad, ears erect and to be in proportion to the body, dewlap should not be
excessive, eyes and toenails should preferably match body colour.
3. Colour and/or markings - As for Standard Rex
Weight: Adults to weigh between 1.700-2.041kg (3.3/4- 4.1/2lb)
Under 5 months to weigh up to 1.700kg (3.3/4lb)
FAULTS: As for Standard Rex.
DISQUALIFICATIONS: As for Standard Rex, weights outside the limits
above and any rabbit with Netherland Dwarf features.
Himalayan Rex Colour Standard
COLOUR AND MARKINGS: -
Points to be dark seal. Body colour pure white. Nose
marking to go well up between eyes into whisker beds and to be large and egg
shaped. Ears, dense colour to roots. Front feet markings well up legs and down
to toes. Hind foot markings well up hocks and down to toes and tail dense to
roots.
FAULTS:
Creamy or yellow tinge in body colour, eye stains.
OTHER COLOUR POINTS RECOGNISED -
Blue or Chocolate.
COLOUR NOT RECOGNISED -
Marten type points in all colours.