Rex is the transliteration of the word REX? Rex Rabbit translated into Chinese means the king of rabbits. Unlike other rabbits, Rex rabbit's down is soft and dense, comparable to velvet.

    The Rex Rabbit is now a fixed breed, but it was originally developed by the common domestic rabbit. genetically mutated. In 1919, on a farm in France, a short-haired and fluffy rabbit appeared in a litter of gray bunnies. After the fluff receded, it changed into a beautiful reddish-brown short hair. Later, this ugly duckling was bought by a priest. After several generations of selective breeding, it finally became a line of its own, which is the origin of the Rex rabbit. In China, it also has a more common name, otter (tǎ) rabbit, which is a metaphor for Rex Rabbit whose fur is as gorgeous as an otter.

    Rex Rabbit has short front legs and five toes; long hind legs, developed for frequent jumping, and four toes on the hind feet; nails The color varies from species to species. The Rex Rabbit has a short and thick neck with obvious beards, commonly known as bibs. The bigger the beard, the looser the skin, and the older the rabbit is.

The habits of Rex rabbits are very similar to that of domestic rabbits, but special attention should be paid to moisture protection, because Rex rabbits have denser fur and are prone to disease in a dark and humid environment for a long time. skin disease.