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The Rex Rabbit is a breed of European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that has developed to have short dense plush velvet-like fur. The Rex is a medium-sized rabbit with a commercial, round body and an ideal weight range of , although females can weigh as much as 〔"Rex Rabbit Fact File." Pet Peoples Place. 2009.〕 The Rex has a slightly broader head than other breeds of rabbit, proportionate upright ears, and proportionally smaller feet. As with most larger breeds, the female (doe) has a dewlap, a large flap of skin under the chin. == History and origin== The Rex is a variety of rabbit that exhibits plush fur that is often described as having a velvety texture. The breed originated in France in 1919. Its origin was a litter of wild gray rabbits〔Ruben, Dr. Dawn. "Choosing a Rex Rabbit." PetPlace.com. 2009.〕 and has been developed over the years by fanciers and the fur industry. The Rex Rabbit was first shown publicly at the Paris International Rabbit Show in 1924 and has been recognized as a standard breed in parts of Europe since 1925.〔"Rabbits." Butterfly Creek. 2004.〕 The Rex was first imported to the United States in 1924 following the Paris International Rabbit Show (by American rabbit pioneer John C. Fehr and his partner Alfred Zimmerman ). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rex rabbit」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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