Rabbits

American Chinchilla: ALBC Status: “Critical”
Weight: 9-12 lb.
ARBA-accepted varieties: Standard 
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The American Chinchilla is the rarest of the Chinchilla breeds. Its small population is largely due to the demise of the rabbit fur industry of the late 1940’s. The American Chinchilla is a large, hardy and gentle animal, with mature bucks weighing in at 9 to 11 pounds and does at 10 to 12 pounds. They produce large litters, have good mothering instincts, and fryers reach market weight quickly.

 At first glance the American Chinchilla is salt and peppered colored, but once the fur is blown into, four distinct bands of color will appear. American Chinchilla Rabbits will be disqualified in show for having a body type that resembles a Flemish Giant Rabbit.