Silver Fox
An American breed with a unique standing coat that looks like the fur of an arctic silver fox.
Origin
The Silver Fox was developed by Walter B. Garland of North Canton, Ohio, and was the third breed developed in the United States. It was accepted by ARBA in 1925 as the American Heavyweight Silver and renamed the Silver Fox in 1929.
Typical Adult Size
A medium-large rabbit with an ARBA maximum of 12 pounds (about 5.4 kg).
Coat Type
A unique standing coat, about 1½ inches (4 cm) long. When stroked from tail to head, the fur stays upright until it is smoothed back down.
Colors
ARBA recognizes Black and Chocolate, with silver-tipped hairs evenly distributed over the body. The Blue variety was dropped in the 1990s.
Temperament
Usually calm, docile and easy to handle.
Grooming and Care
A weekly brush, more during molts. It needs plenty of space, solid footing and cushioned resting areas.
Distinctive Features
The silvered standing coat and a well-rounded, commercial-type body.
What Makes It Notable
The Livestock Conservancy lists the Silver Fox as a conservation priority breed.