Silver Fox Rabbit

The Silver Fox Rabbit is a rare breed of domestic rabbit developed by Walter B. Garland of North Canton, Ohio, and bred for meat, show, and its unique fur. Formerly known as the American Silver Heavyweight, Silver Foxes gained their current name four years after being recognized by the ARBA. Likened to the silver coloring phase of a red fox, the former Heavyweight’s mouthful of a name was made more user-friendly in an attempt to popularize the breed.

The Silver Fox possesses fur that is distinct from almost every other breed of rabbit, most notably for their abundance of silver hairs on a black base coat. One of the few rabbits with "stand up" fur, the Silver Fox's coat won't "fly back" into place right away when rubbed against the grain, unlike other rabbits whose coats do. It possesses all the traits of a large, commercial rabbit: a highly muscled frame, appropriate width and depth, and a velvety coat. It is most likely descended from Giant stock. For females to meet displaying requirements, a weight of up to 12 pounds is permissible, while rabbits kept as pets hardly ever weigh more than this.