American Sable Rabbit 101: Part 1

The American Sable rabbit has a commercial-sized body that weighs anywhere from 8-10 lbs., with males usually weighing slightly less than the females. These rabbits have a rounded head with vertical, upright ears.

The American Sable rabbit has a commercial body type and is very suitable for meat production, which is the purpose of some breeders for acquiring them. Generally, their size is classified as medium, but there are quite smaller than other commercial breeds of rabbit, such as the Californian and the Satin. The primary color of American Sable rabbits is a sepia-like brown, but it has darker sepia brown patches over their face, feet, ears, back, and tail.

Their medium body also has a good muscle cover and a well-rounded overall shape. The American Sable rabbit also has graduated coloring all over its body, meaning that their coloring darkens on its face, ears, back, and tail. The eyes of these rabbits are also dark, but they have a deep ruby red coloring.

The coating of this rabbit is fine and soft to the touch, but these hairs can be quite dense, and it blows over quite a long period. Basically, this means that the coat of these rabbits requires more grooming compared to other short-haired rabbits. Also, because their coats are very thick, these American Sable rabbits will definitely shed during their molting periods.

Because of this, the owners must be willing to spend time preparing for regular brushings during their shedding periods, especially if your American Sable rabbit resides indoors. You just have to use a slicker brush and bring your rabbit outdoors. This must be done 1 to 2 times per week, or as necessary during the shedding season. During the off-season, brushing must be done once every two weeks.

The head of the American Sable rabbit is also rounded, and their ears are also held upright. The average body weight of American Sable rabbits ranges from about 3.1 to 4 kilograms for males and 3.6 to 4.5 kilograms for females.


Origin of the Breed.

The American Sable rabbit was first discovered by Otto Brock in California during the early 20th century. This breed was the result of crossing the Chinchilla rabbit with other different rabbit breeds until the desired look was achieved. In 1929, the American Sable Rabbit Association was founded, and in 1931, the breed was accepted and accredited by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.


Behavior.

American Sable rabbits are very energetic, and they enjoy running around whether they are inside or outside. Once these rabbits have been tuckered out, they will enjoy the company of their human. These bunnies also enjoy gentle petting on their backs and between their ears, although they are so active that these rabbits might not even give their owners a chance for a petting.

American Sable rabbits can be great pets for single people or senior citizens that are in need of a company. They are also great for couples and families with young children, and they are able to live in homes and apartments, whether they have or they don’t have backyards.

American Sable rabbits enjoy having some toys to sink their teeth into and play with. Some individuals also would rather have simple toys like plastic balls. Some individuals are satisfied even with just playing with cardboard, but other American Sable rabbits would rather have more complex and mentally stimulating toys.

Compared to common home animals like cats and dogs, American Sable rabbits are a little harder to train. But this is still possible. For safety, rabbits must have a few litter boxes spread out across the house.


Common Health Problems.

The moment that you acquire your rabbit from a reputable animal shelter, breeder, or rescue group, you should have the American Sables checked for signs of illness. For instance, if the American sable rabbit has a runny nose, it might have a respiratory infection. If the American sable rabbit is tilting its head, it might have an inner ear infection. These are the common illnesses that American sable rabbits might acquire.

Source: https://herebunny.com/care/american-sable

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