Rex and cross bred rex bunnies.

Are these bunnies in particular, liable to suffer from certain health problems?

Don't panic everyone.

Just thinking about certain rex bunnies that I have known.

Sore hocks (for those with rex fur), and I believe Jane says heart problems (so I would imagine that extends to bunnies related if it's a genetic issue although I don't know if it's caused by the same recessive gene that causes the fur).

I suppose it might depend on what the cross was with. :? Maybe Jack Jane, the RU Rex expert will know the answer to this one.

Would the heart problems be caused by them being such a delicate breed or by being bred to be delicate?

Hope this makes sense.:roll:

IME they have a predisposition to ulcerative pododermatitis (sore hocks),often due to poor breeding as not EVERY Rex will develop sore hocks.

Heart Disease ,due to breeding to achieve a particular body shape and fur standard

Poor eyesight, particularly the Orange Rex. Again usually because of intensive line breeding to achieve the 'perfect' fur type/colour

Rex x Lops- Ear problems, but that can be said about any Lop.

Rexes are usually especially greedy and as a result may suffer from GI tract problems and obesity unless their diet is strictly monitored.

Chocolate my Bridge Rex, never had sore hocks, but did die of a heart problem

Many thanks for your replies. :thumb: