HimmieMinnie
New Kit
On my chocolate Himalayan? (on her back?)
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Is This A Smut?
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Kermit
Wise Old Thumper
I am thinking smut is a mark on a Rabbits coat which is non harmful to the bunny and just a discoloration to the coat, so who cares if a Rabbit gets it as long as the bunny is happy & healthy........well I know someone wanting to show a bunny would care but to me it wouldn't matter!
Doghouse135
Mama Doe
I just found this excerpt or you regarding smuts
The curiosity of the Himalayan markings is that they are heat sensitive. A Himalayan that grew up in a cold climate will have darker points than one raised in a hot climate. In fact, some Californian or Himalayan breeders that live in southern regions actually have a “chiller room” where they keep the temperature low to keep their rabbits’ points dark. The flip side is that in the northern climates, rabbits can develop smut or spots on the body over the winter, which is a disqualification. This often happens when the rabbit lies against a cold metal divider or feeder overnight. These spots, called “smut” may molt out the next summer, or the rabbit may wear it the rest of its life. Darrel Howe, a leading Californian breeder, told me that if you want the best, most even point color, keep a climate controlled rabbitry at about 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
So yes it would be a disqualification but it may moult out. Enjoy your gorgeous bunny for what they are - smut or not
The curiosity of the Himalayan markings is that they are heat sensitive. A Himalayan that grew up in a cold climate will have darker points than one raised in a hot climate. In fact, some Californian or Himalayan breeders that live in southern regions actually have a “chiller room” where they keep the temperature low to keep their rabbits’ points dark. The flip side is that in the northern climates, rabbits can develop smut or spots on the body over the winter, which is a disqualification. This often happens when the rabbit lies against a cold metal divider or feeder overnight. These spots, called “smut” may molt out the next summer, or the rabbit may wear it the rest of its life. Darrel Howe, a leading Californian breeder, told me that if you want the best, most even point color, keep a climate controlled rabbitry at about 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
So yes it would be a disqualification but it may moult out. Enjoy your gorgeous bunny for what they are - smut or not
Hesperus
Warren Veteran
Similar, not the same, I suggested posting a photo. :wave:
Hesperus
Warren Veteran
On my chocolate Himalayan? (on her back?)
Hi, you need to upload the photo to somewhere like photobucket before you can post a link, that's just a link to the photo on your computer hard drive.
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