RabbitGenetics
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Hey all!
I have combed through the internet, and have found very little information on the properties of rabbits with multiple recessive fur quality traits. Results include posts on why mixing a satin rabbit with rex results in a normal fur for all of the offspring, and I well understand that the three traits of rex, satin and fur length are controlled by separate genes.
However, I'd be interested to know if satin + rex combination fur is possible, (will one offset the other? Will a rabbit with genotype ss rr only show one trait or are they possibly defective in someway? ) and if the two properties can coexist, why is it not done/not a popular breed?
Apart from the satin and rex traits, I'd also like to hear thoughts on lionhead + satin fur, as I know satin angoras exist and I'm a bit confused on why satin lionheads are not bred. So, if someone knows the actual reason behind this, please share.
(I'm not interested or planning on breeding rabbits of any kind and I'm only asking out of pure interest.)
I have combed through the internet, and have found very little information on the properties of rabbits with multiple recessive fur quality traits. Results include posts on why mixing a satin rabbit with rex results in a normal fur for all of the offspring, and I well understand that the three traits of rex, satin and fur length are controlled by separate genes.
However, I'd be interested to know if satin + rex combination fur is possible, (will one offset the other? Will a rabbit with genotype ss rr only show one trait or are they possibly defective in someway? ) and if the two properties can coexist, why is it not done/not a popular breed?
Apart from the satin and rex traits, I'd also like to hear thoughts on lionhead + satin fur, as I know satin angoras exist and I'm a bit confused on why satin lionheads are not bred. So, if someone knows the actual reason behind this, please share.
(I'm not interested or planning on breeding rabbits of any kind and I'm only asking out of pure interest.)