rex vs. mini rex

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- 12/01/2012 at 6:20 PM
  lulu the bun
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  My friend has a rabbit that is around 4 months old. I weighed her today and she 3.3 pounds. We don’t know what breed she is, but based on online research and looking at pictures, we’re thinking that she is a rex or mini rex. We’re not sure which one though.
  
  Just based on her weight and age, can you figure out if she is a rex or mini rex? I am leaning towards mini rex since I read online that rabbits stop growing at around 6 months and mini rex are around 4 pounds at maturity (which she is close to). Is it possible that she is a rex and will have a sudden growth spurt or do you think she is a mini rex and will continue growing at this pace to be around 4 pounds?? Thank you for your help!
- 12/01/2012 at 6:34 PM
  tanlover14
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  Could you post a picture of her?
  
  Rabbits actually stop growing usually depending on what breed they are. For example, a smaller sized rabbit will grow for about 6 months whereas a big rabbit like a Flemish Giant will continue to grow until about a year old.
- 12/01/2012 at 6:50 PM
  lulu the bun
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  The images are a bit blurry, but I hope it helps. And I know… her cage is a mess haha. Blame her owner lol.
- 12/01/2012 at 11:55 PM
  Monkeybun
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  Well, at first glance, I would say neither. She doesn’t look to have the velvet fur or curly whiskers rex types have.
- 12/02/2012 at 8:37 AM
  tanlover14
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  I actually completely agree. She def doesn’t look like a Rex to me at all.
  
  And I meant nine months, not a year for larger rabbits! Hahahaha.
  
  She’s a gorgeous little girl though, I have to admit. I’m not exactly sure but she kinda looks like a mix to me. Did your friend get her from a pet store?
- 12/02/2012 at 9:01 AM
  Beka27
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  I agree with neither. Her fur, body type, and whiskers are not correct for a rex. I’m not sure what she is, but she’s beautiful!!!
- 12/02/2012 at 9:03 AM
  NikkiBun
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  She has rex coloring but the whisker are not curly and she is more fluffy looking. Beautiful girl!
- 12/02/2012 at 12:37 PM
  lulu the bun
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  Yes, my friend got her at a pet store. I guess she’s a mix of different breeds!
- 12/03/2012 at 1:31 PM
  peppypoo
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  If she is 3.3 lbs at 4 months, seems like she’ll grow up to be a small or medium-sized rabbit. It’s pretty rare to have a pure-bred rabbit unless you buy from a pedigree breeder, but we love our bunny mutts all the same .
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