Do your rabbit coat color genetics research, plan your breedings carefully, and then win at the shows with the lovely rabbits that result. A book about bunny colors spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders. The book concerns rabbits raised and bred for meat and fur, and management of pet and show rabbits. The coat has an amazingly plush feel these really are velveteen rabbits. Most of the books and articles ive read concentrate on the genetics related to hair color. There are five basic sets of genes that determine the look and color of your rabbit, and several lesser gene sets. Huffmon, from the state of michigan, wrote a number of books on rabbit coat color genetics that were widely read and respected.
Lisa smith gives you all the basics in this easy to article that will wet your appetite. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon the former goto authority for rabbit color genetics information glenna m. If you are looking for a very basic information to understand the rabbit genetics, this is not a bad start, however, you can access the same and much more information for free online. The guard hairs carry the same amount of color as a regular length hair. A place for people to post pictures of different coloured rabbits for everyone to see and learn to identify. Chart of 144 rabbit coat colors and their genotypes. This book couldnt make it any easier to understand the basics of the color genetics of rabbits. Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of brokens. The ee gene controls whether the basic color on the rabbit black, blue, chocolate, or lilac is extended all of the way to the end of the hair shaft or whether the basic color stops and another finishes the hair shaft such as the orange color on the back of a black tortoiseshell.
This is a series of posts on raising angora rabbits organically, for their soft, luxurious fiber and for their babies, for woolers and for homestead meat. If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this article, please do not hesitate to contact me by email please dont use my guestbook to contact. Rabbit color genetics three little ladies rabbitry. Rabbit color genetics 101 genetics 101 wildriver rabbitry. If youre anything like me, youve already spent time sifting through. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is a diluted color. Genotype is the color coded for in the genetics including those hidden in the phenotype. One of the most interesting genetic studies is that of coat color. The following list covers the basic color descriptions or color groups found in pet rabbits. Get employees to be more proactive about their health with personalized routing to relevant screening guidelines and benefits programs. We can predict with more accuracy what coat colours can be expected from a certain mating.
Jan 17, 2017 rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene. In previous posts about bunny colour genetics ive talked to you about the self colours of black and chocolate and their dilute representation in blue and lilac, respectively. The topic is way too important to be understood only by science majors, so we at rabbit smarties are proud to offer you a book about bunny colors. Ive also talked to you about the agouti gene, the dominant gene in bunny colour genetics that reminds us of the wild bunny colouring. A book about bunny colors spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders today what color is my bunny how do i get the color i want. It was such a favorite, we kept our well worn copy for posterity. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and so i thought i would start to address those. If a dominant gene is present, it will be visible over a recessive gene. In fact, its quite possible that color genetics would not be used and understood by nearly as many rabbit breeders if. Dilute black is called blue and dilute chocolate is called lilac. Check out the whole series under angora rabbits 101.
No matter what the purpose is, it is very important to keep the health of the rabbit in mind and do a good examination on the rabbit first. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book the nature trail. It includes information about arba, breeding and showing, and making cages etc. Current areas of interest such as animal welfare and coat colour genetics are expanded in the new edition. Coat color genetics is one of the hottest topics among rabbit breeders. When you ask to join, please answer all 3 questions, or you will be declined. Activate employees with clinicalgrade genetics, personal and family health history, and other insights. You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors but this list. A dd rabbit has only the d allele it is full color either black or chocolate. White rabbit s color book little rabbit books one inquisitive hop, and splash. When i first became curious about why colors are what they are, i found there was a lot of old scientific information, but hardly anything recent, accessible, or understandable to the average rabbit breeder. The former goto authority for rabbit color genetics information. Dominant and recessive trait inheritance principles apply equally to rabbit coat color genetics and other genetic traits. Rabbit coat color genetics and coat color genetics of the netherland dwarf were the goto authorities for a number of years and many rabbit breeders relied on her knowledge.
When purchasing a dutch rabbit, it is important to keep in mind the purpose of the rabbit you are about to buy i. Coat color coat color in rabbits is controlled by at least 5 known genes. Spelling out the essentials of rabbit coat color genetics. The study of the genetics of rabbit colors is a fascinating and very useful part of rabbit raising. The b gene comes in 2 forms different forms of the same gene are called alleles b produces a. But tons of different and dramatic colors have resulted from breeders knowing how to identify and combine the various groups of rabbit coat color genetics.
Hardway harlequins, breeder of harlequin rabbits in oregon. Mutations in the melanocortin 1 receptor mc1r gene are associated with coat colours in the domestic rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus animal genetics. Information primarily taken from rabbit coat color genetics. Its in the genes to reiterate what we talked about in my first article on dominant and recessive genes, a rabbits chromosomes are strings of dna that act as building blocks or blueprints that determines the final characteristics or traits of the animal. An important resource for all those involved in rabbit production, this book is also vital reading for students and researchers of animal science and meat production, as well as. To go into the genetics of the rabbit would be a monumental task. Also, there is no apparent effect of the steel gene on a true self aa rabbit. Color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit by bobby schott this book will take you through many of the basic color genetic principles. Rabbit study guide 1206 2 if your rabbit project is to be done properly, genetics will play a major role. Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer whos written nearly 400 articles for the spruce pets. Lovely book the children enjoyed for our colour theme.
Julie cahill, oak ridge rabbitry since youre here, i suppose it is safe to presume that you would like to learn more about color genetics. Classical genetics is very important for animal production at the small. You can understand bunny colour genetics better if you remember that each gene. The gene, what it does, and an example of some colors with that gene. Notice that the far right column contains rew regardless of the other genes. Just because the rabbit shows no color, does not mean it doesnt carry any other color genes. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and the dilution gene. Heres how dominantrecessive inheritance in rabbits works relative to rabbit coat color genetics. Zak georges dog training revolution 2,786,728 views. I have had some more questions about rabbit color genetics and so i thought i. The 5 gene locations act upon the two basic colors in a rabbits coat black. Two copies of the steel gene make a rabbit look like a self. Read more about breeding french angora rabbits for color, what. There are five main groups of genes, or alleles, which dictate the colors and markings of rabbits.
Mar 23, 2018 an illustrated guide to rabbit coat colour genetics. An albino rabbit must always carry all the same color genetics that any other colored rabbit would carry in its genotype. Beginning with an introduction on the field of rabbit production around the world and on some breeds and equipment, further topics then covered include ra. Below is the most extensive color family chart on this website.
The genetics that create a red are very different from what creates a black. Not all breeds of pet rabbits can come in all of these colors or patterns. White rabbits colors little rabbit books paperback february 14, 2017. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics and. In all fairness this locus is not fully understood by anybody yet, but his explanation of the inheritance of steel is again not correct. We can not only make better breeding choices but most of all we can breed with a purpose. Each breed describes varieties colors and patterns independently in the arba standard. Breeding rabbits is a complex topic, when and at what age do you breed them. Hypothetical new zealand rabbit genetics question welcome. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book with images rabbit. Book about rabbit genetics a book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you need to succeed with your breeding program. It contains most of the rabbit colors you might think of, though there are some exceptions.
Dominant and recessive bunny colour genetics in angora rabbits. Rabbit genetics explaining rabbit coat color genetics. A beautifully written and illustrated picture book. As small children, this was a favorite of my children as a read aloud. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink hollow. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit magazine. As you read on, youll find the initials actually make sense. Now, you can jump directly to look up your color in the chart above if you want, or you can step through the genetics in the 101 sectio n which works from genotype to phenotype and just try to put it in reverse, but hopefully this sections gives you a basic process. Every other color is a variation of this basic color scheme. Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, most of it is hard to comprehend.
Buy color genetics of the netherland dwarf rabbit on free shipping on qualified orders. When breeding harlequins, we touch on nearly all the major color genes. On agouti rabbits, a single copy of the steel gene pulls the tip color down the shaft, and leaves the tip of the hair silver to orange. A laymans guide to color genetics and breeding, fourth edition. Bunny rabbit books, rabbit book, bunny book, rabbit.
Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry. Introduction to genetics this is for those who want to start at the begining, it goes over basic genetic concepts needed to understand rabbit color genetics. Rabbit color genetics the basics has 3,260 members. White rabbits color book little rabbit books one inquisitive hop, and splash. Inside every cell in the rabbit is dna the blueprint that dictates how the animal looks, acts and functions. The b gene is responsible for producing the protein that causes a rabbit to be black or brown. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat colour genetics. When a rabbit has both alleles dd the full color copy is still making enough of the regular pigment to cover up the dilute. Book about rabbit genetics a book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you need to succeed with your breeding. It has easy to understand language with lots of good examples and some simple pictures.
Today i want to continue talking about angora rabbit genetics, focusing on the agouti gene, which is the dominant gene. A rabbits coat colour is mainly determined by just 5 basic genes. Of course, we know from above that the cc genes cause this albino appearance. Soon the little rabbit is jumping from bucket to bucket and learning all about colors and how they mix. Adapted from the book white rabbits color book by alan baker. Rabbit coat color is primarily determined by five genes. Rabbit genetics the nature trail show rabbit information. Lisa smith gives you all the basics in this easy to article that will wet your appetite for more on color genetics. Color genetics of the rabbit is a complicated thing, but understanding it can be very helpful when purchasing new stock, working on a new color, developing a new color or maintaining only the varieties that are desirable to you. This is a good clear book to explain basic color genetics but be aware that the section on the e locus is not correct.
There are over 200 possible genotypes based on the 5 main color genes. Rabbit colour guide with genetic codes home facebook. Population genomics unlocking health insights color. There seems to be a lot of information and misinformation on breeding the harlequin pattern available, so we thought wed try to put here some things we have learned along the way specific to harlequin breeding. Understanding how genetics works and the gene sets within rabbits will assist you in obtaining the colors and patterns you desire. An important part of any breeding program is an understanding of color genetics. The number of coat colors that pet rabbits can come in is long and sometimes confusing. Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, a lot of it is hard to comprehend. Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they are. Books have been written concerning this one subject. When the rabbit coat color genetic blueprint is not fully known, the place markers are used. Rabbit color genetics the basics public group facebook. Aabcchdde our discussion will focus on what is called the a locus. Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they.
About bunny colors, a book on rabbit coat color genetics and a practical guide on raising colors in your rabbitry and applying what you know in rabbit coat color genetics to get an accurate picture of all the colors you could produce with. You can understand bunny colour genetics better if you remember that each gene expression on the bunny dna has both dominant and recessive traits. Due date calculator easy peasy rabbit breeding scheduleeasy peasy rabbit breeding schedule rabbit breeding schedule. A new world opens to us as breeders once we gain more knowledge of rabbit genetics. Jan 16, 20 how to train your dog not to pull on the leash. It was suggested that i write and article on the rabbit color genetics for my website to help others learn what i have learned about genetics. Color genetics 101 the base color gene b all rabbits are either black or brown. I recently came across this tool that could be useful for you. Since the capitalized code letters represent dominant genes, you cannot know by looking at the rabbit what the second code letter of the pair is. Since so had to pay for the book and it was such a short book, i dont feel it is something i can recommend. Mini lop rabbit dwarf rabbit rabbit colors netherland dwarf holland lop american giant havanna small animals guinea pigs. A book about bunny colors is the practical breeders guide to mastering the knowledge you need to. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book by glenna huffmon. Ive discovered its pretty helpful to be able to count the days of your rabbits gestation.
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