Rabbit Genetics & Colors

The genetics and color articles within this drop-down section are based on both empirical evidence (scientific articles), collective experience of the rabbit breeding community, and person experience from breeding rabbits over the course of the last 30 years. If anything appears to be outdated, please let us know! We may just not have updated the information yet!

Genetics & Colors Blog Posts

Agouti Ring Colors

Agouti colors have at least three colors per hair shaft in the main color of the body. There is always a base color, an intermediate band, and ticking color. There may be more rings than the three, typically with the base and intermediate color alternating. Please note: the colors in the hair shaft art are an approximation. Real band colors may vary in exact shade and intensity based on rufus modifiers and other intensity modifiers. Bands can also be naturally wider or narrower, with or without the actions of the Wideband mutation. 

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