Chinchilla

The fur on a Chinchilla rabbit resembles the fur of a "real" chinchilla (the rodent), a mix of blue, grey, white and black hairs, about 1-1.5 inches long.

Chinchilla fur:

There are three breeds called "Chinchilla" - in order of size, they are:

• Standard Chinchilla - ideal adult weight 5 to 7.5 pounds
• American Chinchilla - ideal adult weight 9 to 12 pounds
• Giant Chinchilla - ideal adult weight 12 to 16 pounds

Standard Chinchilla
American Chinchilla The American Chinchilla rabbit is a rare breed, listed by the American Livestock Conservancy as "Critical", the highest category of concern. According to the Rabbitgeek.com list, based on ARBA registrations, they are no. 12 on the rarest breeds list.
	Giant Chinchilla The Giant Chinchilla rabbit is a rare breed, listed by the American Livestock Conservancy as "Watch" status. According to the Rabbitgeek.com list, based on ARBA registrations, they are no. 7 on the rarest breeds list.

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