Rabbits Breeds

Breed Slogan	Rabbits of Beauty and Distinction
Showroom Varieties	Black,Blue,Broken Group,Californian,Chinchilla,Chocolate,Copper,Otter,Red,Siamese,White
Weight	Junior Bucks: Not over 8 pounds, minimum 4 pounds Junior Does: Not over 8.5 pounds, minimum 4 pounds Intermediate Doe: Not over 9.5 pounds Intermediate Buck: Not over 9 pounds Senior Does: 9 - 11 pounds, ideal weight 10 pounds Senior Bucks: 8.5 - 10.5 pounds, ideal weight 9.5 pounds
Appearance	Satins are known for the sheen to their fur.
Coat Type	Satins have Satin fur
General Personality

General Type....55	Hindquarters Midsection Shoulders Head&Ears	16 14 12 3
Fur.................30
Color...............15
Condition...........10
TOTAL POINTS....100

Country of Origin	United States
Founder	Walter Hewey
Brief History	Walter Huey, a Havana breeder, created the Satin which was a mutation in a fur gene. The sheen or shine was caused by a recessive gene. When Huey first showed is Havanas with the sheen many breeders protested. The Havana Club finally add a Satin Havana variety. In 1942 the Havana Club voted to sponsor the Satin as a new breed.
Year of ARBA Acceptance	1956
Conservation Status	Satins are not at risk breed.

National Club	American Satin Rabbit Breeders Association
Local/State/Regional Clubs	Land of Lincoln Satin Rabbit Breeders Association