Known to love attention and have good personalities as pets, silver fox rabbits are great for kids because they are gentle and large. They aren't small and skittish but are rather gentle and patient, which also makes them a great breed to show.
The miniature schnauzer weighs only 11 to 20 pounds and is the smallest of the schnauzer breeds. They’re known for being pretty healthy, especially as smaller dogs. Like many smaller dogs, miniature schnauzers worked as ratters originally. Therefore, they have a high prey drive and are pretty sturdy.
Silver fox rabbits are larger than many other rabbit breeds. They can grow to be as heavy as 12 pounds, but some males will only get to be 9 pounds fully grown.
You have a lot of options when it comes to housing your silver fox rabbit. Outdoor rabbit hutches can be built or purchased but should be very secure to ensure your little bunny can't escape and predators can't break in.
If you choose to use a substrate in your silver fox rabbit's cage, avoid cedar and pine shavings. These wood shavings can be aromatic and also contain oils that can cause respiratory and skin issues for your rabbit.
All rabbits including silver fox rabbits need a variety of veggies and hay in their diet in addition to fresh water. About 1/4 cup of rabbit pellets (without seeds or food coloring) should be offered each day,
Silver fox rabbits are usually pretty healthy, but any pet rabbit is prone to developing some of the following health issues:
Exercise is vital to any rabbit's mental and physical health. Silver fox rabbits need ample space to run and play every day so that they can forage for food, be mentally stimulated, find things to chew on,
Silver fox rabbits shed on a regular basis but major molts or sheds occur twice a year in the spring and fall. During these major sheds, more fur will be lost by your rabbit than normal.
Caring for a silver fox rabbit may cost more than you expect. Due to daily fresh vegetables, hay, and pellets, expect to spend around $50-75 a month on food and another $10-20 on toys and bedding.
Rabbits require a lot more space and attention than many people think, but they are also very personable pets. Silver fox rabbits are easy to handle and play with, but they do require fresh vegetables to eat each day and will need their litter box cleaned regularly.