We have decided from the start to specialize in black Tans. However, thanks to the wonders of genetics we do have blues and chocolates that occasionally pop up in our litters. If you are interested in purchasing stock please send us an e-mail. You may also fill out the waiting list form below.
More information about the Tan breed can be found at the bottom of this page. Additional photos can be found in our photo gallery. Below you will find a short video clip which shows how the Tans run on the show table. It does have background sound, so you may wish to turn down your volume.
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| Quick Facts: | Varieties: Black, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac Weight: 4-6 pounds |
| History: | The breed originated in England in the late 1800s. |
| Temperament: | Tans are a very active and intelligent breed of rabbit. They are rarely aggressive and love attention. However, they are not a "cuddly" rabbit and are best suited for older children or adults. |
| Care: | Housing: Feeding: |
| Breeding: | In general, Tans are easy to raise. Tans tend to be very good mothers with 4-6 rabbits on average in each litter. All four varieties can be bred to one another without concern for getting an unshowable variety out of the breeding. Generally speaking, Blacks are bred to Blacks or Blues. Blues should always be bred back to blacks every other generation (at least) to prevent the tan factor and blue color from becoming too light. Blue is simply the dilute of black. Chocolates are often bred to chocolates or lilacs. Just as blues need to be bred back to blacks, lilacs need to be bred back to chocolates. Lilac is the dilute of chocolate. That being said, any breeding combination among colors can be made, once again without concern for getting a rabbit that will be unshowable. Also, most often all Tans in a litter will be showable. This is not true with many marked breeds such as Dutch or Checkered Giants. With a Tan you will never have a "mismarked" rabbit. |
| Showing: | Tans are a "running breed" which means they are allowed to run freely on the table rather than be posed during examination. The video above on the page demonstrates this. Judges that poke or push the rabbits in order to get them to run will often see that the rabbit does not respond. The Tan should be allowed to freely explore and move naturally. As they are inquisitive and friendly rabbits, they may want to spend some time exploring and sniffing before they start moving on the table. This frustrates judges, as it does make the judging process time consuming, However, once again, allowing the Tan to move freely without touching the animal is an absolute must. |
| Specialty Clubs: | American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club |
