The Blonde Bunny: a Complete Guide to This Rare and Stunning Rabbit
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To understand the blonde bunny, you have to look under the hood—or rather, under the fur. Rabbit coat color is controlled by a complex series of genes, often referred to as the A, B, C, D, and E series. The "blonde" effect typically arises from the interaction of the cream (C) and dilution (D) gene series.
Specifically, a blonde bunny often carries the non-extension of black gene (e) combined with a dilute gene (d). This combination prevents the production of dark pigment (eumelanin) in the fur, leaving only the lighter, yellow-red pigment (pheomelanin). The result is a coat that ranges from a pale, creamy champagne to a rich, golden honey. It is a recessive trait, meaning both parents must carry the gene for a litter to produce a blonde bunny.
This is not the same as an albino rabbit, which has a complete lack of pigment and red eyes. A true blonde bunny will have dark eyes—usually brown or blue-gray—and often darker points on the ears, nose, and feet, a pattern known as sable or smoke pearl in some breeds.
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