Joey is a mini-rex rabbit. He's about 5 pounds, chocolate brown with big brown eyes (though you can't really see them with the red-eye in the many, many, many pictures I take of him). He is very playful, and quite a chewer. He loves his veggies, though he definitely has his preferences. Bellpeppers are delicious, lettuce and carrots are wonderful, strawberry tops are a yummy treat, yellow squash is not to his taste (though it does make a lovely pillow). Cardboard tubes (paper-towel, toilet paper, etc) are his natural enemy, and his duties around the house include protecting us all from these silent invaders. He gives kisses and cuddles when he feels like it, and loves playing 'King of the Mountain' (hopping up on your back as you're lying on the floor reading).
Rex varieties are known as "velveteen rabbits" because their fur feels like plush. Rex rabbits are bred so that the longest guard hairs have been bred away and the secondary guard hairs have been reduced to the same length as the undercoat hairs. This gives them that oh-so-soft feel. Meaning, he's the softest bunny ever! According to Wikipedia, "their small size, plush coat and friendly personalities make them one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the United States." Have to say, I agree!
Yup yup yup, I love my bunny bunches! He's a nice little reminder of the absurdity in life, to make sure I have fun, and not take things too seriously! And besides, he's just so cute!! Zach laughs that I have more pictures of the bunny than anything else. But, at least my boys get along and that's not jealousy talking :)
To summarize, I paraphrase Knitty...
Sometimes you have to take a moment and pat the bunny!
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