Exotic Breeds

Angora Rabbit Variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft hair Bred largely for their long wool, which is removed by shearing, combing or plucking. Four breeds: English, French, Giant, Satin.

Medium sized rabbit breed that was specifically developed for meat and fur production. Breed was developed by crossing Himalayan, Standard Chinchilla and New Zealand white rabbits Second most popular meat producing rabbit breed Body is plump but fine-boned, giving it a high me to bone ratio California rabbit

Chinchilla Largely nocturnal so they will be active at night Prefer a consistent routine for handling feeding times and may be stressed out by changes in their routine Require a lot if roughage Body length is about 10-14 inches and tail is another 5-6 inches

Only dwarf hamster with a tail, so it is often mistaken as a mouse Very slender, as adults they grow no longer than 4 inches Their hairs are banded with both light and dark colors. They have a black line that runs along their spine and ivory bellies. Other color is a white coat with patches or spots of color. Chinese Dwarf hamster

Long hair teddy bear hamster Both male and female have a long, soft coat of fur that is characteristic of their variety Often known as the Syrian hamster, golden hamster or the fancy hamster

cockatiel One of the most popular pet birds in the US Broad, powdery feathers; head crest which can be raised and lowered; wide variety of colors; normal is gray with a yellow head and orange cheek patches; the yellow and orange head of the male is much brighter than the females, and the underside of the female’s tail is barred.

cockatoo Mostly have a single color plumage, either white or dark They have erectile crests, which is a mobile crest of feathers Their beaks are enormously powerful and they can easily demolish objects

ferret Small, furry mammals whose average size ranges from 1 to 5 pounds at maturity All ferrets are white at birth and then they start to get their adult color at 3 weeks Two most common colors are sable and white

gerbil Small rodent, similar in many ways to the mouse and the hamster Have a long tail which they are able to shed should the tail get trapped Have sharp claws Colors are brown, grey, white, black and tan gerbil

Guinea pig Tail-less rodents Hair comes in a wide range of colors and the hair may be long, short or curly Very good sense of smell and sensitive hearing

Hedgehog Named because of its peculiar foraging methods They root through hedges and other undergrowth in search of small creatures Have a coat of stiff, sharp spines

iguana Largest lizard in the Americas Stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land Strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails which make up half their body length. They can also detach their tails and grow a new one.

lovebird Strong, monogamous pair bonding Several color mutations for the pet trade, but wild type lovebirds are mostly green except for the upper body which can be a variety of colors Among the smallest parrots in the world, ranging in size from 13-17 cm in length

New Zealand rabbit Epitome of a meat producing breed- firm, meaty, full depth and breadth of hindquarters and slightly less so in the shoulders Several colors including red, black and white Carry their ears evenly. They should have round tips and should be quite furry

parakeet One of the most popular household pets Wavy feathers and black markings on their wings and head Most common colors are yellow and green, but there are also multi-colored parakeets and albino parakeets however these are genetic mutations

Scarlet macaw parrot One of the most beautiful members of the parrot family and one of the largest For adults is red, blue and yellow with a touch of green on the tips of some feathers

Sugar glider Marsupial like a kangaroo and wombat Gliding membranes of a sugar glider are located from his wrist to his ankles and open up like a parachute Large black eyes, a pointed nose, and pointed ears that are large in comparison to their head. Fur is short, very soft and usually brown or gray with a white to off-white belly Sugar glider

Yellow canary Specifically bred for its color Plumage is very bright Average life span for females is 5-6 years and males up to 10 years

African Gray Parrot

Sun Conure

Zebra Finch

Bearded Dragon

Chameleon

Gecko

Dutch

English Spot

Holland Lop

Mini-Rex

Netherland Dwarf