Created in the late 1930s in Holland, the Thrianta (pronounced Tree-aan-ta) rabbit is a fairly new breed in United States. This breed is highly recognizable for the vibrant color of its coat which is a reddish-orange. Most breeders refer to the color as red, some refer to it as orange, and others say it is somewhere in between. But because of this unique color tone, the Thrianta has been dubbed the "Fire of the Fancy".

The breed was not approved by the Standards Committee in the United States until 2003. Glen Carr, Carrol Hooks, and Bob Whitman would create the American Thrianta Rabbit Breeders Association for promoting and securing the future of this unique breed of rabbit. The Thrianta rabbit breed was officially accepted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in 2005 and was given full recognition in 2006.

General Type Discription

Showing

BODY - Points 25: The body is to be compact, with enough length to carry required weight, well rounded, and balanced throughout. The body top line should rise in a gradual curve from the shoulders to the center of the hips and then fall in a smooth curve downward to the base of the tail. Hindquarters are to be smooth, and indicate roundness when viewed from any direction. Shoulders are to be slightly narrower than the hips. The loin is to be well filled and deep. The body is to be plump and firm of flesh. The tail is to be carried erect.

 
HEAD AND EARS - Points 10: The head is to be short and full, with well filled checks, slightly more developed in bucks than in does. Short neck. Ears are to be erect, rather stocky, and well furred.
 

EYES - Bold and dark brown.
 
FEET AND LEGS- Points 5: The legs are to be short, straight, and medium bone. Toenails to be dark horn colored.
 

FUR - Points 20: (Rollback) The fur is to have sufficient resistance to resume a smooth groomed appearance when stroked in any direction. It is to be dense, with medium length. (Preferable length 1 inch). The fur to be soft to the touch, neither harsh, silky, nor wooly. (Recommended for showing in breed fur only).
 
 
COLOR - Points 30: The color is to be fiery, brilliant shade of red, as uniformly carried over the body as possible. Color must be carried well down the hairshaft to the skin. Belly color may be slightly lighter in shade. Underside of tail and eye circles may be a lighter shade of red.

              Glen Carr's doe won BOS at the ATRBA 2007 nationals                     Enjoying the sunshine in Sonja Lyons' yard in Washington

Schedule of Points

General Type .......................40

Body ............25
Head and Ears............10
Feet & Legs......5
 

FUR .....................................20
COLOR ..................................30
CONDITION ............................10
Total Points ........................100

Show Room Classes and Weights

Senior Bucks and Does --

6 months of age and over, weight 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds. Ideal weight 5 to 6 pounds.

Junior Bucks and Does --

Under 6 months of age, not over 5 pounds

 NOTE: Juniors exceeding maximum weight limits may be shown in higher age classifications. No animal may be shown in a lower age classification than its true age.