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~American Chinchilla~
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American Chinchilla
Origin: France
Weight: 10-11 pounds
Colors: Chinchilla
Bred for: Meat, Fur, Show, and Pet
The American Chinchilla, with their medium-length, subtly curved, stocky bodies, are judged more on their body type than their color, since they are a commercial rabbit. Their coats do not need frequent grooming.
American Chinchillas make grunting noises when they play, much like a pig's
Chinchillas originated in France. They were first imported into the USA in 1919. The American Chinchilla was bred from a Standard Chinchilla. It carries the same body type, but it's heavier and meatier. American Chinchillas were originally called Heavyweight Chinchillas.
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