shown to win best of breed, but the breed comes in a variety of colors, such as blue, lilac, and white, which can be shown with permission from the show runners and with a working standard. Chocolate was recently accepted as an official variety as of the 2021 ARBA convention. As of December of 2021 they can be shown against black Silver Fox and win best of breed and best opposite sex. Blue was previously included in the breed standard, but was removed in the 1970s due to a decrease in the number of blue Silver Fox rabbits being shown. Currently, there is a "Certificate of Development" for blue Silver Foxes to be re-accepted into the ARBA. Blue silver fox can be shown in ARBA recognized shows for exhibition. Though rare, there are tortoise shell colored silver foxes, which are being used to recreate the now extinct breed known as the Alaskan Red Fox. It is unknown if the Alaskan Red Fox will be a proposed variety for the silver fox or a different breed entirely. Silver Foxes are known to be friendly, enjoying attention and handling. See also List of rabbit breeds Fox (rabbit) References External links Silver Fox Rabbit Breed History National Silver Fox Rabbit Club Rabbit breeds Conservation Priority Breeds of the Livestock Conservancy Rabbit breeds originating in the United States