Detailed profile of this breed: origin, year of creation, recognised varieties and official approvals.
Breed summary
Qualitative: The Doré de Saxe (commonly rendered in English as Saxon Golden) is characterised by a warm golden agouti-type coat with subtle ticking and a compact, balanced conformation. Temperament is generally described as calm and docile, making it suitable for breeders focused on show and for keepers seeking a placid pet rabbit. Quantitative: Reported adult weight is typically in the medium range, commonly cited around 3.0–4.5 kg. Typical body length is moderate (roughly 35–45 cm). Life expectancy in good captive care is commonly reported at about 5–8 years, though precise figures vary by source.
Detailed origin
Qualitative: The breed name points to Saxony (Sachsen), and the Doré de Saxe appears to have origins tied to breeders in that geographic region. Documentation is sparse: the variety seems to have been developed by local breeder selection for a golden agouti coloration and a sturdy, show‑type conformation. Quantitative: There is no widely accepted international founding date or single breeder credited in consolidated records; references are fragmentary and national registries differ. Where referenced, historical notes place its development in central European breeder communities, but exact decades and pedigrees are inconsistently recorded.
Detailed description
Qualitative: Coat: warm golden ground colour with agouti banding and darker ticking on guard hairs; ears, eyes and nose show harmonious contrast rather than stark markings. Build: compact to semi-compact, with a well-rounded hindquarter and straight topline. Temperament: typically calm, tolerant of handling if socialised early. Quantitative: Fur length is standard short to normal rabbit fur (no long-wooled variety). Weight range commonly cited is 3.0–4.5 kg; shoulder height often in the 20–25 cm range and overall length around 35–45 cm. Because formal breed standards are not uniformly published internationally, these measurements should be treated as approximate and may vary between national clubs.