At a glance the quick version
BRC standard weight about 6 lb (2.72 kg).
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense, glossy, silky normal fur
A small, neat rabbit with a greyish-white silvered surface sitting over a deep slate-blue undercolour, giving a frosted silver look. It has bold brown eyes.1
Personality what they are like
The Argenté breeds are known for a good temperament and are regarded as excellent pets, combining an easygoing nature with a small, tidy build.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The coat is short and lies close to the body. Rabbits keep themselves clean, so routine care is mostly regular hands-on checks of coat, nails and teeth.13
Home where they are happiest
Needs a secure living area of at least 3m x 2m x 1m so it can hop, play, stretch, hide and exercise, with toys and foraging opportunities for enrichment.3
Food basics what goes in the bowl
Hay should form the foundation of the diet, as constant chewing keeps the teeth worn down, with fresh leafy greens and a measured amount of pellets alongside. Carrots are best kept as an occasional treat.3
Company who they like around
A social animal that should live with at least one other rabbit; a neutered male and female pair is often the easiest match.3
The story where it all began
The Argenté rabbits are one of France's oldest groups of show breeds, prized for silvered coats over a coloured undercoat. Britain has kept several colour forms as separate breeds, and Argente Noir is one of the six recognised by the British Rabbit Council.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Argenté kits are born a solid colour and only take on their silvered adult coat between about 6 weeks and 4 months old.1
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The British Rabbit Council recognises six Argenté breeds, while the ARBA recognises three.1
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The ideal Argenté body is small and neat, with well-developed hindquarters and a gently arched back.1
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Despite its name, the Argente Noir looks silvery grey-white on top, with the dark colour hidden in its slate-blue undercoat.1
Recognised by the official bits
- British Rabbit Council
- Recognised as one of the six Argenté breeds in the BRC standard, at about 6 lb (2.72 kg).1
- ARBA
- Not recognised (ARBA recognises three other Argente breeds).2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Argente Noir. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- BrushingDaily while moultingevery week
- Nail trimevery 6 weeks
- Teeth checkTeeth never stop growingevery week
- Fresh hayUnlimited hay every dayevery day
- Spot cleanevery day
- Full cleanevery week
- Bottom checkCheck the fur around the tail stays clean, especially in summerevery day
- Free roamAt least 4 hours of running space a dayevery day
- VaccinationsSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
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- Argenté rabbit - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for Argente group history, coat and colour descriptions, kit colour change, temperament
- List of rabbit breeds - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, origin, coat and ear type, BRC/ARBA recognition
- Rabbits - RSPCA rspca.org.ukused for general rabbit care: diet, companionship, space, enrichment
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.