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Saxon Gold
rabbit breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
8–12 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Saxe
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Faible
The Dory of Saxony (Sachsengold) is a small rabbit breed that is not widespread, originating from Saxony.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 8 to 12 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day sufficient.
- 4Moderate grooming — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Saxon Gold
Origins & history
A story told
It appeared in 1953 in East Germany, after decades of selection, undertaken initially by Richard Beunack, resident of Röhrsdorf and continued by his son; it results from a cross between the fawn rabbit and the black and red rabbit. This breed was admitted to the German standard in 1961 and to the French standard in 1984.
Physical
Breed standard
It can be recognized by its luminous red/gold color, the underside of the body being a paler and dull. Its ears, very consistent and hairy, measure between 8 and 10 cm, and ideally between 8.5 and 9.5 cm. Its fur is dense and quite lustrous. Its body is short, stocky and rounded, and it has a small short head, strong and wide in the male, and more refined in the female.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Saxon Gold of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of saxon gold (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a saxon gold ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
31years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 10 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for rabbit
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- PotatoModerate
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
- titanium dioxideHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a saxon gold ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for rabbit. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
189 g
per day · 719 kcal
95 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Saxon Gold
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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