Argente de Champagne (UK)
Argente de Champagne in the UK refers to the British registry treatment of the old Champagne silvered rabbit, a dark-based Argente whose adult coat becomes heavily silvered. The Champagne type is among the best-known members of the Argente family, but the UK label keeps the French-style naming that ties it to Champagne rather than using every overseas wording. Kits are typically born dark and lighten as silvering develops.
Breeders value a clear adult silver finish, firm body, and coat texture that suits both exhibition and traditional utility use. Because the changing coat is part of the breed, judging a young rabbit too early can lead to poor choices. Buyers should distinguish Argente de Champagne from other silvered rabbits by asking about the line, the expected adult shade, and the standard used for show or breeding decisions.
Colors: Agouti, Albino, Black, Blue, Broken, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
