Rabbit pattern
Marten
Tan pattern with white in place of the tan: a coloured top with a white or near-white belly, eye circles and underside of the tail, white behind the ears and often white ticking on the flanks, feet and rump: silver and sable marten rabbits, fox mice (AFRMA) and the silver fox cavy.
12 Rabbit breeds list Marten. It is in a club standard for 8 breeds.
Breeds whose standards accept Marten
| Breed | ARBA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Petite | Standard (“Sable Marten”) | Standard (“Foxes / Sable Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) |
| English Angora | No ruling | Standard (“Marten Sable”) |
| Jersey Wooly | Standard (“Silver Marten / Sable Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) | No ruling |
| Mini Rex | Standard (“Sable Marten / Silver Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) | Standard (“Fox / Sable Marten / Seal Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) |
| Mini Satin | Standard (“Silver Marten”) | No ruling |
| Netherland Dwarf | Standard (“Sable Marten / Silver Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) | Standard (“Fox / Sable Marten / Smoke Pearl (Marten)”) |
| Rex | Not recognised | Standard (“Fox / Sable Marten / Seal Marten / Smoke Pearl Marten”) |
| Satin | Not recognised (“Silver Marten (working standard)”) | Standard (“Fox / Sable (Marten) / Smoke Pearl (Marten)”) |
Breeds where Marten is disqualified or not accepted
| Breed | ARBA |
|---|---|
| Holland Lop | Not recognised (“Silver Marten (working standard)”) |
| Britannia PetiteSable Marten | No ruling |
| Jersey WoolyTan Pattern | No ruling |
| Netherland DwarfTan Pattern | No ruling |