Mini Rex — cost & care
Docile, gentle, friendly. Small rex rabbit.
A Mini Rex costs roughly $10,650 over its lifetime (7–10 years), or about $1,210/year: ~$540 food, ~$150 insurance, ~$220 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $25–$80.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
0.4cups of pellets / day (~11.2 lb/mo)
1.0cups of water / day
8.5 yraverage lifespan (7–10)
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A Mini Rex eats ~11.2 lb/month. Shop small-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $25–$80 |
| Food / year | $540 (0.4 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $150 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $220 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $220 |
| Total annual | $1,210 |
| Lifetime total | $10,650 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 4.0 lb |
| Height | 7–9 in |
| Lifespan | 7–10 yrs |
| Group | Rex |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Friendliness | 4/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 |
Common health conditions
- Sore hocks
- GI stasis
- Dental disease
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mini Rex cost per year?
About $1,210 a year — roughly $540 food, $150 insurance, $220 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Mini Rex?
Around $10,650 across its 7–10-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Mini Rex eat?
About 0.4 cups of pellets a day (~11.2 lb per month).
How much water should a Mini Rex drink?
About 1.0 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Mini Rex hypoallergenic?
No — the Mini Rex sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.