Finn Raccoon and Rex Rabbit Collar - Natural

Similar to how cow hides are used for leather, rabbits are ranch-raised in Europe for food purposes and the pelts are used for fur. Rabbit fur is light weight, warm, and softer than any man made material. Rabbit can come in many different forms; it can be left natural, plucked, sheared, dyed and processed in order to resemble other furs. Rabbit has a medium length guard hair and it comes in a wide array of colors, it is not as durable as some other types of furs but it is less expensive and a great value.

Rex Rabbits were discovered in France around 1920 and brought to the United States in 1924. Rex Rabbit fur is unique from other rabbit furs because it features velvet like feel and it does not shed. The rex rabbit has short and thick fur that stands straight up. This fur is extremely soft and warm making it perfect for garments such as coats or hats. Rex Rabbit fur is more frequently seen on luxury fur coats because of its plush, dense texture and light weight.

Raccoon is generally found within North America, its fur gets thicker and longer the farther north the animal lives. Traditionally, Native American tribes used raccoon fur for winter clothing while the tails served as decoration. During the 19th century raccoon fur was sometimes used as a form of payment. Shortly after the release of the film "Davy Crocket, King of the Wild Frontier" the popularity of coonskin caps greatly increased, today the Raccoon hat is more commonly known as the "Davy Crocket Hat". The Raccoons distinguishing tail alternates black with tan rings and its body guard hairs are long and silver with black tips. Their fur is very durable if taken care of properly and a number of Raccoon coats from the 1920's are still around today. Raccoon fur is often used today for fur trims such as collars and cuffs.

Finn Raccoons, also known as Asiatic raccoons were introduced by the fur industry during the 20th century to the former USSR, Scandinavia and France. The fur of the Finn Raccoon is soft and dense with long dorsal guard hairs. Finn Raccoon fur is often used for garments such as collars and other fur accessories.