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 **A:** If you are selling the resulting rabbits, it would be ethical to disclose it as a cross bred rabbit. To most people looking for a TAMUK-C, this detail will matter. However, if the resulting rabbits continue to exhibit all the favorable characteristics of TAMUK-C, to some, it will still be considered TAMUK-C. It is best practice to keep pedigrees where known and keep statistical records that would otherwise prove TAMUK-C characteristics.
-**Q: Can a rabbit with the English Spotting Gene (Broken) be a TAMUK-C?**\\
-**A:** Unlikely, but not impossible. No broken rabbits were ever used in the breeding program at the University. Anyone selling a broken rabbit as TAMUK-C should provide pedigree proof. Otherwise, it is best to assume it was crossed at some point and the breeder should provide statistical records to prove TAMUK-C characteristics are intact. Note: The Vienna gene was also not included in the original development of TAMUK-C. Satin, Wideband, Dutch marked, and Silvering are all possible and acceptable phenotypes.
 **Q: Are TAMUK-C an ARBA recognized Breed?**\\
 **A:** No. ARBA recognition works on the standardization of physical characteristics of a rabbit breed for the show table. TAMUK-C were bred to be backyard meat rabbits, the characteristics that make them TAMUK-C are not able to be evaluated on a show table and can be subjective. It is not in the interest of the breed to have them conform to an ARBA standard as physical characteristics would be prioritized and the desirable qualities of the breed could be lost.
+**Q: Can a rabbit with the English Spotting Gene (Broken) be a TAMUK-C?**\\
+**A:** Unlikely, but not impossible. No broken rabbits were ever used in the breeding program at the University. Anyone selling a broken rabbit as TAMUK-C should provide pedigree proof. Otherwise, it is best to assume it was crossed at some point and the breeder should provide statistical records to prove TAMUK-C characteristics are intact. Note: The Vienna gene and Tan (at) was also not included in the original development of TAMUK-C. Satin, Wideband, Dutch marked, and Silvering are all possible and acceptable phenotypes.
+**Q: What about Sable and Seal?**\\
+**A:** "Pearl" rabbits were referenced as being produced early in the TAMUK-C line. Extensive test breeding from reputable TAMUK-C breeders has revealed that the c(chl) gene which is responsible for Sable/Pearl and Seal is likely not present in the TAMUK-C population. Those produced with a shaded pattern are variations of Sallander (self chin non extension). There is no definitive proof this gene doesn't exist in the population however.