Standard of Perfection

Robbirs: piece Mice, Rats,
Skin and Fur Bearing Animals

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THE NATIONAL BREEDERS AND
FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA

Standard of Perfection

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RABBITS, CAVIES, MICE,
RATS, SKIN AND FUR
BEARING ANIMALS

Committee 1919-1920
W. H. Ashton James E. Young
C. S. Gibson H. H. Plegge
Louis Griffin George W. Abbott
John C. Fehr J. H. Shannon
Henry M. Adolph Reed Storms
George C. Eckert Wm. I. Lyons

(Copyright 1920)

Copies of this Standard can be secured from Henry M. Adolph,
4231 Mapledale Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, President National Breeders’ &

Fanciers’ Association.

THE NATIONAL BREEDERS AND
FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA

STANDARD OF

CLASSIFICATIONS
Rabbits

American Blue

American Checkered Giants
Angoras
Belgian Hares
Belgian Hares (Heavy Weight)
Black and Tan

Blue and Tan

Champagne de Argent
Dutch—Black

Dutch—Blue

Dutch—A. O. C.

English—Black

English—Blue

English A. O. C.
Flemish—Black

Flemish—Blue

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Flemish—Silver Black \
Flemish—White

Havanas

Himalayans

Imperial Blues

Japanese

Lops—English

Lops—French

New Zealand

Polish

Silver Gray

Silver Brown

Silver Fawn

Cavies (Guinea Pigs)

Abyssinian—Black
Abyssinian—Cream
Abyssinian—Golden Agouti
Abyssinian—Red
Abyssinian—Broken Colors
Angora (Peruvian Silkies)
English—Black
English—Blue
English—Brindle
English—Cream
English—Chocolate
English—Dutch

English—Golden Agouti
English—Himalayan
English—Red
English—Silver Agouti
English—Tortoise Shell
English—Tortoise Shell and White
English—White
Peruvians—Black
Peruvians—Cream
Peruvians—Red
Peruvians—White

Peruvians—Broken Colors

Fur Bearing Animals

Silver Gray Fox
Black Fox

Red Fox
Raccoon
Skunks

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Ground Hog
Possum
Mink
Marten

Ferrets

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

GENERAL DISQUALIFICATIONS

Any of the following ailments: Colds, catarrh or snuffles, ear canker,
slobbers, pot belly, sore hocks, vent disease, abscesses, tumors, ruptures,
blindness in one or both eyes, lop, fallen (except in lop eared varieties)
and side carried ear or ears, torn ear or ears, 34 of inch or more, portion
missing showing noticeably.

Off colored eyes, wall eyes, moon eyes, spots in pupil and unmatched
eyes.

Crooked feet or legs, bowed legs, cow hocked, knocked knees, or any
deformed bone in body. (Note tail disqualifications. )

Off colored spots in solid varieties, dying or plucking.
Wry, screw and bob tail.
Wry tail: One permanently set to either side.

Screw tail: One that when pulled back and upon letting go flies back
askew, upon repeated trials.

Broken tail: When broken more than one-half inch from end and
permanently set out of line.

Bob tail: When cut off or missing, showing same to be conspicuously
out of proportion.

Dewlaps should disqualify in competition in the following varieties:

Belgians (not heavy weight Belgians), Dutch, English, Silver, Hima-
layans, Polish, Imperials, Havana, Black, Blue and Tans.

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GENERAL CUTS

Sore eyes, Specimen in moult or otherwise out of condition (but not
diseased). Stray hairs, broken teeth or toe nails. White toe nails in any
colored animal except where white feet are specified. Double dewlaps.

Poor tail carriage, one that is not permanently set on either side but
favors either side.

Kinky boned tails and those with knot on end to be severely cut.

Dead tail: When hard and apparently lifeless for more than one inch
from end.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION
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AMERICAN BLUE
COLOR

Rich, clear, dark slate blue, with as great a depth of color as possible.
Should be free from all white hairs, sandy or rusty color, and uniform
blue color over entire body, feet, legs, chest, head, ears, belly and tail.

POInts 2-24 25

SHAPE AND SIZE

Mandoline, meaning sligthly arched, not humped. Compact, broad,
meaty back, slightly arched, not flat. Medium sized bone, well developed
thighs and fairly broad across hips, body tapering from hips slightly
towards shoulders, as small dewlap as possible.

Points’ (2-22) a 25

HEAD

Well shaped, not too long, rather slim, not blocky, even color. Eyes
to be blue and bold.

EARS

About 5 to 5% inches in length, narrow, well set on, tapering slightly
to a point. Even color.

Points) 2222". 3 5
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LEGS AND FEET
Straight, medium size, dark toe nails.
Points; <2... 28. ee 5

CONDITION AND FUR

Coat to be free from moult and good deep color. Free from any
stray colored hairs, with dense, soft, fine, silky texture. Flesh firm and
solid.

WEIGHT
Bucks nine pounds. Does ten pounds.

Pointsi2 92) ee 10

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under six pounds. Does under seven pounds. Bucks over ten
pounds. Does over eleven pounds. White patches of hair. Any other
colored eyes but blue.

CUTS: Stray white hairs, sandy or rusty color, or any other foreign
colored hair, uneven color on body, legs or loins, such as showing a silver
gray tint. Rough or uneven coat.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

AMERICAN CHECKERED GIANT
HEAD

Large, but not so full as Flemish. Avoid “Bull Dog” type of head.
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EARS

Large, heavy, firm, solid color.
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BODY

Long, well arched, broad hind quarters, straight, tapering to the front,
not wedge shape. Body carried well off the ground. Upright position.

Points ee eee 20
LEGS
Front legs long, straight, medium size bones, hind legs larger, carried
parallel with body.
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SIZE AND WEIGHT

Large as possible. Bucks eleven pounds or more. Does thirteen

pounds or more.
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COLOR MARKINGS

Without chain markings. Side markings to consist of two or more

heavy patches on both sides.
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CONDITION

Perfectly healthy, not fat, flesh firm and solid. Fur medium length,

good quality, free from moult.
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DISQUALIFICATION

All defects under general disqualifications, also split butterfly, one-half
butterfly, absence of any important markings, as eye circles, butterfly, ear
markings, more than three-fourths of saddle or side marking. Any three
colors disqualify. Side patches and saddle markings all in solid patch,
disqualifies. A distinct disqualification will be an animal that has black,
blue, tortoise or gray butterfly on ears, and has other colored patches or
saddle markings or any three distinct colors on any part of the body.
Three colors does not mean a patch with a bluish cast in the groin or
on the stomach. Black, blue, gray and tortoise to be judged alike. No
preference shown to either color. Separate classes may be made for
blacks, blues, grays and tortoise.

CUTS: An animal with Flemish type.
NOTE

This variety is bred and recognized in the following colors: Black,
Blue, Tortoise and Gray.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

ANGORA
COLOR

White, Black, Blue and Fawn. The color to be clear, deep and uni-
form all over the animal. Eyes to be pink in whites and a color to match,
as nearly as possible, the body color in the other colors

Points: 222502 = 95 e 10

SHAPE AND SIZE

To be cobby and compact, and have the general appearance of a
large fluffy ball. Should not weigh less than six pounds.
(Points geees a ee 10

BODY
To be well covered with a good quality of wool, to be full in the chest
and with a well rounded body.

HEAD AND EARS

To be well covered with wool, with ears short, stubby and well cov-
ered with wool of good quality, and with ear tufts on ends of the ears.
Points 222 202) 2 ee 10

LEGS, FEET AND TAIL

To be well covered with good quality wool, extending well out to
the extreme ends. Feet to have a fringe of wool hanging from them.
Points, 222325022 10

CONDITION OF WOOL

Wool free from mats, to show the effect of thorough and frequent

grooming and entirely free from moult.
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CONDITION OF FLESH
Should be firm and solid.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

NOTE
Cut severely for lack of ear tufts, matted fur and hutch stains. Long,
narrow heads, long non-tufted ears.
QUALITY OF WOOL

The texture shall be very fine and as silky as possible.
PointS;. 22:0 203- = eee 15

General.

LENGTH OF WOOL
The fur shall be of good length from three and one-half to five
inches long.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

BELGIAN HARE
COLOR

Rich Rufous red. (Not dark smudgy color.) Carried well down
sides and hind quarters, and as little white under jaws as possible.

SHAPE

. Body long and thin, well tucked up at flank and well ribbed up. Back
slightly arched. Loins well rounded, not choppy. Head rather lengthy,
muscular chest, tail straight and altogether of a racy appearance.

TICKING
Wavy appearance and plentiful.

EARS

About five inches or over in length, thin, well laced on tips, as far
down the outside edge as possible. Good color outside and inside and well
set on.

EYES

LEGS AND FEET

Fore feet and legs long, straight and slender, well colored and free
from white bars and ticking. Hind feet well colored.

CONDITION

Perfectly healthy, not fat, but firm in flesh and good quality of fur,
without dewlap.

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WEIGHT
Seven to eight pounds.
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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

DESCRIPTION

COLOR: The true color is almost a cherry red, but has a golden
shade of rust in the effect that is very pleasing to the eye. Red should
predominate largely, even where decorated with ticking. The ticking
should be entirely absent on lower sides, shoulders and front legs, with a
clean red neck and chest and should be entirely absent on front legs. The
jaws and ears to be as free from ticking as possible. Particular attention
should be given in producing red feet and legs. A beautiful jet black
lacing confined closely to the edge of a pure golden red ear is the real
feature of a thoroughbred. The ticking, which consists of the black points
on the red hairs, should be found on the following sections: Rump, back

and upper sides.

Special color sections are: Rich cream color under jaw, cream col-
ored belly and favoring cream blending into a red, but should not run to
a brown, which is often found where the top color is of a dark mahog- ~
any and pure white on under side of tail. Top of tail to blend with body
color as free from ticking as possible. NHaunches to be as free from
gray as possible.

NOTE

Under color (not belly color) should run as red and deep as possible.

DISQUALIFICATION

Senior buck under 5% and over 8. Senior doe under 6 and over 8.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

HEAVY WEIGHT BELGIAN HARE
COLOR
Rich rufous red, carried well down sides, as little gray on haunches
as possible. Belly and under jaw to be as free from white as possible.
Points? 322.2 8 5 ong. See Se Se 5

SHAPE

Body to be long, back arched, head long, chest muscular, tail long
and straight.

TICKING

Of a wavy appearance and plentiful, to be confined to the back and
loins,

EARS

Long, large and well set on, not less than 5 inches, well colored, well
laced on tips far down on outside of ears as possible.

Points 2242 se eee ee 5

EYES
Hazel color, large, bright and round.
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LEGS AND FEET

Fore feet and legs long, straight with good heavy bone and rich color,
as free from ticking as possible. Hind feet rich, solid color.

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With small dewlap well carried.
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CONDITION
Perfectly healthy and large, firm not fat, good quality of fur.
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WEIGHT
Buck, nine pounds. Doe, ten pounds.
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DISQUALIFICATION
Buck under eight pounds. Doe under eight pounds.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

TANS, BLACK AND BLUE
COLOR ?

Black or blue, dense and sound even color.
Points

Tan, deep, rich golden color.

EYES
Large and bright, hazel in black; blue in blue.
Points

Short, color to match back.

SHAPE AND SIZE

To weigh from four to five pounds, cobby in shape and compact in
form and limb.

DISTRIBUTION OF TAN
Triangle (just back of the ears).
Points 2o22.22-5..>.422 5

Fore feet.
Hind feet.
Chest, flank and belly.

Nostrils, eyes and jowls.

Points 22222 eee 5

CONDITION

Flesh firm and solid. Fur very close and shining, to be even, in
good condition and free from moult.

Points: 22) 22.322 eee 10

DISQUALIFICATIONS
Specimen over 5% pounds. Putty noses or white toes.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

NOTE

The head and face must be black, with a ring of tan around each
eye, the saddle, back, rump. sides of body and upper part of tail black, the
lower part of the sides and rump is brindled. The nostrils, jowl, chest,
belly, flanks, and under part of tail should be rich golden tan, the deeper
and brighter the better, but bright it must be. The neck behind the ears
should have a rich tan mark extending from the base of the ears to the
center and shoulders in the form of a triangle, which is the definition
given to this neck marking. The base of the triangle behind the ears
should form a junction with the tan of the chest, which should run to meet
it. In front of the ears and at the base should be two small tan spots.
These should be clear and distinct. The outside of the ears should be
black, laced with tan, whilst the insides should be tan. In the case of
Blue-and-Tan, the word blue must be substituted for black in the above
description.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

CHAMPAGNE D’ARGENT

The under color is clear with blue intermixed with black and white
hairs.

The silvering must be even all over the body, presenting a sharp,
bright, silvery appearance, full of life and sparkle.

The coat must be soft, dense, silky and smooth.

The ears must be neat, straight and well set on the head, rather high
in position.

The body shape should be neat and compact, not bulgy or baggy.

Condition must be such that the rabbit is clean, healthy and lively,
free from dirt, eyes bright and coat sleek and smooth.

Size, about eight pounds.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

DUTCH
COLOR

Any sound color, as free from white ticking as possible. The body
color over the ears, cheeks and body in the rear of the saddle line down
the hind legs to the feet stops should, in the blacks, blues and steels be
clear, deep and uniform throughout. In the tortoise to be a bright orange
shading to a darker color on ears and loins. The body color should be
free from white hairs mixed in, or running into the body color. The
saddle, blaze and feet stops to be white.

SADDLE

The white portion of the rabbit, which embraces chest, throat, front
legs and body, starting clear of the front legs in the rear of them and
running to the ears. The line where the saddle joins the body color
should be a perfect circle around the body.

BLAZE

The white portion of the head. It should be wedge shaped covering
the nose, whisker beds and tapering up to the ears, running between same
in a very narrow line, and entirely dividing each cheek and ear and join-
ing the white portion known as the saddle.

HEAD

Ears and cheeks of the body color, ears erect, of solid color with no
white about the base except the blaze and not to be over four inches in
length.

STOPS

Hind feet to have white markings from the toes to a point one and
one-half inches from them up the leg. They should be clean cut and even
on both feet.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

DUTCH
EYES

Should be hazel in blacks. In the other colors they should match the
body color as nearly as possible. They should be free from spots on the
iris, or from discoloration known as “wall eyed.” They should. be
clear and bold.

SIZE AND SHAPE

To weigh under five pounds, cobby in shape and compact in form
and limb. :

CONDITION AND FUR

Flesh firm and solid. Fur very close and shining, to be even, in
good condition and free from moult.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

If over six pounds in weight. Large and unsightly patch of body
color in the white and where extending below knee, or white in the
body color. If body color is attached to limb at all, to be severely cut.
If patch is inconspicuous, cut heavily.

NOTE

Avoid getting belt too far to the front. This will avoid having belt
connect with front legs underneath.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

ENGLISH
COLOR

Blue, black, tortoise or gray. The marking color to be clean, deep
and as near uniform throughout as possible. The fur outside the mark-
ings to be white, and the spots and markings as clean cut as possible and
free of white hairs mixed or running into the marking color.

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NOSE

To have a spot on nose of the marking color in the shape of a butter-
fly which is to be even and uniform, with no white spots within the out-
line of the butterfly.

EYES

To be bright and bold, surrounded with circles, about the size of a
quarter, of the marking color, as near a periect circle as possible.

CHEEK SPOTS

To be placed below each eye, about one-half inch in diameter, of
the marking color, and placed clear of the butterfly and eye circles.

EARS

To be not over four inches long, with good carriage, of the mark-
ing color clear out to the base, free from white hairs.

HEAD

Remainder of head to be free from spots of the marking color and
to be round and shapely.

CHAIN MARKINGS

To start on top of neck near base of ears and run in a downward
and backward direction towards the loins, starting with one spot and
running in two rows, from one-quarter to one-half inch in diameter,
uniform as possible on both sides.

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

LOIN MARKINGS

Group of spots on loins placed as evenly and uniform as possible
on both sides alike. Spots to be clear and distinct, not running in to-
gether, and from one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, with
no plain large patches of white between loin markings and chain mark-
ings or the saddle.

SADDLE MARKINGS

A line of the marking color beginning near the base of the ears and
running in an unbroken line along top of back to tip of tail. It should
be narrow at the start, widening over the rump and narrowing again at
the tail. The hairs of the marking color should extend out from the edges,
giving line the appearance of a herring bone.

LEG MARKINGS

A small spot of markng color on elbow of each leg.

BELLY MARKINGS

Six small teat spots of the marking color, remainder of belly free
from marking color, and to be as free of the marking color as possible
in crotch of hind legs.

SIZE AND CONDITION

Weight six pounds, firm and solid in flesh, with fur soft and free
from moult.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

White spot within the butterfly. If weight is over eight pounds. If
totally without any one of the classes of markings called for, as no
chain markings, no loin markings, no eye spots or no leg markings.
When saddle marking, commonly called herring line, lays off center of
back.

CUTS: For stray spots. Markings other than teat marks, such as
patches on belly and in crotch to be cut severely, and if extremely large,
to be disqualified.

When break in saddle marking, commonly called herring bone, is
three inches in length, to be disqualified.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

BLACK FLEMISH GIANT
HEAD

To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid black color, same
as body. Eyes to be dark and uniform color, with reposeful expression.

EARS

BODY

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick
and massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even-carried dewlap.

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SIZE

To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in
proportion throughout.

WEIGHT

Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and
as much more as possible.

LEGS AND FEET
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color solid black to match
body.

COLOR

Shall be a uniform, solid black throughout, without ticking, stray hairs
or brownish casts. Brownish casts and white hairs will cut, but not
disqualify.

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR

A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull,
firm solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds.
Ears under 5% inches long.

NOTE
The entire animal to be solid black, even to the toe nails.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

BLUE FLEMISH GIANTS
HEAD

To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid blue color, same
as body. Eyes to be blue with reposeful expression.

EARS

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base,
uniform solid blue to match body.

BODY

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick and
massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even carried dewlap.

SIZE

To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in
proportion throughout.

WEIGHT

Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and
as much more as possible.

LEGS AND FEET
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color solid blue to match body.

COLOR

Shall be a uniform solid blue throughout, without ticking, stray hairs
or brownish casts. Brownish casts and white hairs will cut, but not
disqualify.

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR

A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull.
Firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult.

Points

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds.
Ears under 5% inches long.

NOTE
The entire animal to be solid blue, even to the toe nails.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS
HEAD

Large, broad and shapely. Eyes dark, uniform and of reposeful
expression.

EARS
Long, thick, strong and erect, and of color to match body.

Points

BODY

Large, long, good shaped, with broad front and hind quarters and
chest. Does to have evenly carried dewlap, well developed.

Points

SIZE

To be as great as possible, large and of powerful, massive built,
but in proportion throughout.

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WEIGHT
Bucks shall weigh 13 pounds and over; does 15 pounds and over.

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for each pound under

weight.

LEGS AND FEET

Straight, strong and powerful. Color to match body, uniform as
possible, free from white bars.

COLOR

To be an even light gray, as free from sand or reddish brown
as possible. (Steel gray to be disqualified in this variety.) Color to
be even over entire body, except under tail and belly, which should be
white.

CONDITION AND FUR

Fur to be close and soft. Flesh firm and solid, free from moult.
Stomach shapely and not potty.

DISQUALIFICATIONS
Bucks under ten pounds. Does under eleven pounds.
Ears under six inches long.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

STEEL GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS
HEAD

To be large, broad and shapely with uniform color same as body.
Eyes to be dark brown and uniform color with reposeful expression.

EARS

Long, strong, thick and erect. Well set on with a heavy, stocky base.
Color uniform same as body.

BODY

As long and powerful as possible. Not flat. With full, broad fore
and hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick,
broad and massive as possible in order to obtain weight. Does to have a
large, full, uniform, even-carried dewlap.

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SIZE

" To be as large as possible, and of powerful, massive build, but in pro-
portion throughout.

WEIGHT

Buck shall weigh 12 pounds or more; doe 14 pounds or over and as
much more as possible.

LEGS AND FEET

Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color to be as near that of
body as possible and free from sandiness or bars

Points

COLOR
Shall be uniform dark steel gray throughout, with even uniform wavy
ticking over whole body. Head, ears, chest, feet and legs, except under
belly and under tail shall be as light a color as possible. All steels to be
as free from brassiness as possible.

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CONDITION

A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness. Not dead or life-
less. Firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult.

Points

STANDARD: OF -PERFECTION

STEEL GRAY FLEMISH GIANTS
DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under 9 pounds. Does under 10 pounds.
Ears under 534 inches long.
Where brassiness covers entire body.

NOTE

Many breeders confuse the white toe, which is a disqualification, with
the white pad or light colored hair or fur on bottom of feet.

This pad often extends up through and between the toes, causing a
white appearance.

The white from the pad should not extend upon top of toes but may
be shown between toes. A white toe or foot, consists of a distinct spot
of pure white hairs which is usually much whiter than the pad under the
foot.

The term, “belly color as light colored as possible” does not mean that
the belly must be pure snow white, but of a light gray or light slate gray
color, which will show a distinct contrast, at breaking off line, at each side
of stomach. Under color, meaning the color of the hair or fur beneath
the outer surface. This under color on steels should be of a bluish steel
or bluish slate color clear to the flesh.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SILVER BLACK FLEMISH GIANT
HEAD

To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid black color same
as body. Eyes to be dark and uniform color with reposeful expression.

Points) 222 oe ee 5

EARS

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base,
uniform solid black to match body.

BODY

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick
and massive as possible. Does to have full, large even carried dewlap.

Points) 2 2-2 ee eee 15

SIZE

To be as large as possible and powerful, massive build, but in pro-
portion throughout.

WEIGHT

Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 13 pounds or over, and
as much more as possible.

LEGS AND FEET
Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color black to match body.
Points, 25.43.25 --22- 2 ee 10

COLOR

White hairs must be evenly distributed over entire body, chest, head,
feet, ears and tail.

CONDITION, FLESH AND FUR

A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull,
firm solid flesh, fur to be close and soit, free from moult.

Points !.:.322 4-2 20

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under nine pounds. Does under ten pounds.
Ears under 5% inches long.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

WHITE FLEMISH GIANTS
HEAD

To be large, broad and shapely, with uniform solid white color same
as body. Eyes to be pink color with reposeful expression.

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EARS

Long, strong, thick and erect, well set on with a heavy stocky base,
uniform solid white to match body.

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BODY

As large and powerful as possible, not flat, with full broad fore and
hind quarters. A full plump chest. The body should gracefully arch
back from shoulders over hind quarters. Hind quarters to be as thick
and massive as possible. Does to have large, full, even carried dewlap.

i2{ouhahds) ee ee eee ke 15

SIZE

To be as large as possible and of powerful, massive build, but in
proportion throughout.

WEIGHT

Bucks shall weigh 11 pounds or more; does 12 pounds or over, and
as much more as possible.

LEGS AND FEET

Strong, straight, large and powerful. Color pure white to match
body.

COLOR

Shal! be a uniform pure white throughout, without ticking, stray hairs
or yellowish cast, and of fine texture.

IPointsi4 ce 2 te Bie ele Oa ee 20

CONDITION

A full, even coat, glossy, full of life and brightness, not dead or dull,
firm, solid flesh, fur to be close and soft, free from moult.

IPoints ps ee ee eee 20

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under 8 pounds. Does under 9 pounds.
Ears under 5% inches long. :
The entire animal to be a pure white, even to the toe nails,

ee)

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

HAVANA
COLOR
A rich, bright brown all over, with undercoat of pale gray.
Points 226). 22.226 30
Cuts"42--2.422— 1 to 10

SHAPE AND SIZE

Exceedingly fine and elegant, somewhat like the Black and Tan,
head and neck medium; weight, when full grown, not to exceed 5%
pounds.

EARS
Four inches long, fine in substance, small, straight and carried upright.
Points 222). eee 10

FEET

EYES

Large, the color of the fur, showing a red light in the pupil, yet having
a soft and gentle expression.

COAT
Short, fine and silky.

CONDITION
Healthy, clean, firm in flesh.

DISQUALIFICATIONS
Over 5% pounds.

NOTE

The perfect specimen has a lovely, silky coat of the darkest, most even
brown, with a sheen upon it, shinning both green and dark pink as the
light crosses the back. Expressive, large, dark eyes, with a fiery light
showing in the pupil.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

HIMALAYAN

White, with the marking colors a rich, velvety black.
Ears, short, tapering, and well set on.

IPOInN tS ee ee 15

Nose, even and well up between eyes.
Points

Front feet, long, slender and markings well on.
Points

Points

Eyes, bold, bright, pink.

Tail, neat black.

Shape, snaky.

Weight, about five pounds

Condition.

NOTE

The color of the markings should be a rich, velvety black. The more
dense the color the better. The markings should be on the nose, ears, feet
and tail. The nose marking should be large and well rounded. It
should come well up the face, between the eyes, and be clean cut and
distinct all around. It should be dense all over. Many fail on the sides
of the nose marking, the color being weak on the edges. The ears should
be entirely black and well covered with fur. They should be short and
neat, tapering to the tips. They should be set fairly close together, and
not carried apart. The fore feet should be black right to the top of the
legs and they should be cut clean there. The higher the marking comes
up the leg the better. The same remarks apply to the hind feet. The tail
should also be black. The eye required is a pink one, as bright and bold
as possible.

In shape the Himalayan should be snaky. A short, cobby rabbit is:
not desirable. At the same time, a big specimen is not the thing to aim
for. Whilst it must be snaky, it should also be small and neat. The long,
snaky bodied rabbit shows its markings off to much greater advantage
than does a short, cobby one. The coat is white except on the markings,
and it must be pure in color and free from stains of any description.

25

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SJHINAVH

1334 dNIH
4434 8 S037 3804

YATTINOHS

26

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

HINDQUARTER S

27

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

IMPERIAL BLUES
COLOR

Dark blue uniform color throughout the body.
Body color

Head, chest and ear color.

SHAPE

In appearance it slightly resembles the Belgian, having shorter and
heavier bones.

SLAE
Seven pounds.

FEET AND LEGS
Medium length, straight and long.

FEET COLOR
Color solid and matching body color.

Points’. “S223. 2 eee 3
Cuts<- = ee tol

HEAD, EYES AND EARS

Head, medium length and narrow, color to match body color. Eyes,
large and bold and match body color. Ears about four and one-half
inches long, rounded tips and set close at base.

CONDITION OF FLESH AND FUR

Flesh to be firm and solid, fur long and soft.

DISQUALIFICATION
Over seven pounds.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

NOTE

The color of the Blue Imperial should be an even shade of dark
blue throughout, fur soft and bright, and a trifle longer than the other
short haired rabbits. The eyes should be large and deep blue in color.
The ears should be four and one-half inches long, and rounded at the
tips. They should be carried erect and well together. Size about seven
pounds. They should be shorter in limbs than the Belgian hare, but should
slightly resemble the Belgian in type.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

JAPANESE
IRREGULAR MARKINGS

Or an unequal distribution of the color bands.

POmts: 20-2552 eee 30
Cuts aes 1 to 10
UNDERCOLOR

Distinct and shiny, from cream and egg gold to a brick red.
Points [2025225922232 56 20
Cuts <2 Lito 5

SHAPE

Rather short and thick set with strong limbs, weight about 8 pounds.
Pointe: @ 222 S252 ee 20
Citse.s--52-- se 1 to 5

EARS AND HEAD

Undercolor to match body and spotted over with black patches.

FUR
To be thick and even.

The Japanese Rabbit’s color is intended to represent the rising sun

and has circles running around the body at irergular intervals; the bands

forming the circles are not regular in size or width; the circles represent

the sun’s rays and the undercolor the sun.

Defects are unclear color of bands showing a mottled appearance.

Undercolor fading out till it shows pure white spots.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

LOPS (ENGLISH)

EARS

Should be 18 inches or over from tip to tip. The length and width
to strive for is 26 inches long by 6% inches wide.

Width at widest point should be at least one-fourth of the length of
the ears tip to tip.

Large and bold.

Medium heavy and straight.

Straight and of good length.

BODY

SIZE

CONDITION
Flesh firm and altogether of a healthy appearance.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Earage less than sixteen inches, tip to tip, or a width less than four
inches at the widest part. Ears not suspended evenly from the head,
such as one ear down and one or a part of an ear in other position except
hanging down. If the specimen has control of one or both ears, so that
he or she is able to raise them.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

NOTE

Measurement: The measurement of the ears on lops to be taken
from the extreme of one ear straight across the head to the extreme end
of the other ear, stretching slightly along the rule and the width of the
ear is to be measured at the widest part and should measure at least one-
fourth the length, tip to tip.

Color: Lops are bred in selfs and broken colors, the broken colors
being any of the colors in conjunction with white. In the broken colors
the markings are very important, the saddle and ears being of the darker
color, also the specimen should have a good even butterfly on the nose
with a dark colored circle around each eye. The saddle should be of a
solid color free from spots and the saddle color connecting the head by
two lines of color or large dots. The feet and legs to be pure white,
although an even spot on each elbow is not objectionable, but adds to the
beauty.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

LOPS (FRENCH)

EARS
Shall be sixteen to eighteen inches from tip to tip.

Width at widest part should be at least five inches.
POMS). Boe ene ee eee 10

Should be stout, strong, heavy, well rounded and free from any
blemish.

Large and bold.

Heavy and straight.

TAIL
Straight and of medium length.
Points) == ee eee 5

BODY

Heavy fore and full hind quarters. Back well arched. Bucks ten
pounds and over. Does eleven pounds and over.

COLOR AND MARKINGS
Points. - se , eeeeee By

CONDITION
Flesh firm and solid and altogether of a healthy appearance.
IP O1NtS 452+ Soe eS Se ee 10

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Earage less than fourteen inches, tip to tip, and less than four inches
wide. Ears not suspended evenly from the head, such as one ear down
and one or part of an ear in any other position except hanging down.

_ If the specimen has control of one or both ears, so that he or she
is able to raise them.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

NOTE

Measurement: The measurement of the ears on lops to be taken
from the extreme end of one ear straight across the head to the extreme
end of the other ear, stretching slightly along the rule and the width of
the ear is to be measured at the widest part and should measure at least
one-fourth the length, tip to tip.

Color: Lops are bred in selfs and broken colors, the broken colors
being any of the colors in conjunction with white. In the broken colors
the markings are very important, the saddle and ears being of a darker
color, also the specimen should have a good even butterfly on the nose and
a dark colored circle around each eye. The saddle should be of a solid
color free from spots and the saddle color connecting the head by two
lines of color or large dots. The feet and legs to be pure white, although
an even spot on each elbow is not objectionable but ddds to the beauty.

34

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

NEW ZEALAND RED
COLOR

Reddish buff, carried evenly and down over sides and hind quarters,
well down to the skin. Free from black hairs, not dark or smudgy, or
of a light buff reddish cream belly color.

SHAPE

Body medium length, with medium fore and full hind quarters. Does
to have even dewlap.

HEAD

Full and shapely. Color to match body color, with as little white
under jaws as possible.

EARS

Carried erect. Medium thickness and five to five and one-half inches
long. Color to match body color and free from black lacing.

Points ge 42 ee ee eee 10

EYES
Hazel color, large and bright, with as small a white eye circle as
possible.

LEGS AND FEET

Strong and straight, medium heavy boned. Color same as_ body,
both front and hind feet.

CONDITION
Full in coat. Flesh solid and firm.

WEIGHT
Bucks nine pounds. Does ten pounds.

Mo (eybotds sae Me ee es os oe 20
Cuts ________ Ze tFto10

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Bucks under six pounds and does under seven pounds. White belly
and hind legs when combined. A distinct white bar on front limbs or
white hind feet, heavy ticking on haunches.

CUTS: Shadow bars will be cut severely. Ear lacing to be cut
in proportion to its distinctness.

NOTE

Color: “Reddish buff.” Not red or fawn. It may help to mention
“Bright Orange” and use that color as a guide in selecting the proper
shade. The color should be solid over head, ears, chest, body and tail and
well down over sides and loins. Color should be as deep in tone as pos-
sible, free from white or black hairs.

Shape: This type is entirely different from any other rabbit, shape
ranging between that of a Belgian hare and the Flemish Giant Should be
of a racy appearance like that of a Belgian hare and should not be long
and broad shaped like a Flemish Giant, hut a happy medium, compact
shape with full hind quarters and broad saddle coupled up rather short

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

POLISH
COLOR
A rich, pure glossy white, entirely free from hairs of any other color.
POitsiea see ee eee 15
CUls2 = =eee ito 5

SHAPE AND SIZE

To be small, neat, compact and alert. To weigh three to four pounds.

FUR

EARS

Short, fine, well rounded and covered with fine fur. To set close to-
gether, touching each other all the way, without showing the flanges.

Points: ee ee 1S
Guts 32 ee ae i too5
EYES

Large, bold and blood red.
POU tS ee eee 15
Guts. 5222222824 1 to 5

CONDITION OF FLESH AND FUR

Flesh firm, in healthy condition, with fur of good quality, free from
moult or stains.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

If weight is over four pounds. If eyes are any color but red. If
hairs of any color but white are in the fur. If ears are over three
inches in length.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SILVER, GRAY, FAWN AND BROWN
COLOR

Under color in grays, a rich deep blue black; in Fawns, a bright
orange; in Browns, a deep chestnut.
Points 2222202 = Eee 25
Clits ==) === 1 to 10

Bold and bright.

Small, near and erect.

Thick, short and even length.

SHAPE AND SIZE

Neat, plump, with a good loin and weighing about six pounds.
Points. + =<. 15

CONDITION
Neat and compact, healthy appearance.
Points 22 se eee 5

DISQUALIFICATION

When weighing over seven pounds.

NOTE

The ideal color in a Gray. (White and Black.) The white is always
referred to as the silvering. The black being termed the color. At the
tip of the fur the color should be a rich blue black, with plenty of life and
lustre in it.

The undercolor (when the fur is blown aside), should be of a blue
shade and extend as far towards the roots of the fur as possible. Be sure
not to get or encourage an undercolor of a pale, smoky shade, or a fur
which is almost white next to the skin. There should be no brown or
rusty tinge on the feet or body.

FAWNS: Should be of a deep, bright orange shade, extending as
far down towards the skin as possible. This color should extend over the
body, head, ears, feet and tail. There should be no suspicion of brick-
iness about the color of a Silver Fawn, neither should it have a gray tinge.

.

38

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

BROWNS: There are really four colors instead of two. The essen-
tial color is the deep, bright CHESTNUT and should extend as far down
towards the skin as possible. The bottom color should be a SLATY
BLUE, deep and bright, and should not show anywhere except in the bot-
tom half of the fur. Next comes the SILVERING or white hairs, which
should be evenly distributed among the colored ones. Then comes the
TICKING which should be even all over the rabbit. On the surface of
the fur, brown, white and black must be in evidence and should be in
equal proportion.

39

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

BROKEN COLORED ABYSSINIAN
ROSETTES
Each to rise and radiate evenly all round with a clearly defined cen-
ter without any break or gap, and to be distributed regularly all over the
body, the greater the number the better, providing that each is clear and
distinct without guttering or running into each other.
Points 2.0.) 3 22. er Z5

COAT
Short, harsh and wiry in texture, with erect mane running right down
the back from shoulders to rump, and without flatness or softness of any
kind; the scruff or collar to stand erect and pass right round the shoulder

without a break.
Points) 2232-2. 233 eee 20

COLOR
Clear and bright, with plenty of lustre.
Points 252255520 = oa 10

SHAPE
Short and cobby not flat sided, limbs well formed and closely set,
without any narrowness or snippiness, with plenty of depth in shoulders

and hindquarters.
Points: 22.2062 .2. 2 ee 15

HEAD
Wide, and fair length, nose very prominent, with well developed mous-
tache, covered with harsh, erect coat on cheeks.
Points 2223222 eee 15

EYES
Large, full and bright.
Points) 25209 = =e 5

CONDITION
Coat close and thick, flesh firm and hard.
Points): 2... 22 22 10

SOLID COLORED ABYSSINIANS

ROSETTES
Each to rise and radiate evenly all round from a clearly defined
center, without any break or gap, and to be distributed regularly all over
the body, the greater the number the better, providing that each is clear
and distinct without guttering or running into each other.

Points?“ ..2%-222. 22 25
COAT

Short, harsh and wiry in texture, with erect mane running right down
the back from shoulders to rump, and without flatness or softness of any
kind; the scruff or collar to stand erect and pass right down the shoulder
without a break.

Points 2.322205 2222 20
COLOR
Clear and bright, with plenty of luster.
Points 2------- 2-2 eee 15

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SCANDARD OF PERFECTION

SOLID COLORED ABYSINNIAN
(Continued)

SHAPE

Short and cobby, not flat sided, limbs well formed and closely set,
without any narrowness or snippiness, with plenty of depth in shoulders
and hind quarters.

HEAD

Wide and of fair length, nose very prominent, with well developed
moustache, covered with harsh, erect coat on cheeks.

Points eee 15
EYES
Large, full and bright.
SS OTT NCS ye 5
CONDITION
Coat close and thick, flesh firm and hard.
LOTT Spee ee a ee 10

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SOLID RED ENGLISH

Points
Color—Deep orange ed cree eee 25
Shape —As' invidealy page qoscccvipcccecisenessseennnsesthende cae ocak cera aesceene eee 20
Hjars——Shapely to mmeat chy Oda teccscse ee eeeee eee ene ean ate erent eee 15
Byes—learce and) Dold Sue ee 10
Meet— solid color to matchbodty eee sess essere 10
Coat—Short wandesilky, se ots hates co wscices bene ee 10
Condition Ae cena wis sO one ee eared nee 10

REMARKS: Reds should be a deep, rich, red color with feet and

ears to match.

SOLID BLACK ENGLISH

Points
Color—Deep raven—rich -22....22.2..2cceeceeeeceeeeceececeeceeceteeee eee: ae eee 30
Shape—Broad shoulders, roman nose, body not too short .....................-- 25
Coat—Short and silky, free from corrugations —.....2..2..2.2.22.22::1eeteeeeeees 15
Ears—Slightly drooping, not fallen, with good width between them ........ 10
ByyeS— Bie, ibold! tard Clear esses cscs eee cee cena 10
Condition ........ sia decles Nowscuthes 2a odes ge Baie eas 3 Soe ie oer 10

SOLID CREAM ENGLISH

Color—Pure ard seven’ incest jaichwasihie ote 30
Shape—Astinvideall pace oe ec 25
Coat—Short and silky 200000... Aa uioddh J eee 15
Ears—Slightly drooped —....2.0......-.--.:.1eee-- BSA, qe 5
Feet—Color to match body _...........c:cceceeeeeeeceececeeseeeeeeeeeees te 5
Byes—lWLaree, bold#and. clear 2.22.25 10
Condition—Filesh firms s1..308. ct see 10

REMARKS: A delicate cream is desired, free from a lemon or
brass tinge.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SOLID WHITE ENGLISH

Points
(Cop wy EATS aI aS C= wl, sn ec eee ee SOM hes 20
SS) Se Nag a le (Ce U0 1 emp en oe ees ce 20
AES = Sha pehys COlOtmt@ tiatCli DOC, sce. s cece cceceeecee eee cee eect ete ectea ees 15
(COP Shaver eiatal sill Say'e Plmeee rs pve cee tee epee pene er ee prc erne oer Sette ee 10
DN RS Wife erage PY od a earch a cake 0) 6) cn eaee een or Roe Renee eo eee eTn ee Rceser eee 10
Heet——o) tatch DOC y COLT ec ese scc cece cece cece cece eee ceceeneteen te see sen cee eeecneeeeresseeeeneeesees 10

; REMARKS: White ears and feet are essential. Smudge and black
spots will disqualify.

SOLID CHOCOLATE ENGLISH

Points
SOlOE—= Deep meri clean me Vier ase ae ssse sere eee oe eee ete 30
RIO ——7 WS 1M TCC, ARS conc cecc eh Secmsccen cet gce ets nnessceens nce si ot vases cesnaticeeasssbecucsstuentss 20
Re Oat SHOm teat Ce Sic ys seers eerste eee ees eee eee ee eee eee 10
Mars— Do match body, shapely -...c-cc. o-oo coc cccc cc cee cece sce eenencedheseecoseseseeceseee 15
"DCE SI By Were al 9 oho een eo ne ned vm ee
Feet—To match body color 20..2..2........2..cccceeccececceeceeeeeceneeteeceeceeeeeeee eat ee 10
AC CTCL 1 a ae a Sere ie ee ee et ee 10

REMARKS: Chocolates should be a rich, dark chocolate color.
A bar of chocolate will give you the proper shade.

SOLID BLUE ENGLISH

Points
Color—Deep, rich and even........... ee ee ne oe 30
(Sy OEY YEE HANG, Ca ste bts 0 2a yen aR I RP a eS Te 20
CWoat——Shont sandiesi cy ee ee ee ee eo ee ee 10
Ears—To match body color, shapely ...00.000000.20.0c0cccecccceceeeeeeeee eee Bene aee: 15
BnyeS—IOld sand) WATS Eo sect ce eae eee et. SAS. See 5
Peet Mmomiatcli Oy. COLON 72. <.-4 2 He: --, Cre ce wtp AIS ves dics scans 10
OEELS IETS 0 0 Mee Mea ree ec nT AV TE 10

REMARKS: Blues should be a dark, rich blue as in the blue rabbit.

SOLID CINNAMON ENGLISH

Points
(CKO) UC 2 Be aN NO oe ees reg ae 20
Evenness of ticking on body, chest and feet —...... eee 30
Neca ey OP i Se 20
AG CS ee eee Ee PR ea 8 et eee 10
SEAT, S aes eae eS Ct EUR co fui Se ne 5
EIDE Neha Ts BAM OSS Ce I Co) «| oan ne ee eer oS 15

REMARKS: Cinnamons should be of a cinnamon shade, even and
free as possible from eye circles, having even dark ticking all through,
with chest and feet to match.

43

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SOLID GOLDEN OR SILVER AGOUTIS
GOLDENS

The golden agouti should be of a rich, deep golden hue, with even
dark ticking all through, with chest and feet to match. The belly should
have a bright, rich, red appearance as narrow as possible.

SILVERS

These should be of a bright silvery hue, having even dark ticking all
through, with chest and feet to match, the belly color to be narrow and
as near white as possible.

Points
O10) fs) See eee See eee ee eS MME 20
Evenness of ticking on body, chest and feet... 30
Sao, go ee ee eee MEN ae eKE ENTE 20
1 OA {tS a ae te eR Eee nae ean ne OU en MOORE ET 10
1p 0 ee ee eee ee ee eM Ee CCM 5
Goat and. .Condition (220.74.003 0c ee 15

TORTOISE AND WHITE ENGLISH

Points
Patches—CGlean, clear cut vand. distin¢i 3.2... 25
Equal distribution with uniform placing 25
Color—kRed, black and white as in standard of these varieties................ 20
SHape—Ass in. ideal: pase cin c.a sce seco ce ec ss cece arc cocnczey tise 10
Size—Large, well proportioned....0..2.424 4.2. 5
Boyes AT AVS es) foe teescsucsaslastontrcecdestevcstitn tod eee aetnete 5
Coat—sShort and smooth 2.22.2... eee 5
Condition —........ Fe NE es ees eo des ica) ee on a 5

REMARKS: Colors should not be intermix or brindle. Patches
to be cut clean and evenly distributed.

TORTOISE SHELLS

Points
Color—Red “and, ‘black ..-44.44..222348.252008. 15
Patches—Clearn aid distinct 2.2 scsi cee tees cece ose eee 45
Eyes—lcarge, boldvandi clear (2.202222 ee eee 10
CWoat——shont, (Silky eee eee Sie 10
Shape—As. in ideal, paces oo ccnctecccccsccche cece esc aeceeee 10
Size—Laree and: welll proportiomed esc cea ce 5
Condition—Firm ‘oretlesh ..222. ceo ee 5

REMARKS: The colors should be deep red and black, equally
distributed in small patches. The smaller and more uniform the better.

44

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

DUTCH MARKED ENGLISH

Points
LU ISWAG BENo(0 Rel e UY ol [ae Roan tae eRe Senne en 15
ROG ea IMRT, CLK tpmeeme Mace het he 08 eee eee 10
aE cm I eee 2g ae chats sae re Fete Ne ee ae See eect yy A 10
* J RXGIG a AAI repeat eee 10
PEGE ES ce) |i ee ee Ee ane 15
EDU) eee INOS ice a SO a ee 10
Ss A eee eee eee ere cd Seen, eee 5
a a a age dee ie Seth is ued 5
LN SY SIGS Se Vag ga C0 UE oy Yt <se a 5
\ CXC 6 ee ee . 10
CGH Eo 10 Ves eee eae nn ee a eee 5

REMARKS: Marking to be placed same as the Dutch marked
rabbit.

HIMALAYAN

Points
Nose—Markings well carried up to eyes.............. ee See ere 15
Feet—Marking well carried up 2. 10
PHYS =r ev aD aS Ce cess oe eo ee 2 ates! ep OA ee ol 60d. Ce 10
Wensityrot Markings foe ee 20
Purity of white free from brass coloring.....00000000000000.002.- i es 15
Eyes—Large, bright and reddish color .20..........0...ccccccccececccesccecesceeeeeeeeecetentees 10
“SY 0 UNG ai oS (a ys I 0121 0 eer 10
of KGL Ca) ag oe Men ek eee a nec ee Oe en ce 10

REMARKS: Markings to be placed same as the Himalayan rabbit.

BRINDLES

Points
Color—Intermixture of red and black... 15
BPMEMOMIXtULE OL COLOTS 22. .ccsc ila ececee caadsca cca cece is dncevadecsusaneesancedniscaceacensntes 45
SSE] DE ess (a i nfo Kc pean en nc co 5
Breet anid Cars match body COLL occ cncecceec cece ccececnsnceecncnseeseceecterceenredeneneess 5
UC Ei ee Ev evo Re 10
SRO) ee eee ee ee rat ae ee eee ee ere 5
Sr MRR ARs Pee a eee ee 5
ERAN TA ch cutee sree Va idecndpsvstos canna sce leaden teenage esa 10

STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SOLID COLORED PERUVIANS

Points
Sweep (rear coat)—Of{ as uniform length as possible ....02200002002...- 15
Density, Hol “C Oat ince eo so IS
Texture: or silkiness: Of CcOat ....cccccocseisce eee 15
Side sweep—Hair to be as long as possible 0... Se ee ee 15
Color—To be of a solid color, free from stray off-colored hairs............ Uy i

Head Furnishing—Fringe should fall well over the shoulders and fur-
nished so that it falls ima thick matic see ee 15

Condition

BROKEN COLORED PERUVIANS

Sweep (rear coat)—As of uniform length as possible...............0...-- 15
Density Gl COAt ose ck gi seen eee 15
Texture or silikimess Of COat oo iccccccsccccscc ec eens cee 15
Side: sweép—Hair to be as lone as possible 202.22 15
Color—To be of a solid color, free from stray off colored hairs............ 10

Head furnishing—Fringe should -fall well over shoulders and fur-
nished so that it falls in a thick mane

Condition

DISQUALIFICATIONS

White toe nails, except when called for. Any foreign color in a solid
color. Any diseased specimen. Cavies showing signs of carrying young.

CUTS

Slit or torn ears. Ears punched for marking or showing signs of

having an ear tag will not be disqualified, but we wish to dscourage this —

habit.

Junior four months or under. Senior over four months,

All cavies entered at shows under National rules not specified in stand-
ard will not be passed on by the judges.

These standards adopted by the United Cavy Breeders’ Association.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SKUNKS
Standard Points for Exhibition

Points

Color—Darkness—rich jet black throughout the entire head, body and
tail as near as possible (very few absolute black exist) 2.0... 35
Luster—Good, bright, shiny gloss on the long or guard hair... 20
Fur—Length—as long as possible especially on the back.................... 10
Texture—The long hairs to be soft and flexible and not wiry bristles 10
Density of the fur ... He iP hve Sy eeieer Sabet Saeed ae ee es pee ee 10
Size—Largest size possible 02.0.0... ccceccceceesececesees cos cieeseeeeeseeseeeceseeeseeseeeeeee. 10
Condition—Showing good health and care. eee 5
100

STRIPED SKUNKS

The standard to be same as above except first paragraph which should
be as follows:

Star on head as round as possible covering top of head. Stripes run-
ning from star to end of body, even one inch wide throughout. Tail, about
three inches of white on tip. Markings to be pure white, without yellow
tints, rest solid black.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION

SHOW RULES
Section 1. Under normal conditions entries shall close the day ad-
vertised (entries bearing postmark of that date being eligible) and entry
fees must be paid on or before that time, except when telegraphed and in
such cases remittance must follow by first mail.
be the bona fide property of the exhibitor.
s, all prize money and all other pre-

miums, as well as the right to have his rabbits remain in the show room.
In cases of disqualifications under this rule other exhibits shall, if qual-
ified, be moved up in the list of winners subject to the disqualified ex-

hibitor’s right of appeal.

Sec. 2. All entries must
Otherwise he forfeits all entry fee

Sec. 3. In cases where it shall come to the knowledge of the manage-
ment that disqualified parties have, unknown to them, succeeded in making
an entry or entries, the right is reserved to cancel such entries, and such
party shall forfeit his entry fee, prize money and other premiums.

The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries from ex-
hibitors whose conduct in their opinion makes it desirable for the welfare
of the show that their rabbits be debarred from competition.

Sec 4. Exhibitors attempting to interfere with or influence the judge

or judges shall be dealt with as provided in Section 2.

Sec. 5. Judges shall be required to sign the judge’s book or card

provided by the Show Association.
shall be preserved by the Secretary for three years for reference.

Sec. 6. No speciment shall be removed from the show until after its

close except upon the written c
intendent.

Sec. 7. All entries are entered and shown at the risk of owners and

while associations are expected to exercise a
handling and protection of the
be liable except as provided in Rule 8.

en

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An official record of these awards |

onsent of the Show Secretary, or Super- |

|

|

ll reasonable care in the
exhibits, such associations will in no case.
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SHANG DEAT Re DE Or PE REE € T ION

Sec. 8. Rabbits must be returned promptly at the close of the show,
and any lost in the re-shipping through proven carelessness or negligence
on the part of the Show Association, are to be paid for by such Association
at a value not to exceed $10.00 per rabbit, as agreed liquidated damages,
it being understood that in subscribing to this rule the exhibitor does not

waive any rights he may have at law.

Sec. 9. Notice of a disqualification with a detailed statement shall be
mailed, by the Show Association, within ten days, to the Secretary of the
National Breeders’ and Fanciers’ Association and by registered mail to

the disqualified party.

Sec. 10. No iudge shall exhibit in any class which he is judging,
and no exhibitor or any one interested in any exhibit that may be in the

class shall act as assistant to the judge.

Sec. 11. The placing of names or marks of any sort, not provided
by the show, on rabbits or in the hutches shall be left to the rules of the

Show Associations.

Sec. 12. Show managements shall have the right to refuse entry to
the show room, or to remove from the same all diseased or unsightly
rabbits, and are expected to avail themselves of this right. Entry fees

on such rabbits shall be forfeited.

Sec. 13. All specimens must be exhibited in their natural condition.
Any violation of this rule shall exclude such specimen from competition

and cause the withholding of all premiums awarded.

Sec. 14. Every exhibitor hereby agrees to submit to the jurisdiction
of the National Breeders’ and Fanciers’ Association and to abide by these

rules whether he is a member of the Association or not.

Sec. 15. Special awards on sweepstakes shall be made on points,
first prize to count 6; second, 4; third, 3; fourth, 2, and fifth, 1. The total
number of points won by an exhibitor to be multiplied by the number of
rabbits exhibited in his variety; this grand total to be the number of points

counted in the competition.

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To Members of The National Breeders’ & Fanciers’ Association of
America:

The color of the cover of this book or a shade lighter was selected
as the official color of the N. B. & F. A., so that all members could paint
their shipping coops the same color and they would be recognized at once
as pet stock carriers which would be a help to Superintendents of shows

when separating them from poultry, etc., and would give our stock better
attention.

A number of our members are engaged in the railway service and they
would readily recognize the coops and see that they get the best of
attention.

It is also recommended that members paint on their coops “Return to
(name and address), member of N. B. & F. A.”

It is also recommended that you paint hutches and houses the same
color so your place may be easily recognized from the road, street cars
or train.

This is an economical color, as it can be produced with white lead
and oil, adding a very little lamp black until you get the right shade.

Henry M. Anoipu, President,
Cleveland, Ohio.

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