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of harelike properties as to shape, length, head, etc. 

 Others go on the theory (not always confirmed in prac- 

 tice, we will vouch) that colour proceeds from the male, 

 and consequently breed from rufus red bucks and 

 golden tan does. Both ways have resulted in success, 

 but not always either the one or the other. Having 

 said this much, we now append the standard of points 

 of excellence of the National Belgian Hare Club : 



Points 



Colour Rich rufus red (not dark smudgy colour), 

 carried well down sides and hindquarters, 

 and as little white on jaws as possible ... 20 



Shape Body long, thin, well tucked-up flank, and 

 well ribbed-up, back slightly arched, loins 

 well rounded, not choppy, head rather 

 lengthy, muscular chest, tail straight, not 

 screwed, and altogether of a racy appearance 20 



Ticking Rather wavy appearance and plentiful... 10 



Ears About five inches, thin, well laced on tips, 

 and as far down outside edges as possible, 

 good colour inside and outside, and well set 

 on ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 



Eye Hazel colour, large, round, bright, and bold 10 



Legs and Feet Fore feet and legs long, straight, 

 slender, well coloured, and free from white 

 bars, hind feet well-coloured ... ... ... 10 



Without dewlap ... ... ... ... ... 10 



Size About 8 Ibs 5 



Condition Perfectly healthy, not fat, but flesh firm 



like a racehorse, arid a good quality of fur... 5 



Total ... 100 



SILVERS 



Are an interesting and profitable study. They afford 



ratification for numerous tastes as to colour and effect, 

 ilvers are bred in hundreds in the North of England. 



