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at any time. Not to interfere with a newly-born litter 

 for at least a few days after birth, except to remove any 

 that may be dead, or deformed. Not to take up young, 

 or adults, by the ears, but by the skin of the back. 



And, generally, to remember that rabbits are timid, 

 nervous animals, requiring gentleness and care in their 

 treatment, and that sudden noises, or rough usage, cause 

 them much annoyance and discomfort which must be 

 injurious to their health and condition. I think perhaps I 

 have now said enough for my purpose about Lops, and 

 will give the standard of points for judging them, as fixed 

 by an old friend of mine, a breeder of many years* experi- 

 ence, and with which I am so much in agreement, that I 

 do not think I can improve upon them : 



STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 



Points of the Exhibition Lop Rabbit 



Length of ear . . . . .20 Points 

 Width of ear . . . . .15,, 



Shape of body, and straightness of limbs .10 



Eyes, as. to size, shape, and colour . 5 



Size 5 



Colour ....... 5 



Carriage and general appearance . 5 



Total 65 Points 



