THE PATAGONIAN RABBIT 



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There is a dignified, comfortable appearance about a 

 Patagonian, which is very pleasant to see. As a rule, 

 it is not timid, or averse from being made much of, and 

 it is not often found quarrelsome or disagreeable with 

 its companions. 



The following scale of points, suggested by one who 

 has had much experience of the variety, may be of service 

 to my readers : 



STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR JUDGING PATA- 

 GONIAN RABBITS 



Head (size, shape, colour) . 

 Ears (colour, size, shape) . -* 

 Eyes (largeness, fulness, shape) . 

 Body (shape) . .[ ..', , 

 Colour (evenness in shade) . 

 Condition and general appearance 

 Size, exceeding ten pounds . 



5 Points 



10 



10 

 10 



2 5 

 10 



30 



Total 100 Points 



