THE FANCY BREEDS 57 
There are many imported fancy rabbits, 
such as the Black and Tan, the Silvers from 
France, and the various shades of the Silvers. 
The American Blue is comparatively new in 
this country. It seems to be an excellent rab- 
bit and to have a future before it. The color 
is a slaty blue and it makes an excellent fur. 
Some of the “French”’ blue fox furs one sees 
are nothing but the pelt of this rabbit made up 
in fox shape. 
The Polish is a small rabbit, pure white in 
color and greatly admired by the fanciers. It 
likewise has a fur value, but its small size is a 
handicap in this direction. 
There are also varieties of fancy rabbits com- 
ing from Japan and the Far East. In fact, 
new varieties and breeds seem to be springing 
up from every quarter of the globe. 
It is not attempted to give any extended 
information upon the subject of distinctively 
fancy breeds and points. If the beginner 
wants to become a real fancier he will have to 
learn the essence of the care and breeding of 
