Part II. 



Varieties and Standards. 



STANDARDS FOR JUDGING DIFFERENT 

 BREEDS OF RABBITS. 



THE STANDARDS printed in this book are the 

 official markings and points adopted by the 

 National Pet Stock Association of America. 

 They are here arranged for the convenience of both 

 professional and amateur breeders. 



Disqualifications. 



One or both ears lopped more than half way in 

 any variety except lop ears ; wry tail, a screw tail, with 

 a deformed bone, that may be a complete turn or part. 

 The bone may also be firmly set to one side. A tail 

 carried to one side at times, not set solid, is not a dis- 

 qualification, but should be cut. Bowed legs, knock 

 knees, legs or feet crooked or deformed in any way. 

 Juniors over six months old, oflf colored eyes or not 

 matching body color specified. Foreign > colored 

 patches of hair appearing in certain places, where 

 color is specified. A patch of hair should consist of 

 enough hairs to make a distinct spot. Failure of im- 

 portant color markings specified in certain breeds. 

 Plucking hair, cutting tails, dyeing or coloring hair, 

 castrating or faking in any way. 



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