BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



impossible to breed it out entirely, but at present it 

 is weak and will become weaker with careful breeding. 

 The color is a point that causes the fanciers con- 

 siderable trouble, as they have different opinions as 

 to the correct one. Some think it should be "solid 

 red," others "fawn color." The standard calls for 

 "reddish buff," which is the correct color. It may 

 help to mention "bright orange" and use that color 



NEW ZEALAND BUCK— "RANGITERI A" 

 Owner, C. P. Gilmore, R. R. No. 2, Santa Barbara, California, 



as a guide in selecting the proper shade. The color 

 should be a "bright reddish buff," and be solid over 

 head, ears, chest, body and tail. It should be as deep 

 in tone as possible, free from white or black hairs 

 and extend well down the sides of the body, hind 

 quarters and feet. The belly color should be a "red- 

 dish cream." 



The body should be of medium length with medium 

 broad front and hind quarters ; does to have even dew- 

 lap. The type of the New Zealand is entirely differ- 

 ent from any other rabbit, shape ranging between 



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