BREEDING AND CARE OP RABBITS 



them, for they commence to lose their color and a 

 certain amount of vitality after that age has been 

 reached. 



The New Zealand is the first rabbit to be exported 

 in large numbers from America to other countries. 

 Large numbers are now being sent to Hawaii and 

 Japan by California fanciers. With the new standard 

 settled and the New Zealand Club and the National 

 Association affiliated, the future of the New Zealand 

 seems very bright, and it is sure to become one of the 

 most popular rabbits in America. 



While acting as secretary for the National Asso- 

 ciation, the writer received only six complaints from 

 dissatisfied New Zealand fanciers, and this alone 

 speaks well for the great popularity of the New Zea- 

 land. It is easy to raise, breeds true to color, will 

 eat anything and thrive on it, and is one of the healthi- 

 est rabbits we have. It has so many good qualities 

 the fanciers have every reason to feel proud of their 

 favorite breed of rabbit. When purchasing New Zea- 

 lands insist upon registered stock, as this will prove 

 a protection against breeding failures. 



Belgian Hare Rabbit Standard. 



Shape — Body to be good length, slender, tucked 

 up at flank and well ribbed up. Back a trifle 

 arched, rounded loins. Head good length, 

 chest to be muscular, tail straight, not wry 

 tail or crooked; and very racy appearance. 



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