FOR EXHIBITION AND MARKET 



anywhere near the standard. It is the hardest rabbit 

 we have to breed true to the standard. One breeder 

 states that he bred 150 before he was able to produce 

 one good enough to place on exhibition. But he 

 started with poor stock. It only shows, however, 

 what a difficult proposition it is to breed them to 

 the standard. A good marked English is a pleasing 

 sight to see. It requires much patience and study to 

 produce them and it may be that our American fancier 

 becomes too easily discouraged. 



BLACK ENGLISH BUCK 

 Owner, J. H. Shannon, 538 Bergen Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 



They are bred in blacks, blues, tortoise and grays, 

 but only in blacks and blues to any large extent in 

 America. Owing to the difficulty in breeding the 

 color markings and the many failings, it may be well 

 to call your attention to the accompanying illustra- 

 tion, which shows some of the common failings in 

 this rabbit. In describing the points the nose should 

 come first. It should be butterfly in shape, and the 



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