FOR EXHIBITION AND MARKET 



The coat must be soft, dense, silky and smooth. 



The ears must be neat, straight and well set on 

 the head, rather high in position. 



The body shape must be neat and compact, not 

 bulgy or baggy. 



Condition must be such that the rabbit is clean, 

 healthy, and lively, free from dirt, eyes bright, and 

 coat sleek and smooth. Size, 8 pounds. 



Silver Gray. 



This popular English rabbit originated in England, 

 and is supposed to have been made from the wild English 

 rabbit. In the history of English rabbits we read of 

 wild rabbits under the names of "Silver Sprigs,'' and 

 "Wild Grays." The Wild Grays were more common 

 and hardy, while the Silver Sprigs were more valuable 

 for fur. An interesting part of the rabbit history of 

 England is the rabbit farming that was carried on in 

 certain localities a great many years ago. It mentions 

 the rabbits being surrounded by high walls and raised 

 in large numbers. The Silver Gray first became popular 

 in England about 1899. It has never been popular in 

 America, because the American fancier has never pushed 

 the fur proposition until the last two years. The com- 

 ing years will, no doubt, find many Silver Grays in this 

 country. In the early days this variety was classed 

 under different shades of color, but was changed in 1898. 

 The Silver classes have always been strong in England, 

 and the Silver Club is one of the strongest rabbit clubs in 

 that country. It may be kept either outdoors or inside, 

 and will do equally well, with the single exception 

 that the sun will be a trifle hard on its color. The same 



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