FOR EXHIBITION AND MARKET 



Orange." The under color should be a bright, rich 

 orange color, covered with an even distribution of 

 silvering over the same parts, as on the Silver Gray. 

 The Silver Fawn shows so many bad points that it 

 tests the patience of every fancier to breed them at all. 

 They will often show barred front feet, putty noses, 

 poor colored chests and feet, and really good ears are 

 the exception more than the rule. A Silver Fawn 

 bred up to the standard is indeed a beautiful rabbit. 

 The same kind of hutches, rabbitry, feeding .and 

 grooming should be used in raising them as described 

 in the chapters on other small breeds. The breeding 

 is more important than on even the Silver Grays, and 

 great caution must be used in selecting nothing but 

 the very best stock that can be possibly obtained. If it is 

 not possible to purchase the best, then it is advisable 

 to leave the Silver Fawns alone, for with the best of 

 stock it will require years to produce a reliable strain. 



The Blue Imperial Standard. 



Color — Dark blue, uniform color throughout the 



body. 



Body color 15. 



Head, che.st and ear color 10. 



Shape — In appearance it slightly resembles the 



Belgian, having shorter and heavier bones. . 20. 



Size — Seven pounds 5. 



Feet and Legs — Medium length, straight and 



strong 2. 



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