BREEDING AND CARE OP RABBITS 



this Rabbit is one of our most popular American Rab- 

 bits. Its peculiar shape with its large meat hind 

 quarters will also make it very valuable for meat 

 rabbit as well as for the fur. 



American Blue Rabbit. 



(Formerly Called German Blue \"iennas) 



Shape — Mandoline, compact, broad, meaty back, 

 slightly arched back, not flat, medium size 



bones, small dew-lap as possible 20 



Color — Rich, clear slate blue, with as great a 

 depth of color as possible. Should be free 

 from all white hairs, sandy, or rusty colors 

 and uniform over the feet, legs, chest, head, 



ears, body and tail 25 



Weight — Bucks and does at maturity, 10 lbs... 10 



Head — Well shaped, not too long; even color 5 



Eyes — To be blue 5 



Ears — About five inches in length, narrow, well 



set on and even color 5 



Well developed thighs 10 



Legs and Feet— Straight, medium size, dark toe 



nails 10 



Condition — Coat to be free from moult and good, 

 deep color, free from any stray colored hairs, 

 with dense soft, fine silky texture ; flesh firm 

 and solid 10 



(All general disqualifications, also) 

 Disqualifications— White patches of hair, crooked 

 feet legs or tail; any other colored eyes but blue or 

 lop ear. Faults to be severely cut, but not disqualified; 

 stray white hair, sandy or rusty, or any other foreign 

 colored hair, uneven color on body, legs or loins 

 Rough or uneven coat. 



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