FOR EXHIBITION AND MARKET 



Polish Standard. 



Color — Rich, pure white 14. 



Shape — Short and neat. Weight, three pounds 14. 



Coat — Short, fine and silky 26. 



Ears — Short, set very close together and well 

 rounded. When viewing them from the side 

 they appear as one ear. Good fur on base of 

 ear if possible 16. 



Eyes — Large, bold and blood red 16. 



Condition, Flesh and Fur — Flesh firm and healthy. 

 Fur in fine condition, free from moult or 

 stain 14. 



100. 



The Polish Rabbit. 



This variety of rabbit is supposed to be one of the 

 most common in America, but the fanciers who know 

 real Polish realize that the majority of so-called Polish 

 are, in truth, just common white rabbits, or white Bel- 

 gians, as they are also called. They are entirely too 

 large for Polish and their fur is also coarse and the 

 type entirely dififerent from the beautiful, stylish little 

 Polish. The real Polish is one of the most attractive 

 rabbits in the fancy. They may be housed outdoors 

 or inside, but caution must be used, for they will also 



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