38 PRACTICAL RABBIT KEEPING 



which are perfectly clean, and have an abun- 

 dance of bedding. They are not as tender, 

 though, as some people seem to think, and 

 will stand plenty of cold if their quarters 

 are not damp. Fitting them for shows is a 

 somewhat tedious undertaking unless they are 

 kept well groomed at all times, which is the 

 proper plan. While a well cared for Angora 

 is a remarkably attractive bunch of snow- 

 white fur, a neglected specimen is an unpleas- 

 ant looking object. Good Angoras weigh 

 about nine pounds. 



The Silvers 



Several varieties are included among the 

 Silvers, some of them being especially valued 

 for their fur. The Silver Gray is supposed 

 to be a straight product of the wild English 

 rabbit. They have been bred there for a long 

 time, but it is only of late years that any con- 

 siderable numbers have appeared in this 

 country. It is a robust, vigorous rabbit, and 

 while not actually handsome, it is neat and 

 friendly. They vary in size from four to 

 seven pounds, smaller specimens being more 



