What is the American Rabbit Breeders Association standard of perfection?

Standard of Perfection for American Rabbit Breeders Association

Head

* Skull: Broad and well-rounded between the ears.

* Eyes: Clear, bright, and prominent, set well apart.

* Ears: Medium in length, carried erect, and slightly rounded at the tips.

* Cheeks: Full and well-rounded.

* Jowl: Full, but not pendulous.

* Neck: Short and well-set on the shoulders.

Body

* Shape: Cylindrical, with well-rounded sides and a slight arch over the hips.

* Shoulders: Broad and well-sloping.

* Chest: Broad and deep.

* Back: Straight and well-muscled.

* Loins: Strong and well-rounded.

* Hips: Broad and well-rounded.

* Rump: Round and well-meated.

* Tail: Short, straight, and well-furred.

Fur

* Texture: Soft and dense.

* Length: Medium to long.

* Guard Hairs: Short and straight.

* Underfur: Long and thick.

Color

* Any color or pattern recognized by the ARBA is acceptable.

Weight

* Senior bucks: 4½-6½ pounds

* Senior does: 5-7½ pounds

* Junior bucks: 3½-5 pounds

* Junior does: 4-6 pounds

Faults

* Any deviation from the standard of perfection is a fault.

* Serious faults:

* Crooked legs

* Undershot or overshot jaw

* Lopped ears

* Poor fur texture or color

* Underweight or overweight

Disqualifications

* Any of the following disqualifications will result in a rabbit being excluded from competition:

* Missing a limb

* Blindness

* Deafness

* Cancer

* Serious injury

* contagious disease