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