Breeds Standards Information Page and Updates
This section contains ANRCI policy and rulings on various breeds and colours that relate to the BRC standard. It tries to answer many of the questions we are always being asked
.
ANRCI will accept any BRC standardised colour within any breed given that the breed itself is not the colour eg chinchillla normal fur is chinchilla.
Special conditions put on the British Giant, UK Flemish, and ARBA Flemish. For these, see specifics in the ANRCI Breed Standard for each.
Fancy
Flemish Giant (UK) This breed can only be shown under the particular unique colour as described by the BRC standard. No other colours can be accepted in this breed
Lop: Plush Lop is now an accepted breed
Fur
British Giant This breed can only be shown under the colours listed in the BRC standard. No other colours can be accepted in this breed.
Rex
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ANRCI will accept any BRC standardised colour within any breed given that the breed itself is not the colour eg chinchillla normal fur is chinchilla.
Special conditions put on the British Giant, UK Flemish, and ARBA Flemish. For these, see specifics in the ANRCI Breed Standard for each.
Fancy
Flemish Giant (UK) This breed can only be shown under the particular unique colour as described by the BRC standard. No other colours can be accepted in this breed
Lop: Plush Lop is now an accepted breed
Fur
British Giant This breed can only be shown under the colours listed in the BRC standard. No other colours can be accepted in this breed.
Rex
Plush Lop
Ring size: C
Points
General type, weight and condition 25 points
Head, Ears, Crown and Eyes 25 points
Coat 30 points
Colour and pattern 20 points
Total 100 points
Type
Body compact, firm fleshed with well-rounded loins. Deep broad, chest with wide shoulders, create a strong, well-muscled appearance. Ideally the shoulders and the hindquarters should be roughly the same width. Head set well on the shoulders with little visible neck. The front legs are short strong and straight. The hind legs are short, strong, and carried parallel to the body. The tail is straight, strong and well furred.
A small dewlap in does is permissible but not desirable.
Adult weight:
Ideal weight range
2.40 kg -2.5kg
5 lbs 4 oz – 5 lb 8 oz
Maximum weight
2.60kg
5 lbs 12 oz
Minimum weight
2.30 kg
5 lbs
Condition:
The exhibit should be in a perfect state of health and bodily condition, free from soiling, particularly on the feet, ears and genitals. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the animal, which should appear alert and vigorous.
Head, Crown and Ears and Eyes
Head: Bold and well developed, particularly in bucks. Good width between the eyes, full cheeks and a broad muzzle desirable.
Crown: Prominent basal ridge between the ears to form a crown desirable.
Eyes: Bold, round, bright and large. Colour to match body colour.
Ears: Should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks and hang down straight behind the eyes and not point forwards or backwards. The inside of the ears should not be visible when carried correctly. The ears are not measured.
Coat: Approximately 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) in length. Fine silky texture, free from harshness, wooliness, good density, smooth and level over the body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and plush like character, devoid of projecting guard hairs.
Colour and pattern Any colour or pattern accepted by the ANRCI
FAULTS.
Type and condition: Narrow shoulders, too long in the body, narrow snipey shape head. Ears not properly lopped.
Excessive wear on pads, but skin unbroken. . Excessive dewlap. Rear feet not parallel with the body, White toenails in coloured exhibits. Lack of vitality. Crooked or screw tail.
Weight over the maximum limit to be a fault not a disqualification.
Coat: Lack of density, harsh, wavy or woolly or curly coats. Excessive white hairs in coloured exhibits- (but not to be confused with ticking in ticked varieties such as fox and otters). Black hairs in blues or lilacs. Thin or curly triangle.
Disqualifications:
Weight under the minimum. Ill health, poor condition, malocclusion or deformed teeth, white nose in butterflies white patches in coloured exhibits, bowed or crooked legs, excessive dewlap, sore pads (where the skin on feet is broken or scabbed), runny, speckled, wall or odd coloured eyes.Damaged ears
Excessive soiling. Parasitic infection. Evidence of irregular show preparation such as trimming or dying.
Miniature Plush Lop
Ring Size K points
• Type, Weight & Condition 25
• Head ,Ears, Crown & Eyes 25
• Coat 30
• Colour and Pattern 20
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100
Type
Bold Thickset and firm in flesh. The body should be short, cobby and well muscled with little visible neck. The well-muscled rump is short and well rounded. The chest is broad and deep with curved sides where it meets the shoulders, which are broad and strong. Overall appearance to give a compact impression. The front legs are thick, short and straight. The hind legs are short, strong powerful and carried parallel to the body. The tail is straight, strong and well furred. A small dewlap is permissible but not desirable.
Adult Weight
Ideal Maximum
1.7Kg 1.8Kg
3lb 12 oz 4lb
Condition
The exhibit should be in a perfect state of health and bodily condition, free from soiling particularly on the feet, ears and genitals. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the exhibit, which should appear alert and vigorous.
Head, Crown Ears and Eyes
The head should be bold and broad with well-developed cheeks and set well into the shoulders. The shape of the head has rounded profile with a good width between the eyes, full cheeks and broad muzzle is desirable. The basal ridge of the ears should appear prominent across the top of the skull to form a crown.
Ears should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks hanging down straight behind the eyes and not point forward or backwards, giving a horseshoe like outline when viewed from the front. The inside of the ears should not be visible when carried correctly. The ears are not measured.
The eyes are bold, round bright and large, and matching the correct colour
description.
Coat
Approximately 1.27cm (1/2inch) in length. Fine silky texture, free from harshness and woolliness, good density, smooth and level over the whole body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and Plush like character, devoid of projecting guard hairs.
Colour and pattern. Any colour and pattern accepted by ANRCI
FAULTS
Type and Condition: Narrow shoulders, Body too long, head shape narrow and snipey, Ears not properly lopped, ears damaged or folded .Excessive wear on pads but skin unbroken. Rear feet not parallel to the body. Excessive dewlap. Light soiling of the feet, ears or genitals, fur stained or matted, White toenails in coloured exhibits. Lack of vitality. Corked or screw tail.
Weight over 1.8kg
COAT: Lack of density, harsh, wavy, woolly or curly coats, excessive white hairs in coloured exhibits, (but not to be confused with ticking in on ticked varieties such as Fox and Otters).
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Ill health poor condition, Malocclusion or deformed teeth. White nose in butterfly pattern, White patches in coloured exhibits, Bent or bowed feet or legs. Any discernible illness or disease, blindness, parasitic infection, much soiling. Sore pads where skin on the feet is broken or scabbed. Runny, speckled, wall or odd coloured eyes. Evidence of irregular preparation for exhibition including trimming and dyeing.
Ring size: C
Points
General type, weight and condition 25 points
Head, Ears, Crown and Eyes 25 points
Coat 30 points
Colour and pattern 20 points
Total 100 points
Type
Body compact, firm fleshed with well-rounded loins. Deep broad, chest with wide shoulders, create a strong, well-muscled appearance. Ideally the shoulders and the hindquarters should be roughly the same width. Head set well on the shoulders with little visible neck. The front legs are short strong and straight. The hind legs are short, strong, and carried parallel to the body. The tail is straight, strong and well furred.
A small dewlap in does is permissible but not desirable.
Adult weight:
Ideal weight range
2.40 kg -2.5kg
5 lbs 4 oz – 5 lb 8 oz
Maximum weight
2.60kg
5 lbs 12 oz
Minimum weight
2.30 kg
5 lbs
Condition:
The exhibit should be in a perfect state of health and bodily condition, free from soiling, particularly on the feet, ears and genitals. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the animal, which should appear alert and vigorous.
Head, Crown and Ears and Eyes
Head: Bold and well developed, particularly in bucks. Good width between the eyes, full cheeks and a broad muzzle desirable.
Crown: Prominent basal ridge between the ears to form a crown desirable.
Eyes: Bold, round, bright and large. Colour to match body colour.
Ears: Should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks and hang down straight behind the eyes and not point forwards or backwards. The inside of the ears should not be visible when carried correctly. The ears are not measured.
Coat: Approximately 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) in length. Fine silky texture, free from harshness, wooliness, good density, smooth and level over the body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and plush like character, devoid of projecting guard hairs.
Colour and pattern Any colour or pattern accepted by the ANRCI
FAULTS.
Type and condition: Narrow shoulders, too long in the body, narrow snipey shape head. Ears not properly lopped.
Excessive wear on pads, but skin unbroken. . Excessive dewlap. Rear feet not parallel with the body, White toenails in coloured exhibits. Lack of vitality. Crooked or screw tail.
Weight over the maximum limit to be a fault not a disqualification.
Coat: Lack of density, harsh, wavy or woolly or curly coats. Excessive white hairs in coloured exhibits- (but not to be confused with ticking in ticked varieties such as fox and otters). Black hairs in blues or lilacs. Thin or curly triangle.
Disqualifications:
Weight under the minimum. Ill health, poor condition, malocclusion or deformed teeth, white nose in butterflies white patches in coloured exhibits, bowed or crooked legs, excessive dewlap, sore pads (where the skin on feet is broken or scabbed), runny, speckled, wall or odd coloured eyes.Damaged ears
Excessive soiling. Parasitic infection. Evidence of irregular show preparation such as trimming or dying.
Miniature Plush Lop
Ring Size K points
• Type, Weight & Condition 25
• Head ,Ears, Crown & Eyes 25
• Coat 30
• Colour and Pattern 20
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100
Type
Bold Thickset and firm in flesh. The body should be short, cobby and well muscled with little visible neck. The well-muscled rump is short and well rounded. The chest is broad and deep with curved sides where it meets the shoulders, which are broad and strong. Overall appearance to give a compact impression. The front legs are thick, short and straight. The hind legs are short, strong powerful and carried parallel to the body. The tail is straight, strong and well furred. A small dewlap is permissible but not desirable.
Adult Weight
Ideal Maximum
1.7Kg 1.8Kg
3lb 12 oz 4lb
Condition
The exhibit should be in a perfect state of health and bodily condition, free from soiling particularly on the feet, ears and genitals. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the exhibit, which should appear alert and vigorous.
Head, Crown Ears and Eyes
The head should be bold and broad with well-developed cheeks and set well into the shoulders. The shape of the head has rounded profile with a good width between the eyes, full cheeks and broad muzzle is desirable. The basal ridge of the ears should appear prominent across the top of the skull to form a crown.
Ears should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks hanging down straight behind the eyes and not point forward or backwards, giving a horseshoe like outline when viewed from the front. The inside of the ears should not be visible when carried correctly. The ears are not measured.
The eyes are bold, round bright and large, and matching the correct colour
description.
Coat
Approximately 1.27cm (1/2inch) in length. Fine silky texture, free from harshness and woolliness, good density, smooth and level over the whole body, of a lustrous sheen, firm and Plush like character, devoid of projecting guard hairs.
Colour and pattern. Any colour and pattern accepted by ANRCI
FAULTS
Type and Condition: Narrow shoulders, Body too long, head shape narrow and snipey, Ears not properly lopped, ears damaged or folded .Excessive wear on pads but skin unbroken. Rear feet not parallel to the body. Excessive dewlap. Light soiling of the feet, ears or genitals, fur stained or matted, White toenails in coloured exhibits. Lack of vitality. Corked or screw tail.
Weight over 1.8kg
COAT: Lack of density, harsh, wavy, woolly or curly coats, excessive white hairs in coloured exhibits, (but not to be confused with ticking in on ticked varieties such as Fox and Otters).
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Ill health poor condition, Malocclusion or deformed teeth. White nose in butterfly pattern, White patches in coloured exhibits, Bent or bowed feet or legs. Any discernible illness or disease, blindness, parasitic infection, much soiling. Sore pads where skin on the feet is broken or scabbed. Runny, speckled, wall or odd coloured eyes. Evidence of irregular preparation for exhibition including trimming and dyeing.
Dutch Colours
(These colours are accepted by ANRCI)
LILAC.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: A pinky shade of Dove Grey throughout from tip of fur to skin. Eye colour to be lilac.
CINNAMON.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Chocolate Agouti. To be a bright golden tan. Fur lightly tipped with brown, intermediate colour to be light orange, clearly defined on a blue under colour. Belly and underside of tail to be white with blue under colour. Eye colour to be brown but may have a ruby glow.
LYNX.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Lilac Agouti. Top colour to be lilac ticked with fawn, intermediate colour to be orange, clearly defined on a white under colour. Belly and underside of tail white - blue under colour allowed. Should not have bluish tinge on top colour. Eye colour to match coat.
OPAL.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Top colour pale shade of blue with a fawn between this and a slate blue under colour. Ears laced blue. Eye circles, underside of tail and belly to
be white with slate under colour. Eye colour to match coat
CHINCHILLA.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Undercolour to be dark slate blue at base. Intermediate portion pearl (slate to be definitely wider than the pearl) with black narrow line edging. Pearling to be clearly defined. Top grey brightly ticked with black hairs. May be permitted to have a paler belly colour.
OTTER.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: To match the otter standard. All colour variations accepted - black, chocolate, blue, lilac.
TORTE.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
A rich orange saddle gradually shading to blue/black on the flanks, haunches and belly with points bluish/black. The top colour to go well down the fur with a bluish white under colour.
BEIGE
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Dark Chamois or light sandy colour, down to the skin, faintly ticked with blue. Hairs tinted light at base, medium in middle and darker at tips. Blue shading on flanks, muzzle, edges of ears. Top sides of hind legs beige, pads blue; Forefeet same as body. Tail beige on top, blue under. Belly beige with deeper blue shading.
CHOCOLATE TORTE
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
An even shade of orange top colour to carry well down and shading off to a lighter colour to the skin. Ears, belly and underside of tail-light chocolate brown. Cheeks and hindquarters (flanks) shaded or toned with light chocolate brown. Brown eyes.
CRÈAM SUSSEX
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Overall impression deep pinkish cream with lilac shading. Back: Deep pinkish cream ticked with a mixture of lilac and ivory, shading down to an ivory base. Belly and under tail: Lilac, undercolour cream shading down to an ivory base. Smut, ears, feet and tail lilac over a cream base. Nape and groins streaks rich pinkish cream. Eyes grey. Nails light horn
(These colours are accepted by ANRCI)
LILAC.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: A pinky shade of Dove Grey throughout from tip of fur to skin. Eye colour to be lilac.
CINNAMON.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Chocolate Agouti. To be a bright golden tan. Fur lightly tipped with brown, intermediate colour to be light orange, clearly defined on a blue under colour. Belly and underside of tail to be white with blue under colour. Eye colour to be brown but may have a ruby glow.
LYNX.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Lilac Agouti. Top colour to be lilac ticked with fawn, intermediate colour to be orange, clearly defined on a white under colour. Belly and underside of tail white - blue under colour allowed. Should not have bluish tinge on top colour. Eye colour to match coat.
OPAL.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Top colour pale shade of blue with a fawn between this and a slate blue under colour. Ears laced blue. Eye circles, underside of tail and belly to
be white with slate under colour. Eye colour to match coat
CHINCHILLA.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: Undercolour to be dark slate blue at base. Intermediate portion pearl (slate to be definitely wider than the pearl) with black narrow line edging. Pearling to be clearly defined. Top grey brightly ticked with black hairs. May be permitted to have a paler belly colour.
OTTER.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Colour: To match the otter standard. All colour variations accepted - black, chocolate, blue, lilac.
TORTE.
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
A rich orange saddle gradually shading to blue/black on the flanks, haunches and belly with points bluish/black. The top colour to go well down the fur with a bluish white under colour.
BEIGE
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Dark Chamois or light sandy colour, down to the skin, faintly ticked with blue. Hairs tinted light at base, medium in middle and darker at tips. Blue shading on flanks, muzzle, edges of ears. Top sides of hind legs beige, pads blue; Forefeet same as body. Tail beige on top, blue under. Belly beige with deeper blue shading.
CHOCOLATE TORTE
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
An even shade of orange top colour to carry well down and shading off to a lighter colour to the skin. Ears, belly and underside of tail-light chocolate brown. Cheeks and hindquarters (flanks) shaded or toned with light chocolate brown. Brown eyes.
CRÈAM SUSSEX
Type and weight as Dutch Standard.
Overall impression deep pinkish cream with lilac shading. Back: Deep pinkish cream ticked with a mixture of lilac and ivory, shading down to an ivory base. Belly and under tail: Lilac, undercolour cream shading down to an ivory base. Smut, ears, feet and tail lilac over a cream base. Nape and groins streaks rich pinkish cream. Eyes grey. Nails light horn
Jersey Woolley (ARBA Standard)
Ring Size: B
POINTS
General Type 58
Body 30
Head 16
Ears 10
Eyes 2
Feet & Legs 0
Wool 27
Texture 14
Density 8
Length 5
Colour 10
Condition 5
• Total 100
Adult weight not over 3 1/2 lbs - 1.587 kg
Ideal adult weight 3 lbs - 1.360 kg
Under 5 month max. 3 lbs - 1.360 kg
Under 5 month min. 1 1/2 lbs - 680 grams
General Type
Body: Points 30:
The body is to be short and compact, with depth to approximately equal width. The shoulders are to be of nearly the same width as the hindquarters. The midsection is to be well filled. Hindquarters are to be full and well rounded. The top line is to rise in a gradual curve from just behind the ear base to a high point over the loin, then to fall in a smooth curve to the base of the tail. Note: The body must be assessed by feeling and not by sight alone. The wool may alter the visual concept of the body type.
Posing: A Jersey Wooly should be posed in its natural position to display a high head mount, thus accentuating the compact type and bold head. A Jersey Wooly should not be stretched out or over tucked. The head must not be pushed or forced down. These practices distort the desired conformation.
Faults - Long or narrow body/midsection; narrow shoulders or hips; flatness over shoulder or hindquarters; pinched or undercut lower hindquarters; roughness over hips.
Disqualifications from competition - Animals exhibiting exceptionally long, narrow, rangy body type.
Head - Points 16
The head shall be set high and close to the shoulders. The head shall be wide and short, beginning at the base of the ears, and carrying between the eyes to a well filled muzzle. The head shall be in balance with the body. When viewed from the side the heard shall appear short and bold, rounding from the ears and brown to a plane between the eyes and nose, then rounding at the muzzle and jowl. The head is to have “side trimmings”, consisting of longer fur fibers along the jaw line, which blend smoothly into the body wool. It is to have a
“wool cap” of short, dense wool from the ear base forward.
Faults - Long or narrow head, pinched muzzle. Cut severely for lack of “wool cap” or “side trimmings”.
Ears - Points 10:
Ears are to be short, well furred, and of good substance. They are to be carried erect, but not necessarily touching. Tips of the ears are to be slightly rounded. Ears are to balance with the head. Ideal length of ears is 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm). (To measure ear length, place a ruler against the skull, between the ears.)
Faults - Thin or poorly furred ears; poor ear carriage; scissoring.
Disqualifications from competition - Ears over 3 inches long (7.62 cm); tassels on ears.
Eyes - Points 2:
Eyes are to be bold and bright. Eyes are to be the colour described in the standard.
Disqualification from competition - Any eye colour other than called for in the standard.
Feet and Legs - Points 0: Legs are to be sturdy and straight. Front legs are to have normal fur below the ankle. Hind legs may carry wool below the hock.
Faults - Extremely fine bone.
Disqualifications from competition - Wool below the ankle joint; toenail disqualifications are per colour description.
Wool
Note: The Jersey Wooly coat is to exhibit “easy care” properties by virtue of the predominance of guard hairs. The coat should be full of life. Although the fibers may be spun, the coat should not be considered for commercial wool purposes.
Texture - Points 14: The coat is to have a greater proportion of heavier, thicker guard hairs than crimped underwool, producing a lightly coarse to coarse texture. The ends of the longer guard hairs are to gently drape over the undercoat and to display a healthy luster.
Faults - Very coarse or wiry texture; matted or webbed coat; erect coat. Cut severely for a soft or cottony texture on an adult coat.
Density - Points 8: The greatest density possible is desired, with respect to the correct texture. Density is to be uniform. Density is to be assessed by feeling as well as by blowing into the coat. When blowing into the coat, wool should separate all the way to the skin without showing webbing or matting. Faults - Cut severely for a limp or thin coat; severe moult; bare areas; matted and/or webbed coats.
Length - Points 5: Ideal length of wool is 3 inches (7.62 cm). A smooth outline, produced by uniform length of the longer guard hairs is most important to form a uniform drape over the underwool, thus giving a flowing appearance to the coat. No extra consideration should be given to a longer coat over a shorter coat of acceptable length. Wool on the underside of the animal may be shorter. Minimum length of wool is 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm). Faults - Choppy, uneven coat; short wool, resembling hair.
Disqualifications from competition - Wool shorter than 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm), excepting the underside.
Colour - Points 10: All colours and patterns recognised by the ANRCI are accepted.
Faults – All colours, stray white hairs, hutch stains, faded or sunburnt colour Note: Because of the wool length and structure, the body colour will usually appear lighter on the head, ears and feet. Also, many coloured animals will display a pseudo-ring pattern as young stock or when growing out a new coat as an adult. This is allowed and should not be confused with the agouti
pattern.
Condition - Points 5: All animals are to have a definite appearance of health and vigor. They are to be bold and bright of eye. To have a good coat, firmly set in the pelt. They are to be firm in flesh covering, neither to fat, with soft, flabby flesh; nor to thin in flesh, creating a bony effect. Flesh is to be deep and even over the entire body.
Ring Size: B
POINTS
General Type 58
Body 30
Head 16
Ears 10
Eyes 2
Feet & Legs 0
Wool 27
Texture 14
Density 8
Length 5
Colour 10
Condition 5
• Total 100
Adult weight not over 3 1/2 lbs - 1.587 kg
Ideal adult weight 3 lbs - 1.360 kg
Under 5 month max. 3 lbs - 1.360 kg
Under 5 month min. 1 1/2 lbs - 680 grams
General Type
Body: Points 30:
The body is to be short and compact, with depth to approximately equal width. The shoulders are to be of nearly the same width as the hindquarters. The midsection is to be well filled. Hindquarters are to be full and well rounded. The top line is to rise in a gradual curve from just behind the ear base to a high point over the loin, then to fall in a smooth curve to the base of the tail. Note: The body must be assessed by feeling and not by sight alone. The wool may alter the visual concept of the body type.
Posing: A Jersey Wooly should be posed in its natural position to display a high head mount, thus accentuating the compact type and bold head. A Jersey Wooly should not be stretched out or over tucked. The head must not be pushed or forced down. These practices distort the desired conformation.
Faults - Long or narrow body/midsection; narrow shoulders or hips; flatness over shoulder or hindquarters; pinched or undercut lower hindquarters; roughness over hips.
Disqualifications from competition - Animals exhibiting exceptionally long, narrow, rangy body type.
Head - Points 16
The head shall be set high and close to the shoulders. The head shall be wide and short, beginning at the base of the ears, and carrying between the eyes to a well filled muzzle. The head shall be in balance with the body. When viewed from the side the heard shall appear short and bold, rounding from the ears and brown to a plane between the eyes and nose, then rounding at the muzzle and jowl. The head is to have “side trimmings”, consisting of longer fur fibers along the jaw line, which blend smoothly into the body wool. It is to have a
“wool cap” of short, dense wool from the ear base forward.
Faults - Long or narrow head, pinched muzzle. Cut severely for lack of “wool cap” or “side trimmings”.
Ears - Points 10:
Ears are to be short, well furred, and of good substance. They are to be carried erect, but not necessarily touching. Tips of the ears are to be slightly rounded. Ears are to balance with the head. Ideal length of ears is 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm). (To measure ear length, place a ruler against the skull, between the ears.)
Faults - Thin or poorly furred ears; poor ear carriage; scissoring.
Disqualifications from competition - Ears over 3 inches long (7.62 cm); tassels on ears.
Eyes - Points 2:
Eyes are to be bold and bright. Eyes are to be the colour described in the standard.
Disqualification from competition - Any eye colour other than called for in the standard.
Feet and Legs - Points 0: Legs are to be sturdy and straight. Front legs are to have normal fur below the ankle. Hind legs may carry wool below the hock.
Faults - Extremely fine bone.
Disqualifications from competition - Wool below the ankle joint; toenail disqualifications are per colour description.
Wool
Note: The Jersey Wooly coat is to exhibit “easy care” properties by virtue of the predominance of guard hairs. The coat should be full of life. Although the fibers may be spun, the coat should not be considered for commercial wool purposes.
Texture - Points 14: The coat is to have a greater proportion of heavier, thicker guard hairs than crimped underwool, producing a lightly coarse to coarse texture. The ends of the longer guard hairs are to gently drape over the undercoat and to display a healthy luster.
Faults - Very coarse or wiry texture; matted or webbed coat; erect coat. Cut severely for a soft or cottony texture on an adult coat.
Density - Points 8: The greatest density possible is desired, with respect to the correct texture. Density is to be uniform. Density is to be assessed by feeling as well as by blowing into the coat. When blowing into the coat, wool should separate all the way to the skin without showing webbing or matting. Faults - Cut severely for a limp or thin coat; severe moult; bare areas; matted and/or webbed coats.
Length - Points 5: Ideal length of wool is 3 inches (7.62 cm). A smooth outline, produced by uniform length of the longer guard hairs is most important to form a uniform drape over the underwool, thus giving a flowing appearance to the coat. No extra consideration should be given to a longer coat over a shorter coat of acceptable length. Wool on the underside of the animal may be shorter. Minimum length of wool is 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm). Faults - Choppy, uneven coat; short wool, resembling hair.
Disqualifications from competition - Wool shorter than 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm), excepting the underside.
Colour - Points 10: All colours and patterns recognised by the ANRCI are accepted.
Faults – All colours, stray white hairs, hutch stains, faded or sunburnt colour Note: Because of the wool length and structure, the body colour will usually appear lighter on the head, ears and feet. Also, many coloured animals will display a pseudo-ring pattern as young stock or when growing out a new coat as an adult. This is allowed and should not be confused with the agouti
pattern.
Condition - Points 5: All animals are to have a definite appearance of health and vigor. They are to be bold and bright of eye. To have a good coat, firmly set in the pelt. They are to be firm in flesh covering, neither to fat, with soft, flabby flesh; nor to thin in flesh, creating a bony effect. Flesh is to be deep and even over the entire body.
Mini Satin Rex
Ring Size B
Points
Coat
50
Colour &/or Pattern
30
Type
20
Total
Weight
100
Adults to weigh between
3 lbs 12 oz to 4 lbs 8 oz
1.700 kg to 2.041 kg
Under 5 months to weight up to
3 lbs 12 oz
1.700 kg
Coat
To be approx. ½ inch (1.27 cms) in length with fine Satin-like texture and sheen, very dense and free from projecting guard hairs.
Type
Well-proportioned and graceful carriage with the body sloping gently up to a well-rounded quarters, set upon strong hind legs. Medium bone. Head bold and broad, ears erect and to be in proportion to the body, dewlap should not be excessive, eyes and toenails should preferably match body colour.
Colour and/or Pattern As for Standard Rex.
Faults
As for Standard Rex
Disqualifications
As for Standard Rex, weights outside the limits, any rabbit with Netherland Dwarf features
Ring Size B
Points
Coat
50
Colour &/or Pattern
30
Type
20
Total
Weight
100
Adults to weigh between
3 lbs 12 oz to 4 lbs 8 oz
1.700 kg to 2.041 kg
Under 5 months to weight up to
3 lbs 12 oz
1.700 kg
Coat
To be approx. ½ inch (1.27 cms) in length with fine Satin-like texture and sheen, very dense and free from projecting guard hairs.
Type
Well-proportioned and graceful carriage with the body sloping gently up to a well-rounded quarters, set upon strong hind legs. Medium bone. Head bold and broad, ears erect and to be in proportion to the body, dewlap should not be excessive, eyes and toenails should preferably match body colour.
Colour and/or Pattern As for Standard Rex.
Faults
As for Standard Rex
Disqualifications
As for Standard Rex, weights outside the limits, any rabbit with Netherland Dwarf features
Intermediate Weights
(These weights are accepted by ANRCI)
Aged 5 - 11 months
FRENCH LOPS
Doe 7 ½ lbs – 10 lbs or 3.402 kg - 4.536 kg
Buck 7 ½ lbs – 10 lbs or 3.402 kg - 4.536 kg
BRITISH GIANT
Doe
10 lbs – 13 ½ lbs or 4.536 kg - 6.123kg
Buck
9 lbs – 12 ½ lbs or 4.082 kg - 5.670 kg
(These weights are accepted by ANRCI)
Aged 5 - 11 months
FRENCH LOPS
Doe 7 ½ lbs – 10 lbs or 3.402 kg - 4.536 kg
Buck 7 ½ lbs – 10 lbs or 3.402 kg - 4.536 kg
BRITISH GIANT
Doe
10 lbs – 13 ½ lbs or 4.536 kg - 6.123kg
Buck
9 lbs – 12 ½ lbs or 4.082 kg - 5.670 kg