Ring Size D
1 HEAD MARKINGS:
a) Perfect Butterfly Smut - 15 points
b) Circle around eyes - 8 points
c) Cheek spots to be clear from eye circles - 5 points
d) Ears neat and clear from white and not over 10.16 cm (4 ") long - 5 points
Total for Head Markings = 33 points
2 BODY MARKINGS:
a) Unbroken Saddle, to be herring-boned and clear in any distinct colour - 10 points
b) Body or Loin Markings to be nicely broken up and not to catch the saddle - 12 points
c) Chain markings, to be as even as possible on each side - 12 points
d) Leg Markings, one distinct spot on each leg, front legs - 5 points, back legs - 2 points
e) Belly or Teat Spots (there should be six) - 6 points
Total for Body Markings = 47 points
3 COLOURS: Black, Blue, Tortoiseshell, Chocolate or Grey - 10 points
(no other colours eligible or admissible)
4 SIZE AND TYPE: Weight 2.72 - 3.62kg (6 - 8 lb), as illustrated - 5 points
5 CONDITION: Good coat and not baggy - 5 points
Total 100 points
GENERAL NOTE: The markings on both sides of the rabbit to be equally balanced.
Chain markings, as shown in the ideal illustration, to commence at the base of the ears i
n small spots, and increasing in size towards the loins.
NOTE: Judges are requested to pass all rabbits with putty noses, or which, in their opinion, are unfairly prepared exhibits.