Sometimes shows do have classes for mixed breeds and even creative classes such as a costume class.
When I judge a mixed breed class, I use the ARBA standard of conditionas a guide for the rabbit that is the appearance of health, vigor, andgood grooming.
There are 45 rabbitbreeds recognized by the American RabbitBreeders Association. Judging is based on how well theanimals type meets the description for the breed. Some breedsplace moreconsideration on one area such as wool, meatproducing qualities or markings. Judges will look at thehead, ears, eyes, teeth, legs, bone, body, genitals and even the tailand toenails of each rabbit to find the best specimen. Ingeneral, a judge handles 250 or more rabbits per show. Ajudge with an all breed license is expected to be able to handle andjudge every type of rabbit from the tiny Netherland Dwarf to the hugegiant breeds and must also be familiar with the unique texture anddensity of each of the wooled breeds. Each breed is alsohandled and even posed differently -- so you can imagine how muchstudying is involved with over 800 points of information tomemorize. In my judging apprenticeship alone, I handled over2000 rabbits on my quest to become a judge!
I am continually learning the unique aspects of each breed and enjoy talking to breeders to further my education.
Pam