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American
Basics:
-Weight: Juniors: 4.5 to 9 pounds, Intermediates: 10-11 pounds max, Seniors: 9-12 pounds depending on sex.
-This is a 6-class breed.
-Type: Semi-arch
-Varieties: Blue and White
Breed Description and Origins:
The American has over 50% of its point emphasis on general type with most of those points concentrated on the body itself. This breed should have medium bone and a head that is neither too narrow nor too blocky.
Faults: Droopy ear carriage, bell shaped ears, stray white hairs, dirty coats
DQâs: Large bone, short legs, uneven or gray color in blues, non-white color on whites
The American Blue rabbit orginally comes from Pasadena, California, developed and introduced by Lewis H. Salisbury in 1917. At least three different breeds of rabbit were used in the development of this breed. The American White variety was introduced in 1925. Intended as a meat and fur rabbit, the American standard calls for bucks to weigh 9 lbs and does to weigh 10 lbs at senior weight. Long in body, low in the shoulder, the topline rises high over the hindquarter and down again, with a wide meaty loin. The color of the American Blue is supposed to be the bluest of all the blue rabbits.
How to pose:
Since Americans are a Semi-Arch type, they should be posed initially with their forelegs and hocks flat on the table. This pose will show off their mandolin type best. Judges may allow these animals to move on the table after the initial inspection to better evaluate their type.
Breed Specifics:
This breed is considered the rarest breed recognized by ARBA at this time. If this breed continues to be shown in such low numbers, it is possible it will be dropped from the ARBA Standard of Perfection and will no longer be able to be shown. If you are a breeder considering adding a larger breed to your rabbitry, please consider the American.
Mixables:
This breed is highly unlikely to be found as mix due to its rarity.
National Breed Club:
http://www.rabbitgeek.com/abwrc.html
Basics:
-Weight: Juniors: 4.5 to 9 pounds, Intermediates: 10-11 pounds max, Seniors: 9-12 pounds depending on sex.
-This is a 6-class breed.
-Type: Semi-arch
-Varieties: Blue and White
Breed Description and Origins:
The American has over 50% of its point emphasis on general type with most of those points concentrated on the body itself. This breed should have medium bone and a head that is neither too narrow nor too blocky.
Faults: Droopy ear carriage, bell shaped ears, stray white hairs, dirty coats
DQâs: Large bone, short legs, uneven or gray color in blues, non-white color on whites
The American Blue rabbit orginally comes from Pasadena, California, developed and introduced by Lewis H. Salisbury in 1917. At least three different breeds of rabbit were used in the development of this breed. The American White variety was introduced in 1925. Intended as a meat and fur rabbit, the American standard calls for bucks to weigh 9 lbs and does to weigh 10 lbs at senior weight. Long in body, low in the shoulder, the topline rises high over the hindquarter and down again, with a wide meaty loin. The color of the American Blue is supposed to be the bluest of all the blue rabbits.
How to pose:
Since Americans are a Semi-Arch type, they should be posed initially with their forelegs and hocks flat on the table. This pose will show off their mandolin type best. Judges may allow these animals to move on the table after the initial inspection to better evaluate their type.
Breed Specifics:
This breed is considered the rarest breed recognized by ARBA at this time. If this breed continues to be shown in such low numbers, it is possible it will be dropped from the ARBA Standard of Perfection and will no longer be able to be shown. If you are a breeder considering adding a larger breed to your rabbitry, please consider the American.
Mixables:
This breed is highly unlikely to be found as mix due to its rarity.
National Breed Club:
http://www.rabbitgeek.com/abwrc.html
