ENGLISH ANGORA

GENERAL TYPE

BODY-The body is to be short-coupled and compact, with a full chest and full round shoulders, to balance with the hips. Hips should be good width, with only a very slight taper to the shoulders. Shoulders are to be of good depth. Top line should rise from behind the ears to a high point over the hips, then round down to the base of the tail. Flesh is to be firm. The animal should resemble a round ball of fluff when properly posed.

Faults-Long, rangy or narrow body.

HEAD-The head is to be short, broad and balance with the body. It is to be close set to the body, with dense bangs and side trimmings. The head is to be wide and flat across the nostrils.

Faults-Long, narrow head; sparseness of bangs or side trimmings.

EARS-Ears are to be relatively short, abundantly fringed, and tasseled. They are to be carried in a close "V" shape. Ears are to balance with the head and body.

Faults-Wide "V" shaped, spread ears; sparseness of fringes and tassels.

EYES-The eyes are to be bold and bright.

FEET & LEGS-Legs are to be medium fine in bone, and in proportion to size of the body. They are to be well covered with good quality wool, free from mats, extending well out to the extreme end of the toes. Back feet are to have a good fringe of wool. Toenails on colored and pointed white animals are to be colored, and to match on the same foot and corresponding foot. Toenails on white animals are to be white.

TAIL-The tail is to be straight and well covered with wool, with length in proportion to size of the body.

GERMAN ANGORA

GENERAL TYPE

BODY-The body is to be of commercial type, with good width and depth, tapering slightly from hindquarters to the shoulders. It is to be well balanced throughout. The flesh is to be firm and smooth, over a well nourished body.

Faults-Rounded, cobby body.

HEAD-The head is to be oval, but not pear shaped or having a pointed muzzle. the head should be broad across the forehead and slightly narrower at the muzzle, to balance with the size and shape of the animal. The head is to set close to the body, with head trimmings formed by forehead tufts and cheek furnishings. Head trimmings are to be noticeable. In general, head trimmings on teh does are not as heavy as the bucks.

Faults-Short, blocky head; lack of head furnishings.

EARS-Length of ears is to be in proportion with head and body. Ears are to be well set on top of the head, straight, and carried erect in a close V-shape. Ears are to be lightly fringed and well tasseled.

EYES-To be bold and bright.

FEET & LEGS-Legs to be of medium-heavy bone, and in proportion to the size of the body. Feet are to have width, and to be well covered with wool, extending beyond the ends of the toes. Toenails are to be white.

TAIL-The tail is to be straight and well covered with wool. Length is to be in proportion with the size of the body.

ENGLISH LOP

GENERAL TYPE

BODY-The body is to have a well developed hindquarters, midsection, and shoulders. The shoulders should blend smoothly into the midsection, and the midsection should blend smoothly into the hindquarters. Chest is to be full and rounded, with a very small dewlap permissible on bucks; an evenly carried, well rounded dewlap is permissible on does. In profile, the rabbit should present a mandolin shape. The body top line should present a definite arch, starting at the back of the shoulders with a smooth curve, rising to a high point over the center of the hips, and rounding over the hips, completing the arch. When viewed from above, the sides should taper slightly from the hindquarters to the shoulders.

Faults-Lack of arch; chopped, cut off hindquarters; short coupled frame; narrow shoulders; pinched or undercut hips. Cut severely for poor flesh coverage and overly thin specimens. Cut severely for arch starting behind ears, at nape of neck.

HEAD-The head is to be well shaped, wide with full cheeks, and tapering slightly to a wide muzzle. Skull is to be medium length with a curvature when viewed in profile. Neck is to be short.

Faults-Hollow cheeks; pinched or snipey nose.

EARS-Ears are to be carried low on the head, with no noticeable crown. Ears should hang loose and close to the body. Length is to be at least 21 inches from tip to tip. the width of the ears should be approximately 1/4 of the total length of ear. Ideal ear length is to be as long as possible, with width to be in proportion.

Substance and Shape of Ears-Ears are to be uniformly thick enough not to be easily blemished or torn, yet thin enough to maintain the longitudinal crease in the ear. Ears are to be well rounded and wide at the tips.

Texture and Condition of Ears-Ears are to be very soft, smooth and pliable. They are to be free from tears, pimples, and blemishes.

Faults-The appearance of any crown. Pointed or trowel shaped ears.

FEET & LEGS-Feet and legs are to be medium heavy bone, medium length, straight, and parallel to the body, with good width between the hocks. Toenails on the Broken Pattern may be either light or dark. Difference in the pigmentation between rear and front toenails is permitted.

Faults-weak ankles; unmatched toenails on Broken Patterns.

FUR-A medium length of fur is preferred. It must be fine and silky to the touch, neither harsh nor wooly, but having sufficient resistance to resume a groomed appearance. Fur is to lie close to the body.