RABBIT BREED STANDARDS
BELGIAN HARE AND TAN BELGIAN HARE STANDARD
In the summer of 2004 a ballot was taken to decide if other colours of Hare would be accepted into
the club, and they were. It was decided to put a Standard for the Black & Tan before the British
Rabbit Council to approve. By July 2005 Black & Tans became a recognised Belgian Hare.
The points are awarded just the same as for the Standard Hare. The same amount of points for colour are given, and should follow the pattern of the Black & Tan rabbit. In their Standard 65 out of 100 points are awarded for the colour. At this stage there is no break down of points for tanning in the Hare. There is some way to go to get the tanning of the quality of the Black & Tan rabbit although great improvement has been made over the last few years.
The shape and size of the Black & Tan Hare has come to match the Standard Hare.
Belgian Hare
Ring Size G
1) Type 30
2) Colour 30
3) Feet 10
4) Ears (Colour) 5
5) Ears (Length) 5
6) Coat & Condition 15
7) Eyes 5
TOTAL 100
1) TYPE Long, fine with muscular flank well tucked up. Back distinctly arched with loins and hind quarters well rounded. Head long and fine, chest tight and free from fullness. Tail straight and carried in line with the backbone. Fore feet long, fine in bone and perfectly straight. Hind feet long, fine and flat. (The term 'feet' to mean from the junction of the fore feet to the body and from the toes on the hind feet to the hock joint). General appearance to be graceful and of a racy alert nature.
2) COLOUR See Below
3) FEET Colour to be solid, free from ticking, pale bars or blotches.
4) EARS (colour) See Below
5) EARS (length) To be approximately 13cm (5inches) in length, well set on and sloping backwards.
6) COAT & CONDITION The coat to be of good quality and of a stiffish texture. Condition firm in flesh and free from any looseness or ungainliness.
7) EYES Bold and bright with deep hazel iris.
NOTE: In the event of equality in standard points, preference must be given to the largest specimens. Adult weight approximately kg3.62 - 4.07, (8-9lbs).
FAULT: White toe nails, deduct 10 points for each white toe nail.
Black Tan colour standard
Overall impression jet black edged with tan.
Back: Slate undercolour, black top colour.
Belly: Slate undercolour, tan top colour. (possibly undercolour absent)
Top of tail black. Underjaw, eye circles, inside of ears, and nape tan.
Eyes brown.
Nails dark horn.
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BREED STANDARD OF ENGLISH
1 HEAD MARKINGS:
a) Perfect Butterfly Smut...............................................................................15
b) Circle around eyes.................................................................................... 8
c) Cheek spots to be clear from eye circles.................................................... 5
d) Ears neat and clear from white and not over 10.16 cm (4 ") long .................... 5
Total for Head Markings 33
2 BODY MARKINGS:
a) Unbroken Saddle, to be herring-boned and clear in any distinct colour .......... 10
b) Body or Loin Markings to be nicely broken up and not to catch the saddle.... 12
c) Chain markings, to be as even as possible on each side ..............................12
d) Leg Markings, one distinct spot on each leg, front legs ................................. 5
back legs ..................................................................................................... 2
e) Belly or Teat Spots (there should be six) ..................................................... 6
Total for Body Markings 47
3 COLOURS: Black, Blue, Tortoiseshell, Chocolate or Grey -
no other colours eligible or admissible............................................................. 10
4 SIZE AND TYPE: Weight 2.72 - 3.62kg (6 - 8 lb) , as illustrated .......................5
5 CONDITION: Good coat and not baggy ..........................................................5
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 in 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.