ARBA -
Standard of Perfection
for
Netherland Dwarf
BODY:
30 points -
Short, compact, cobby, full chested and wide shouldered devoid of raciness. Front legs short and straight.
EARS:
15 points -
Erect, of good substance, well furred, slightly rounded at tips. Desired length (2 inches).
HEAD:
15 points -
Round, broad skull.
EYES:
5 points-
Round, bold, bright of good color.
COLOR:
15 points -
Accept any color so long as it conforms to the normal pattern of accepted colors of other breeds.
COAT:
10 points -
Soft, short, dense, rollback.
CONDITION:
10 points -
Firm in flesh, good coat, free from any disease.
WEIGHT: Disqualification - over (2 1/2lbs) adult. Young rabbits over (2lb) (but if the exhibit in the opinion of the judge is over developed for the age of the class it should be disqualified irrespective of weight).
FAULTS: Narrow shoulders: ears not erect, bent or over length, narrow face, white hairs, white toe nails in colored rabbits, ticking on shaded rabbits and black hairs in blues, fly-back coat.
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Racy type, crooked legs, odd colored, wall or speck eyes, white patches, white armpits, putty nose, under 5 months exhibit 0.907kg (2lb) (but if the exhibit in the opinion of the judge is over developed for the age of the class it should be disqualified irrespective of weight) . Overgrown or mutilated teeth. Running eye(s). Not in a fit condition of health to be judged.
30 points -
Short, compact, cobby, full chested and wide shouldered devoid of raciness. Front legs short and straight.
EARS:
15 points -
Erect, of good substance, well furred, slightly rounded at tips. Desired length (2 inches).
HEAD:
15 points -
Round, broad skull.
EYES:
5 points-
Round, bold, bright of good color.
COLOR:
15 points -
Accept any color so long as it conforms to the normal pattern of accepted colors of other breeds.
COAT:
10 points -
Soft, short, dense, rollback.
CONDITION:
10 points -
Firm in flesh, good coat, free from any disease.
WEIGHT: Disqualification - over (2 1/2lbs) adult. Young rabbits over (2lb) (but if the exhibit in the opinion of the judge is over developed for the age of the class it should be disqualified irrespective of weight).
FAULTS: Narrow shoulders: ears not erect, bent or over length, narrow face, white hairs, white toe nails in colored rabbits, ticking on shaded rabbits and black hairs in blues, fly-back coat.
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Racy type, crooked legs, odd colored, wall or speck eyes, white patches, white armpits, putty nose, under 5 months exhibit 0.907kg (2lb) (but if the exhibit in the opinion of the judge is over developed for the age of the class it should be disqualified irrespective of weight) . Overgrown or mutilated teeth. Running eye(s). Not in a fit condition of health to be judged.