After showing at a lot of shows in 2008, and running John and Carole Fletcher close for exhibitor of the year! (thanks to the three judges who gave us a BIS) I am getting more and more frustrated when the judge puts up a dwarf as best of breed, because it has more chance of getting past the next judge. Surely the best dwarf should win, not the fittest, after all we are exhibiting fancy rabbits not fur.
We exhibit our dwarfs to support the shows and hopefully be successful in terms of winning a few CCs, BOBs etc. You all know that most dwarfs do not mature as early as some breeds, often second and third year rabbits being the best type. I want the best dwarf to be the best dwarf. If we wanted the fittest dwarf to be the best dwarf then we would have to change our standard!!
Proposed New Standard !!????
Attr.
Description
Points
BODY
Short, compact, full chested to carry the sponsors logo on the running vest, and wide shouldered. As much raciness as possible. Front and back legs long and muscular,
5
EARS
As aerodynamic as possible, of good substance, well furred, pointed at tips to cut through the wind. Desired length 50 mm (2 inches)
5
HEAD
Round, broad skull
5
EYE
Round, bold, bright and facing forward so you can see where you are running.
5
COLOUR
Accept any colour so long as if conforms to the normal pattern of accepted colours of the official running kit of the club represented
15
COAT
Soft, short, dense, rollback, even clean shaven to cut down on resistance
35
CONDITION
Firm in flesh, absolutely stunning coat, that is more important than anything else.
30
WEIGHT
BMI Under 20
FAULTS
Fully mature adult that isn’t in the first adult coat
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Fully mature adult, over two years old excelling type.
Attr.
Description
Points
BODY
Short, compact,full chested to carry the sponsors logo on the running vest,and wide shouldered. As much raciness as possible. Front and back legs long and muscular,
5
EARS
As aerodynamic as possible, of good substance, well furred, pointed at tips to cut through the wind. Desired length 50 mm (2 inches)
5
HEAD
Round, broad skull
5
EYE
Round, bold, bright and facing forward so you can see where you are running.
5
COLOUR
Accept any colour so long as if conforms to the normal pattern of accepted colours of the official running kit of the club represented
15
COAT
Soft, short, dense, rollback, even clean shaven to cut down on resistance
35
CONDITION
Firm in flesh, absolutely stunning coat, that is more important than anything else.
30
WEIGHT
BMI Under 20
FAULTS
Fully mature adult that isn’t in the first adult coat
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Fully mature adult, over two years old excelling type.
