What is Brindle

An intermixture of two colors without definite pattern.

What is a Doe

An intact female rabbit.

What is the Chest

The front portion of the body between the forelegs, belly and the neck.

What is an Abscess (or Boil)

A localized area of inflammation caused by and infection under the skin, in a gland , or hair follicle.

What is a Blaze

The white marking found on the face of a Dutch rabbit.

What is an Albino

A white rabbit with pink eyes caused by a recessive gene.

What is Condition

The overall physical state of a rabbit in relation to health, cleanliness, fur and grooming.

What is a Bull Dog Head

A short, broad, bold head, with a definite masculine appearance.

What is a Bobtail

A tail noticeably shorter than normal

What are Boots

The colored markings on the feet and legs of pointed pattern rabbits.

What is Belly Color

The color on the underside of the rabbit extending from the forelegs to the crotch area.

What is a Blemish

Any default or fault which detracts from the appearance of the rabbit.

What is Depth

The measurement downward from the top line of the body to the lowest portion on the body.

What is an Ear Canker

An inflamed, scabby condition inside the ear. It is caused by an infection of the ear canal by an ear mite.

What is a Butterfly

A nose marking found on some marked breeds and broken varieties. The wing portions cover the whicker bed and upper lip, with the body or nose fork extending up the center of the face.

What is Ear Lacing

A colored line of fur that outlines the sides and tips of the ears.

What is a Dewlap

A pendulous fold of loose skin that hangs from the throat. It is common in does.

What is a Crown

A strong basil ridge of cartilage at the top of the head, forming the ear base on some lop eared breeds.

What is a Cataract

An opaque or white lens in either or both eyes.

What is an Eye Band

A thin marking that forms a complete outline of the eye. It is found in the Blanc do Hotot and Dwarf Hotot.

What is an Agouti Pattern

A hair shaft that has three or more bands of color, with a definite break between each color.

What is Eye Color

The circle of color that surrounds the pupil of the eye, also known as the iris.

What is Balance

Type - shape or conformation. An orderly and pleasing arrangement of physical characteristics, so as to present a harmonious appearance.

What is Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the inner membrane of the of the eyelid and sometimes the portion of the membrane that covers the white of the eye.

What is a Drag.

The intrusion of a color marking into a white marking.