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| | From:  SassySadie72 (Original Message) | Sent: 5/7/2008 12:05 AM |
- Balance
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- 1. Type: Shape or conformation. An orderly and pleasing arrangement of physical characteristics so as to present a harmonious appearance.
2. Markings: Equal distribution of corresponding markings, such as color division of the Harlequin, equal amounts of color on the cheeks of the Dutch. Equal distribution of color in the pattern and side markings of the Checkered Giant, English Spot and Rhinelander. |
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- Bowed Legs
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- May be applied to the fore or hind legs. Bent like a bow. Legs curved out-wardly or inwardly from the middle. A Disqualification from Competition.
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- Breed
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- A class of domestic rabbit which reproduces itself with distinctive characteristics, such as fur, markings, shape, and size. A breed may be divided into varieties which are generally identified by color. A breed may be subdivided into varieties. Example: Black, Blue, and Tortoise varieties of the Dutch breed.
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- Breeder
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1. Anyone who raises a special variety or varieties of rabbits or cavies which comply with their accepted Standard of Perfection.
2. A rabbit used primarily to produce offspring. |
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Breeding Certificate A written certificate issued by the owner of a stud buck, showing It's pedigree in full, and the date of breeding to a particular doe. It is issued as proof of the ancestry of the anticipated litter. |
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- Brindling
- 1. The longer tipped guard hairs carried up the sides of Tans.
2. An inter mixture of two colors without definite pattern. |
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- BRIS
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- Best Reserve in Show ~ the rabbit of any breed judged to be second best at a show. This BRIS does not have to be the opposite sex of the BIS.
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- Broken Coat
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- A coat with guard hairs missing or broken in spots, which exposes the undercoat. Areas where the coat is affected by molt which exposes the undercoat.
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- Broken Color
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- Any recognized rabbit breed color in conjunction with white, and carrying the breed pattern.
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Broken Ear A distinct break in the cartilage of the ear which prevents erect ear carriage A Disqualification from Competition. |
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Broken Tail A tail that is, or has been broken and is out of line. A Disqualification from Competition |
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- Buck
- An unaltered or intact male rabbit.
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- Buck Teeth
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- A form of malocclusion where the incisors meet together evenly instead of the upper incisors overlapping the lower incisors (also called "pegged" teeth). A Disqualification from Competition. See Wolf Teeth.
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- Buff
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- A rich golden orange color with a creamy cast.
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- Bull Dog
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- A short, broad, bold head with a definite masculine appearance..
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- Butterfly
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- A nose marking found on many breeds and Broken varieties. The wing portions cover the whisker bed and upper lip, with the body or nose fork extending up the center of the face..
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