Special thanks to Ellyn Eddy, Pam Nock, and Karen Heintz who made it possible for this Judge/Registrar study guide/practice test available to everyone!

Help Studying for a Registrar’s License
By Ellyn Eddy, Pam Nock, and Karen Heintz.

These are a collection of separate articles/quizzes/tips that I (Ellyn Eddy) wrote or were sent to me by Pam Nock.
Achieving a Registrar's License.
By Ellyn Eddy
bumperbunny@juno.com
Me, a registrar? Well, at the time of this penning… I’m not. So what business do I have writing an article like this? Actually, I’m about to get my license!
Anyway, I thought that an informative as-I-go progress report might be interesting to those thinking about being a judge or registrar some time. As for me, I'm testing on Saturday, August 5th. Today is Sunday evening, July 30th. No I'm not nervous... really. I'm not afraid that I haven't learned enough, but I'm irrationally paranoid that I'll forget like EVERYTHING Friday night or something.
The ARBA claims to be in need of new Judges and Registrars. As my examining judge put it, "lots of judges are just getting old...and dying!" Though in Michigan alone I know of nine people who either just got their registrar's license, or are applying for one.
Getting a license isn't all that difficult, I don't think. Of course I can't really speak with authority on that yet! I have only been seriously studying for like 2 to 3 months, even though before that I had a
general knowledge of the standard from studying for youth contests. I do feel pretty well prepared.
Ok, I'll get my thoughts in line now and start at the beginning. What does a registrar do? Well, most obviously a registrar registers rabbits (or cavies!). (And because I can't find a better place, I'll mention here that rabbit and cavy licenses are achieved separately.) Many people are surprised to hear that yes, a registrar can register their own animals. You know, if you register your own rabbits you need only pay $2 each as opposed to $4.00, because half of that $4 goes to the ARBA, and half to you, the registrar. So if you're the registrar at a show and you register 40 rabbits a day, making $2 on each... well it helps for entry fees. And it really doesn't interfere much with showing your rabbits. Many registrars are 4H judges, and I know many newcomers to the rabbit shows consider any registrar a real expert, and will go to them with rabbit questions. One of the reasons I want to get my license is because I think that it will increase my score on achievement, royalty, and other youth contest applications--not to mention college apps. And of course, no one may apply for a judge’s license who has not been a registrar for two years or more.
Anyone who has raised rabbits (or cavies) and been an ARBA member for three years or more can apply for a license. Simply call the ARBA office and they'll mail you your application!
On your application for a license will be twenty spaces for signatures from adult ARBA members. I got mine pretty easily at the Coldwater show in July. Nearly everyone who signed was like "here I have some friends who can sign, too," so in pretty short order I had 26 signatures: some extra in case that I had a lapsed member sign.
The application also asked if you are colorblind... but what I began this sentence intending to say is that there is an area to request an examining judge. You may or may not get this judge to give you your exams, but it's likely.
This judge will administer your written and oral exams, upon your sending the application back to the ARBA with a fee of $25.00. Once you receive notification from the ARBA office that your application has been approved, and the name of your examining judge, it's up to you to contact that judge and set up a testing date. I believe the whole process must be completed within two years of your application being filed, so it's a good idea to study before applying. Try to set up a testing date right away, because if you fail you have to wait at least six months to retest.
The written test, I've been told, consists of 100, multiple-choice questions asking about the standards for each breed; the registration procedures, system, and requirements; and the general and breed-specific disqualifications. For the oral test, one must examine a few rabbits of different breeds, and show that you can tattoo a rabbit. I'm a little sketchy on what happens for the oral, but I'll update after Saturday!
As for study tips, the standard is a big book to study! I know that many people make flash cards, but instead I created a booklet (just 20 sheets of printer paper, folded and stapled) that summarized the important points of each breed, as well as other parts of the standard. This included the DQ's, severe faults, bone weight, and fur and ear specs for the various breeds, and other things like that. Don't forget the color requirements and eye colors too!
READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH SLOWLY…haha!
For the three spotted breeds (Checkered Giant, English Spot, and Rhinelander), I learned the marking disqualifications all together, and then the exceptions to them. Like, all three DQ for missing or double cheek spots, but the Rhinelander is the only one that does not DQ for more than one stray spot on the head. Grouping is really helpful when trying to memorize information. For instance, there are 6 breeds that don't call for a taper from the shoulders to the hips; 7 breeds that DQ for a dewlap; 2 breeds whose blue is to be a lavender shade; 5 breeds that DQ for over 50% color on brokens; 7 breeds with medium-fine bone... the list goes on and on. Exceptions are easy to remember too. Like, the Giant Chinchilla is the ONLY semi-arch breed whose arch start's mid-shoulder as opposed to in the back of the shoulder; the only chin breed with a flyback coat; the only breed with a dewlap disqualification, apart form the 7 that DQ for any dewlap; and the only chin breed that severely faults salt and pepper coloring. (Note: I don't know how important severe faults will be for the registrar's exam, I think they're more of a judges test thing. But I'm learning them anyway just in case!) Numbers are easy for me to remember for some reason, like all those groups mentioned above. Or like the Satin fur lengths: the key number is 1/8 of an inch. Notice that the ideal range for satin fur is 1/8", the guard hairs are to extend 1/8" above the undercoat, the minimum "allowable" length is 1/8" less than the minimum ideal, and the maximum allowable is 1/8" over the maximum ideal. On breeds with minimum ear lengths, be sure to remember to what ages those lengths apply.
I really didn't mean to turn this into a study guide--I'll write that later. However, when studying, do think about the reasons for the disqualifications, and they will be easier to remember than just random facts. Read the articles on breed specialty club websites and the ARBA judges training site: http://arba.net/judgestraining.htm and talk to breeders. Try to get a feel for the breeds, and what they're looking for, and often the DQs will then make sense.
No, you won't know the exact weights or point allocations for the breeds. But I was told that you should be aware of if a breed is 4 or 6 class, and the most important points of the breed. I'm learning the order of the features, or whatever you want to call them. i.e., the Netherland Dwarf is Type>Color>Fur>Condition, in order of importance. Also know the most important markings on marked breeds. And watch out for those harlequin eye colors!!!!
Once you've passed both the written and oral exams, all that is left is working with three judges and one registrar. You assist these officials at their work during the course of the show, learning all the way. At least 2 of the 3 judges and the registrar have to pass you. If they don't... well I don't know what happens. If they do: you're a registrar!
Another thing I would recommend is joining a registrars study yahoo group. The one that is currently active is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rabbitregistrarstudy/ but old ones http://groups.yahoo.com/group/registrarstudy/ and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ARBAstudygroup/ have TONS of good info in the archives and files.
Well that's all till Saturday- I have to make 70% on the written and 70% on the oral tests. And judge Steve Parker has dwarfs. I totally don't get dwarfs, or the breeds that pose like that. And tattooing those teeny tiny THICK ears... help me!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2006:
Well... I did remember all that stuff until today, but I think I've forgotten it already. Lets see, the DQ's for a Britannia petite are bulldog head, ears over 3 inches, dewlap, and what's that last one? Oh yeah, rollback coat.
I think I did OK on the written test. The only one that I know I missed is how many rabbits were registered last year. For the oral, I got this really jumpy ND sr buck to try to pose, and got bit really bad on my finger. And once I had gotten him all nicely worked up with my posing attempts I had to clamp tattoo him: bad idea!! The needles stuck in his ear like anything, he screamed, and when he finally got loose he leaped clear off the table into the judge's face, giving him a nice long scratch down the nose. Told ya I don't do dwarfs! And I missed that the dumb animal had a split... well you know. I did catch the mismatched toenails on the AFL though.
And now that everyone who doesn't like me is snickering, my friends are "aww-ing" thru their giggles, and those who don't know me are flat-out laughing at my bad luck and stupidity, I'll now confess that it really is still just Sunday, July 30th, I haven’t tested yet, that all that above was entirely made up, and I'm off to go find my standard. Wish me luck!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2006. FOR REAL!
I didn't like get any sleep last night, but I don't think that hurt me too bad since I've never needed a lot. My exams began and 9am, minus the time it took me to fall in love with Steve's homing pigeons!
They say that the written test usually takes an hour and the oral not over ten minutes. Well, they each took me half and hour to 45 minutes, since my examining judge likes to chat! At first I sat at his kitchen table, took my written test while half-listening and trying to reply to him telling me about when he got his licenses. It was interesting enough to hear... but not when I'm testing, please! LOL. Still, it didn't' take me too long. There were only 3 questions of 100 that I wasn't sure on. When I checked the answers when I got home, I got one of those three right, one wrong, and the other one was worded so weird that I'm still confused.
When that was done, we headed out to the barn for the oral test. He had me look at several rabbits, including New Zealands, a Holland Lop, a Dutch, and dwarfs. I checked them over for DQ's, answering his questions about what I was looking for. I evaluated some of the rabbits, and discussed the breeds with the Judge Steve, demonstrating my knowledge and handling ability. Finally, I tattooed some NZR juniors who were nice and well behaved.
I did pretty well: scored 200/200 on the oral exam! I won't know for two weeks about my score on the written, since it's graded by the ARBA executive director. Once I get my results back, if I passed, I can start working shows!
I did over-study some when it came to the written, but the info was useful in the oral. Like, I learned the point allocations of each breed, but was never asked about that in the written. Severe faults only came up as an option for a characteristic, but never the correct answer. Even in the short time I worked with Steve Parker today, I learned some new things. I bet I'll learn a ton working with judges: I can't wait! Feel free to email me with any questions! My email is bumperbunny@juno.com
UPDATE: I scored 192/200 on the written and 200/200 on the oral! Even though there are 100 questions, they score it by 200 points.
Links to online quizzes by Pam Nock. They need some checking, the silver fox and angoras especially, because they were done with an old standard. Also, they ask a few questions that go into more detail than you need to know for the registrar’s exam, but it never hurts to know them.






http://school.discovery.com/quizzes19/pamnock/WooledBreeds.html
REMEMBER THAT SABLE POINT MINI REX, CHOCOLATE DWARF HOTOT, and BROKEN NETHERLAND DWARF WERE ACCEPTED FOR THE FINAL PRESENTATION AT THE 2006 ARBA CONVENTION!
A few specific pointers:

Be sure to study the wool texture and length on the wooled breeds. (density is more important but it is pretty much the same in all breeds.)
Check out the english spot marking size specifications!
Breeds without a taper from shoulders to hindquarters: ND, DH, HM, Rhinelander, JW
Brokens:
- breeds that DQ for over 50% color: Rex, Polish, mini rex, JW, french angora (the french is the only angora that recognized broken)
- breedst that DQ for over 10% color: all excepting satin.
Toenails on broken varieties:
- fault unmatched on ML, FL, EL, and AFL
- fault any colored toenails on rex, french angora, holland lop
-no fault or disqualification for colored toenails: polish, satin, MR, JW,
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Breeds with ear lengths specified:
English Lop: DQ under 21 inches on all ages
Flemish: DQ under 5 and 3/4 inches on seniors. Ideal is 6+
Checkered Giant: DQ under 5 and 3/4 inches on seniors.
Beveren: DQ under 4 and 3/4 inches on seniors and intermediates.
Standard Chin: DQ over 5 inches.
Mini Rex: DQ over 3.5 inches.
Mini Satin: DQ over 3.25 inches.
Polish: DQ over 3 inches.
Britannia Petitie: DQ over 3 inches. Ideal 2".
Jersey Wooly: DQ over 3 inches. Ideal 2".
Dwarf Hotot: DQ over 2.75 inches.
Netherland Dwarf: DQ over 2.5 inches. Ideal 2".
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Breeds with fur lengths specified:
Am Chin and St Chin: Ideal 1 1/4 inches. Ideal range 1 1/8 to 1 3/8. fault under 1 inch. (confusing heh?)
Am Sable: guard hairs to extend 1/8 inch above underfur.
Blanc de Hotot: Ideal 1 1/4 with long, visible guard hair.
Beveren: Ideal range 1 1/4 to 1 1/2, DQ over 2 or under 1".
Holland Lop, Thrianta, and Lilac: Ideal 1 inch
Mini rex and rex: ideally 5/8". DQ under one-half inch and over seven-eighths inch.
Stain: "acceptable" range is seven-eights inch to 1.25 inches. Ideal range is 1 inch to 1 1/8 inch. guard hairs to extend 1/8inch above underfur.
Wool Lengths:
-all angoras DQ under 2
- AFL and JW dq under 1.5 inches.
Ideal wool lengths:
- EA: 3.5 to 5
- FA: 3.5 to 4.5
- GA: 4
- SA: 3
-JW: 3
- AFL: "at least 2")
Bottom of Form The following is an email I sent to a friend who asked me some questions about the above article. It contains some pointers that may be useful:
Did i overstudy for the written test? Yeah, a little bit. Like, i learned what the most important things are in each breed, the undercolors and belly/tail colors of varieties as obscure and unseen as French Lop Sable Point, the exact ear carriage of breeds where ear doesn't really matter, and the bone-weights desired for all breeds. That stuff you mostly only need to know if you become a judge: as long as there is no DQ on it. However, for the oral test, it helps to know as much about the breeds you will be handling as possible. Some people have suggested studying extra on the breeds your examining judge raises, but my judge borrowed breeds from someone else anyway. It is better to be ready to discuss the standards and correct type/fur/color for any breed. I definitely do recommend learning the severe faults of each breed. (usually denoted as "cut severely for...") I had a question on my test, "is smut on the dewlap of a Californian a fault, dq, permissible, or severe fault?" Just to give you an idea of what you need to know. You will of course want to know the ins and outs of the breeds when you work with judges. I've never talked to anyone that failed the oral, and only a few that failed the written. You only need to get 70%, so it's pretty easy. Most people i've talked to get about 85% on the written and 90-100% on the oral.
This is an old test guide by Karen Heintz. You'll need to check and update the answers.
Registrar Study Guide By Karen Heintz
Questions? "mailto:nmrrc@rconnect.com"
A Self Study Guide for those planning on taking the ARBA test to become a Registrar or for those needing to refresh their memory for the Judges Test.
The following information is intended to simplify the study of the American Rabbit Breeders Association's Standard of Perfection, by breaking up the information into certain areas of concentration. It is not intended to provide the reader with specific questions from the test, only examples of information that might be important to learn. Some of the questions may include examples of more detail than a Registrar may actually need, but knowledge is the key to improving our organization, so I have chosen to cover topics important to the overall education of any person studying the standard.
This information is not to be considered ALL that is needed to pass the exam. It is meant to be a study guide that is to be used in addition to the Standard of Perfection and the Yearbook. Please review all publications carefully before taking the test.
This outline will describe the areas of study that will follow.
1. Glossary of Terms
2. General disqualifications from competition and ARBA general faults
3. Overview Questions (Type Profiles)
4. Breed Questions Grouped according to similarities i.e. marked breeds, lopped breeds, wooled breeds, etc.
5. Registration Requirements
Glossary of Terms **** Important Areas of Study
Agouti - an animal with more than one color on each individual hair shaft.
Awn Fluff - soft crimped intermediate wool fibers in the Giant Angora
Awn Hair - the strong, straight guard hair protruding above the undercoat, also in the Giant Angora
Base Color / Undercolor - the color of the fur next to the skin
Breed - a class which reproduces itself with distinctive characteristics
Brindling - a mixture of two colors without a definite pattern
Simple Malocclusion - butting teeth where the incisors meet evenly
Condition - all that makes up the overall physical state of the rabbit including health, fur and grooming.
Crimp - the natural waviness of the fiber in wool
Density - the number of fibers in a given area
Depth - the amount of space between the top of the body to the lowest portion
Dewlap - a large fold of loose skin hanging from the throat
Finish - a fully prime animal showing a degree of perfection in condition
Guard Hair - the coarser protruding hair of the coat which gives it resilience
Iris - the colored portion of the eye
Mandolin - a rabbit with the arch starting at the back of the shoulders instead of at the nape of the neck.
Matted - wool that is tangled into a thick mass
Pedigree - a written chart of ancestors required for registration
Points - the ears, tail, nose and feet markings in Pointed Whites, Himmies and Californians
Prime - exhibiting ideal condition of coat and flesh
Ring Color - the intermediate portion of the shaft of an Agouti animal
Self - animals with the same colored hair over the entire body free of ticking
Solid - all non-broken animals
Type - the general shape of an animal denoting conformation
Wry Tail - a bent or twisted tail that is abnormal
ARBA General Disqualifications from Competition.
To begin this section please note the following statement - "All General Faults and Disqualifications from Competition apply to each breed's standard, unless specifically excepted."
To understand this better, let's consider the Rex standard.
Wrong undercolor is a general DQ. The opal color in a Rex calls for slate blue undercolor, however the breed standard only faults white undercolor on any part of the body. This would then be an application of the above statement. Even though most breeds use the DQ for improper undercolor, the particular breed, Rex, "excepts" specifically this DQ and calls it a fault. Another example of this is the general DQ for unmatched toenails on the same foot. Most broken colored animals are only faulted for a dark toenail in combination with white ones on the same foot. ( the ONLY broken animal that is NOT faulted for this is the broken Satin, where a dark toenail on a broken is not even a fault). These exceptions are noted in the breed standards.
It is very important for all Registrars to remember all of the ARBA Disqualifications from Competition and to understand that they must not register and animal that IN THEIR opinion has one. It is of no importance in the registration system how many legs the animal has won in the past, nor how many times the rabbit has been shown. If the animal in question has a DQ on the day it is to be registered, you must not continue with the registration.
This part of the Standard is relatively easy to memorize. Some DQ's like the pigeon breast that use to be found only in the English Lop standard, are general DQ's for every breed. Some of the DQ's are discretionary, like torn ears. Remember that they must "noticeably detract from the general appearance of the animal" in your opinion. Also notice the subtle differences between such DQ's as EXCESSIVE white hairs in a colored section and the ARBA General Fault of "stray white hairs in colored fur." The key work here is "excessive." Also notice the difference between the DQ for a tail permanently set to either side, and the fault for poor tail carriage. The fault for poor ear carriage is taken one step further in the DQ for ears carried "below the horizontal in regular eared breeds." Also remember the flip side to this with "ears naturally carried above the horizontal in lop eared breeds."
Following down the list of general disqualifications found on page 24 of the Standard, some important keys to remember are;
That in order for a cold to be a DQ, the animal " must show white purulent nasal discharge," not just a wet nose or matted front feet.
An abnormal eye discharge must be "noticeable and pronounced."
On male animals, the ARBA DQ calls for two normally descended testicles or none on a junior, but you, as a registrar, will be working with animals over 6 months of age, so this will be a moot point.
Dewlaps are to be a disqualification only when noted in the breed standard. There are many that do not address this issue at all and you need to be aware of those that do.
Remember that marbling of the eyes is acceptable in some of the Chinchilla breeds and those that allow blue-gray eyes.
On the tail, a portion missing is to be considered a DQ only if it is conspicuously out of proportion.
All Himalayan, Californian and Pointed White animals carry a DQ for white toenails. Colored toenail are a DQ in marked breeds in combination with white unless excepted in the breed standard. The Rhinelander and the English Spot except this and allow one or more colored toenails.
Any tan pattern markings in a Californian, Himmie, or Pointed White animal is a DQ (especially found on the underside of the tail and around the nostrils.)
A rabbit that is in a serious molt may make a poor impression, but it is considered only a fault, as is hutch stain and poor flesh condition.
An animal that is severely undernourished may not make senior weight, so you must be aware that this fault can become a disqualification regarding the proposed registration of an animal during examination.
Following is a list of sample questions that will test your knowledge of the previously discussed disqualifications and faults;
1. Mr. Breeder brings you a Californian male rabbit whose markings are very faded. The animal is in prime condition other than color, but upon examination you discover that the underside of the tail is undoubtedly white. Can you register the animal?
2. The above mentioned animal weighs 10 lbs. 8 oz. - can you register the animal?
3. Upon examination you discover that a Jersey Wooly has a very narrow chest with a protruding breastbone. The exhibitor that wants the animal registered shows you three Grand Champion legs that it has won. What do you do?
4. Mr. Breeder wants to register his Himalayan doe that has smut on its dewlap…..what do you do?
5. Mr. Breeder wants to register a Cinnamon with slate blue undercolor - what do you do?In each case you should be able to determine the correct answer without much trouble.
In number 1 (one), the white color on the underside of the tail is a tan pattern marking in a Californian colored animal, so you must not register the animal.
In number 2 (two), the top weight for a Cal buck is 10 pounds, the animal is not registerable at that weight.
In number 3 (three), the Jersey Wooly cannot be registered regardless of how much it has won, if you discover a disqualification on it. Judges sometimes miss what a registrar has more time to discover.
In number 4 (four), the smut on the dewlap is NOT a DQ, but the DEWLAP is!!!!! You must not register the animal - remember to consider all the points of a question before answering.
In number 5 (five), you must know that the correct undercolor of a Cinnamon is orange, and under the general disqualifications, the wrong undercolor is a DQ and the animal cannot be registered.
Overview Questions
1. True or False A rabbit must be a senior in order to be considered for registration with the ARBA.
2. True or False When filling out an application for registration, the term " agouti" is an appropriate color for a Mini Lop.
3. True or False Any rabbit that exhibits an ARBA Disqualification in not eligible for registration unless it has earned three legs.
4. Which of the following are not acceptable colors of the American Fuzzy Lop?
a. Silver Tipped Steel
b. Black Otter
c. Chestnut Agouti
d. Blue
5. Which of the following is an acceptable eye color for a Standard Chinchilla?
a. Blue/gray
b. Pink
c. Brown
6. Name the recognized colors of the English Spot._______________________________
7. Is a Californian rabbit that exhibits blue points acceptable for registration if all other qualifications are met? Yes or No
8. Under what circumstance can you register the rabbit of a person with a lapsed ARBA membership card? ________________________________________________________
9. Is a Polish with a dewlap eligible for registration? Yes or No
10. What is the only breed that has a disqualification for a bare spot? __________
11. What two breeds with a broken patterned variety DO NOT fault or disqualify for one or more colored toenails? _________________________________________________________
12. Which of the following breeds, if any, are considered to have snappy flyback fur?
a. Tans
b. Silvers
c. Polish
d. Mini Lops
13. What type of body would you expect to see in an American and a Beveren?
a. Semi Arched or Mandolin
b. Cylindrical
c. Compact
14. True or False In completing a registration application it is advisable but not required to include all three generations of weights on the ancestors.
15. Which of the following are recognized colors of a Rex rabbit?
a. Black Otter
b. Copper
c. Chinchilla
d. Tortoise
16. Which of the following are recognized colors of a Mini Rex?
a. Black Otter
b. Tortoise
c. Sable
d. Copper
17. True or False A pigeon breast is no longer a disqualification in an English Lop.
18. True or False A broken Satin with more that 50% color is eligible for registration, but a Mini Lop with the same pattern is not.
19. True or False The degree of silvering in a Silver is more important than the evenness.
20. The breed carrying the most number of points on the eye is:
a. Silver Marten
b. Netherland Dwarf
c. Polish
d. American Fuzzy Lop
21. The breed carrying the most number of total points on the head is the:
a. Netherland Dwarf
b. French Lop
c. American Fuzzy Lop
d. Britannia Petite
22. In which wooled breeds are the density more important than the texture?
a. English Angora
b. Satin Angora
c. Jersey Wooly
d. French Angora
23. In the English Spot, which of the following is a Disqualification?
a. One or more colored toenails
b. White in the upper portion of the ear
c. Less than three spots per side
d. A white spot in the butterfly
24. Is a Flemish Giant with less than the minimum ear length for a senior eligible for registration even though the animal meets all other requirements including weight? Yes or No
25. True or False A General Disqualification takes priority over any breed exception.
26. True or False All rabbits of the opal variety have a disqualification for white undercolor.
27. True or False A rabbit with a permanent tattoo in its left ear other than the official ARBA registration insignia or number, is not eligible to register.
28. What point colors of the Himalayan rabbit are now acceptable?
a. Chocolate
b. Black
c. Blue
d. Lilac
29. What point colors of the Himalayan Mini Rex are now acceptable?
a. Chocolate
b. Black
c. Blue
d. Lilac
30. True or False A tortoise Holland Lop may have white on the bottom of its tail.
31. True or False A broken tort Holland Lop may have white on the bottom of its tail.
32. What is the only area of markings on a Rhinelander that does not require both orange and black to be present? _____________________________________________________
33. A frosted pearl Mini Lop can have either brown or blue/gray eyes. True or False
34. Color on a Mini Lop is to be considered when? ________________________________
35. Flemish Giants have both a minimum overall length and a minimum ear length on all animals over 6 months of age. True or False
36. The feather over the eye circle of the English Spot is considered only a fault. True or False
37. A Crème D'Argent showing slate surface or undercolor in its tail in not registerable. True or False
38. The undercolor of a Cinnamon should be:
a. Slate Blue
b. Orange
c. Off white
39. The disqualification for ears in a Britannia Petite are for:
a. Over 2 1/2 inches in length
b. Over 2 1/4 inches in length
c. Over 3 inches in length
40. True or False A long narrow body on a Belgian Hare is only a fault.
41. True or False The proper color of a Belgian Hare is to be a rich mahogany.
42. In evaluating the wool of a Satin Angora which of the following are to be examined?
a. Density
b. Texture
c. Length
d. Sheen
43. Wool on the front feet of a Giant Angora is a Disqualification. True or False
44. Which of the following are Disqualifications of the French Angora?
a. Cottony wool in an adult coat
b. Any wool on the front feet from the toes to the ankle joint
c. A long oblong type body
45. True or False No crown in an American Fuzzy Lop is a Disqualification.
46. True or False In the Harlequin clean lines are more important than the number of variations.
47. Toenails in the magpie Harlequin may be:
a. white
b. dark
c. mismatched
48. True or False The combination of fur, color and condition are more important in a Havana than the general type.
49. True or False Markings are more important in a Himalayan than general type.
50. When registering a Jersey Wooly the body should be assessed by feeling and not by sight alone. True or False
51. The undercolor of a Lilac is to be:
a. Crème
b. Blue
c. Medium dove gray
52. True or False An English Lop can actually be disqualified for a crown.
53. In the Giant Angora the strong straight hair protruding about the fleece is called the:
a. Awn Fluff
b. Awn Hair
c. Underwool
54. Color on the rear leg of a Californian rabbit should not extend more than:
a. 2 inches above the hock joint
b. 4 inches above the hock joint
55. True or False When registering a rabbit the Registrar must tattoo the right ear with either the registration number or the "R" insignia.
56. All of the following are acceptable colors of the jersey Wooly except:
a. Blue Tortoise Shell
b. Silver Tipped Steel
c. Seal
d. Smoke Pearl Marten
57. All of the following are acceptable colors of the Holland Lop except:
a. Silver Tipped Steel
b. Chocolate Pointed White
c. Black Otter
d. Frosted Pearl
58. In evaluating the side markings of the Checkered Giant, which of the following traits are important?
a. Balance
b. Placement
c. Graduation
d. Distinction
59. What part of the Flemish Giant is very important in determining the best balanced specimen?
a. Hindquarters
b. Ear Base
c. Feet and legs
d. Head
60. True or False A broken Satin that is more than 50% colored is not eligible for registration.
61. True or False A broken Mini Rex that is more than 50% colored is not eligible for registration
. 62. There are two varieties of the Palomino - name them _____________________________
63. Absence of sheen is a disqualification in what breeds?____________________________
64. Which breed has a standing fur that remains upright when stroked from the rump to the head? ________________
65. True or False The markings on a Silver Marten are more important than the type, color and fur.
66. True or False A dewlap is not mentioned in the Tan standard.
67. True or False An English Spot with two stray head spots is not eligible for registration.
68. An English Spot must have how many spots on each side to be eligible for registration?
a. Two
b. Five
c. One
69. True or False The eyes of a white American should be a brilliant blue.
70. A French Angora should or should not have wool on the front feet from the toes to the ankle joint.
71. True or False A broken patterned American Fuzzy Lop should not be registered with less than 10% color on its body, even if it has complete head markings.
72. True or False Broken English Angoras must be not more than 50% colored to register.
Type Profiles

What are the Semi- Arch breeds? ( Mandolin Type)
American
Beveren
English Lop
Flemish Giant
Giant Chinchilla
Which are considered Compact in Type?
American Fuzzy Lop
English Angora
Standard Chinchilla
Dwarf Hotot
Dutch
Florida White
Havana
Holland Lop
Jersey Wooly
Lilac
Mini Lop
Mini Rex
Netherland Dwarf
Polish
Silver
The Full Arch breeds are as follows:
Belgian Hare
Britannia Petite
Checkered Giant
English Spot
Rhinelander
Tan
What are the Commercial Type rabbits?
French, Giant and Satin Angoras
Champagne d' Argent
Californian
Cinnamon
American Chinchilla
Crème d'Argent
French Lop
Harlequin
Hotot
New Zealand
Palomino
Rex
American Sable
Satin
Silver Fox
Silver Marten
The only Cylindrical Type animal is the:
Himalayan.
Know the terms surface color, undercolor, ring color and definition. Individual Breed Concerns and Questions While learning 45 completely different sets of individual breed standards may seem an overwhelming task, when the breeds are grouped according to similarities, the job becomes much simpler. To begin this discussion let's start with the Angora breeds. Six different breeds have wool instead of fur…..English, French, Satin and Giant Angoras, Jersey Woolies and American Fuzzy Lops. We will include the AFL's in our group of wooled breeds, and then will consider them again with the lopped group. The primary importance of classifying these animals together is to form bonds of memory about certain ones. The following groupings make sense to learn together. 1. DQ for wool below the ankle joint - Jersey Wooly, French Angora and Satin Angora. 2. DQ for normal fur on either the front or the hind feet - English Angora and Giant Angora. NOTE - The American Fuzzy Lop only faults wool on the hind feet below the hock and wool on the front feet from the toes to the first joint of the leg. 3. Only the Jersey Wooly has more points on the texture of its wool than its density - all the other wooled breeds have more points on their density with the exception of the Satin Angora where density and texture are equal. 4. The Satin Angora, the Giant Angora and the French Angora all have commercial type - the other three have compact type. 5. There are NO tan pattern or ticked AFL's allowed. ( no steels) 6. Ticked Jersey Woolies are not recognized. 7. Giant Angoras are only recognized in REW's. 8. Brokens are allowed in American Fuzzy Lops and French Angoras.
The next group discussed will be the lop eared rabbits, i.e. Mini Lops, French Lops, Holland Lops, English Lops, and again the American Fuzzy Lop. 1. All lopped breeds exhibit crowns except the English Lop where it is considered a fault - the American Fuzzy Lop standard says a crown is "desirable". 2. Pointed Whites are not allowed in English Lops and French Lops. 3. In the Mini Lop, color is to be considered only when all other points on the rabbit are equal. 4. Mini, Holland and French Lops have rollback fur - English Lops have flyback fur and AFL's have wool. 5. In broken lops, the English and the French "prefer" blanket patterns and have a fault for body patterns "not conforming with the general pattern description". 6. Holland, Minis and AFL's can have either patched or blanket patterns, but do disqualify for a complete absence of nose markings and the complete absence of color on one or both eyes. The AFL standard includes a comment not to cut severely for lightly marked broken patterns.
The next group will be the marked breeds including the English Spot, the Checkered Giant and the Rhinelander. 1. All three of these breeds are considered Full Arch Type. 2. Any colored toenail is a DQ in a Checkered Giant, but one or more colored toenails are permissible in both the English Spot and the Rhinelander. 3. White spots in the upper half of either ear are a DQ in the English Spot and the Rhinelander, but only a fault in the Checkered Giant. 4. The Rhinelander must have a representation of BOTH colors in any marked area except the cheek spots. 5. Rhinelanders have a DQ for fewer than three spots on either side. In the English Spot the DQ is for "side markings completely missing on one or both sides". Checkers have a DQ for a missing loin or hip marking.
The three Chinchilla breeds also have some similarities. 1. All three have a Disqualification for white on the hind feet that lack blue undercolor. 2. The American Chin and the Standard Chin may have eyes any color except pink, while the Giant Chin must have brown eyes. 3. The Giant Chin can easily be distinguished from the gray Flemish because its fur is flyback instead of the rollback fur on the Flemish. Both the American and Standard Chin have rollback fur.
The following will be a list of certain peculiarities for each breed. This is not to be considered the only or the most important part of each breed, but it will point out some aspects from each breed standard to be studied.
AMERICAN - Mandolin type - Blue is to be a dark slate blue - White has pink eyes ( unlike the Beveren).
AMERICAN FUZZY LOP- Ears should extend 1/2 to 1 inch below the jaw with regular fur, not wool. Crown is desirable.
AMERICAN SABLE - only breed which DQ's for any animal in the breed without a ruby glow to the eyes.
ENGLISH ANGORA - short coupled body - DQ for complete absence of ear fringes or tassels and wool less than 2 inches.
FRENCH ANGORA - Commercial type - underwool is to be heavily crimped. No advantage to wool over 3 1/2 inches…DQ for wool less than 1 1/2 inches.
GIANT ANGORA - Wool fleece has three hair types, underwool, awn fluff and awn hair.
SATIN ANGORA - Density, Texture, Length and Sheen are all even in points on this animal - wool is to be fine, soft and silky.
BEVEREN - Mandolin shape - Black, White and Blue (light lavender blue). The eye color of the Whites is to be a brilliant blue.
BELGIAN HARE - Faults mahogany color - color is to be a "brilliant, rich deep red, of a tan or chestnut shade". DQ for complete lack of ticking.
BRITANNIA PETITE - DQ dewlap - DQ bulldog head - DQ ears over 3 inches in length
CALIFORNIAN - Color of points to be a "near black as possible", but any other color of points is only a fault. DQ for color extending more than 2 inches about the hock joint of the hind leg.
CHAMPAGNE D'ARGENT- Color to be a bluish-white with a DQ for cream color or yellow cast.
CHECKERED GIANT - DQ for more than one break in the spine or a single break that is more than 1/4 inch long. DQ for split butterfly or a strip of white on the lower edge of the lip.
AMERICAN CHINCHILLA - Rollback fur - medium dewlap is permissible in does -remember the need for blue undercolor on the hind feet.
GIANT CHINCHILLA - only chin that must have brown eyes. - DQ for large, double or side carried dewlap.
STANDARD CHINCHILLA - compact body - only FAULTS an excessive dewlap
CINNAMON - Under color to be orange - flyback fur - should have distinct mask or butterfly effect on the nose and dark eye circles.
CRÈME D'ARGENT - DQ for slate coloring in surface or under color - DQ for white toenails.
DUTCH - you need to learn the marking descriptions and the DQ for a tied front leg. The Dutch is the only breed with a DQ for bare spots.
DWARF HOTOT - eyebands are to be black, as dark as possible - DQ for incomplete eyebands - DQ for ears over 2 3/4 inches
ENGLISH SPOT - one or more colored toenails are permissible - flyback fur - DQ for double cheek spot or slit cheek spot - also for white spot in upper 1/2 of ear -side spots are judged on graduation, distinction and balance.
FLEMISH GIANT - body should be as long and powerful as possible - DQ for ear length less than 5 3/4 inches on SENIORS. Many DQ's on the legs, including short legs, fine, thin bone, cow hocks, flat feet and weak ankles.
FLORIDA WHITE - only breed with no breed DQ's except the ARBA General Disqualifications. Depth of body should approximate the width at the hindquarters, loin, rib section and shoulders.
HARLEQUIN - Japanese and Magpie Varieties - DQ for bald or dark face…..DQ for white toenails in Japanese - definition of color more important than number of alterations.
HAVANA - Flyback fur with lots of luster - slightly coarser in texture than the undercoat.
HIMALAYAN - Lilac variety has been added since this standard was published -DQ for dewlap - Markings with 43 points.
HOTOT- DQ for guard hair not visible - color is to be a frosty white
JERSEY WOOLY -DQ for ears over 3 inches - DQ for wool shorter than 1 1/2 inches
LILAC - color to be medium dove gray with blue-gray eyes that glow ruby red in subdued light.
ENGLISH LOP - DQ for ears less than 21 inches on ALL ages. Has flyback fur of medium length. Blanket pattern preferred on brokens.
FRENCH LOP - 6 class animal - DQ for fine bone - has rollback fur - Blanket pattern on brokens is preferred.
HOLLAND LOP - to be posed with front feet resting lightly on the table - ears should extend no more than 1 inch below the jaw line. - watch for slipped crown.
MINI LOP - Thick, massive body desirable - color to be considered only if all else is equal
NETHERLAND DWARF - DQ for dewlap - DQ for ears over 2 1/2 inches -has rollback fur
NEW ZEALAND - DQ for white shadow bars on front or hind feet of reds - DQ for extremely small bone
PALOMINO - two colors, Golden and Lynx - cut for smut on head or body
POLISH - Brokens just accepted as of Portland convention - DQ for ear length over 3 inches - DQ for dewlap
REX / MINI-REX - both require dense fur with length no less than 1/2 inch and no more than 7/8 inch. The REX recognize Black Otters and Sables, the MINI REX recognize Torts ( the lilacs were added after the standard was printed). Other than that the colors are the same except for the wording of the Himalayan Mini Rex ( only black or blue points) and the Californian Rex ( points as black as possible, thus allowing for chocolate points to be faulted).
RHINELANDER - DQ for any marked area except the cheek spots without representation of both colors. Small dewlap permissible on senior does.
SATIN - only breed with a "broken" pattern that does not fault for one or more colored toenails. Satin fur has a finer diameter hair shaft and a more transparent hair shell.
SILVER - The evenness of the silvering is more important than the degree of silvering. Short snappy flyback fur (one of two standards that calls for snappy flyback)
SILVER FOX - known for its long dense fur that remains upright when stroked from the rump to the head. Fault for fur less than 1 1/2 inches.
SILVER MARTEN - Markings are to be the final consideration after type, color and fur, so they are not judged as a marked breed. TAN - the other breed with the snappy flyback fur (besides Silvers). 60 points on color and markings and only 25 on general type.
Other general points to consider: Broken Rex and Mini Rex have a DQ for more than 50% color or less than 10%, while broken Satins only fault it. Broken Mini Lops are to be DQ'd for less than 10% coloration, but American Fuzzy Lops' are not to be faulted for extremely light markings and neither of those standards mention heavy color.
ARBA Registration Requirements (found in the ARBA Yearbook)
1. Owner must show a current ARBA membership card, or you must collect the membership fee at the time of the registration.
2. Animal must be 6 months of age and meet all requirements for a Senior animal of that breed. It must have a three generation pedigree showing all weights.
3. Animal must be free of disqualifications and make the senior weight.
4. Owners must proofread the application and verify the information on it.
5. Registration tattoo must be placed in the right ear. Animal must have a legible tattoo matching the pedigree in the left ear.
6. A fee of $4 per animal will be charged.
7. Nothing may be changed once the registration is issued, except the weight of the animal with the verification of the registrar.
NOTE - If a rabbit is registered as being co-owned by an adult, it may not compete in a youth sanctioned show.
* If you are asked if an animal MUST be a senior to be registered, remember that the rule is that it must be at least 6 months of age (not a senior in a 6 class animal), and that it must meet all SENIOR requirements.
Answer Key:
1) False - Six class animals need only be 6 months of age, but they must meet all senior requirements.
2) False - The complete color must be noted as in chestnut agouti or opal
3) False - a rabbit that exhibits an ARBA Disqualification is not eligible to register regardless of the number of legs it has earned.
4) Silver Tipped Steels and Black Otters are not acceptable colors of the AFL.
5) Brown is preferred, but any matching eyes other than pink are OK
6) Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gold, Gray, Lilac, Tort
7) Yes, the standard only says " as black as possible" leaving the room open for blues
8) Only if you collect the dues at the time of the registration and include them with the application to the ARBA.
9) No
10) Dutch
11) Satins and now the new guys on the block, the broken Polish - all other broken patterned animals are faulted for one or more colored toenails.
12) Tans and Silvers
13) Semi arched or Mandolin
14) False - all weights must be included
15) Black otter and Chinchilla
16) Tortoise
17) False - a pigeon breast is now a DQ in all breeds under General Disqualifications
18) False - a Mini Lop can be registered with more than 50% color
19) False - the evenness is more important than the degree
20) Polish
21) American Fuzzy Lop
22) English Angoras and French Angoras - in the Jersey Wooly the Texture is more important and in the Satin Angora the texture and the density carries the same points
23) Both b and d
24) No - all "senior" requirements must be met
25) False
26) False - standard Rex excepts the General Disqualification making white undercolor only a fault in that breed
27) False - the left ear is for the personal tattoo and must match the 3 generation pedigree
28) a ,b, c, and d
29) b and c
30) False
31) True
32) Cheek Spots
33) True
34) When all else is equal
. 35) False - the DQ is for animals that are seniors
36) False - not to be faulted at all
37) True
38) Orange
39) Over 3 inches in length
40) False - this is a desirable trait
41) False - mahogany color is a fault
42) a, b, c and d
43) False
44) a and b
45) False
46) True
47) a, b, and c
48) True
49) True
50) True
51) Medium dove gray
52) False - it is only a fault
53) b
54) a
55)True
56) b
57) c
58) a, b, and d
59) b
60) False
61) True
62) Golden and Lynx
63) Satin and Satin Angora
64) Silver Fox
65) False
66) False
67) False
68) c
69) False
70) Should not
71) False - a lightly patterned animal is not to be faulted
72) False - Broken English Angoras are not recognized
Practice Questions by Pam Nock:
I did these questions a few years ago (before the new standard came out), so you'll need to double check and update them. Pam
1. Which 1 of the 5 body types is to show more depth than width?
A. Full Arch Type
2. Of the 5 Semi-Arch (Mandolin) body types, which breed calls for the arch to begin at the middle of the shoulder, rather than at the back of the shoulder?
A. Giant Chin
3. In a class of 51 or more entries, the judge should not make more than how many placings?
A. 25
4. What 3 considerations is the commercial normal fur class judged on and which is the most important?
A. Texture 40 pts. (most important)
Density 30 pts
Balance/Condition 30 pts.
5. Fryer Fur Class is judged in two separate classes: Colored & White.
True or False
A. False (white & colored judged together for fryers)
6. Meat Pens: List the 4 judging factors in order of importance.
A. Meat Type (40 pts.)
Condition (30 pts.)
Uniformity (20 pts.)
Fur (10 pts.)
7. True or False: The California breed standard excludes the following classes from the body smut disqualification: meat pens, single fryers and pre-juniors.
A. False: this exclusion does not include the pre-junior class
8. What 2 elements are considered within the broken color patterns?
A. pattern & color
9. Any broken patterned rabbit with a fully colored head is disqualified because it does not satisfy the requirements for broken head markings. True or False?
A. False: see pg. 28 of Standard
10. White spots on the ears or white tipped ears are a disqualification in any broken patterned breed. T or F?
A. False (faulted)
11. Excessive white hairs in the colored section of brokens is not considered a disqualification in any breed. True or False?
A. False
12. True or False? It is not acceptable to show a rabbit with a leg band.
A. False - however, the rabbit must also have a legible tattoo in it’s left ear.
13. Lack of shading on a seal is considered a fault. True or False?
A. False - disqualification
14. List the 6 alternating markings that define the Harlequin pattern.
A. Ears, Face, Chest, Body, Forelegs,
Rear Legs (see page 30 of SOP)
15. What is the most recent variety accepted to the Satin standard.
A. Otter (black, blue, chocolate, lilac)
16. What is the most recent variety accepted to the American Fuzzy Lop standard?
A. Blue Tort
17. What recent major change has been made in the judging of Harlequins?
A. Harlequins are now to be judged as 2 groups (Jap & Magpie) rather than individual varieties.
18. What major change was made to the Holland Lop standard?
A. Moved to alphabetical order and their own separate color guide
19. What 4 varieties are allowed multiple eye colors?
A. chinchilla, pearl, frosty and harlequin
20. The New Zealand White and Rex standards call for their body types to exemplify what qualities?
A. Meat producing qualities
21. In breeds that break down the body points, what are the 3 major considerations and what is their order of importance?
1. Hindquarters
2. Midsection
3. Shoulders
22. List the 3 considerations of the agouti fur shaft and their order of importance.
1. Surface Color
2. Ring Color
3. Under Color
23. In the Silver pattern, which is more important: evenness or degree of silvering?
A. Evenness
24. “Fine Boned, Diminutive & Slender” best describe which breed?
A. Britannia Petite
25. What is the fur length disqualification for Beverens?
A. Fur under 1” or over 2”
26. Name the 4 compact breeds whose body types do not call for a taper from the hindquarters to the shoulders.
A. Dwarf Hotot, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly and Netherland Dwarf
27. Which mandolin type breed has a disqualification for an excessively large or side carried dewlap?
A. Giant Chin
28. Name the 7 other breeds that have dewlap disqualifications.
A. Dwarf Hotot, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Silver, Himalayan and Britannia Petite
29. What group have tortoises been moved to in the Netherland Dwarfs?
A. shaded group (previously AOV)
30. What are the maximum ear lengths allowed for the following breeds?
Standard Chinchilla 5”
Mini Rex 3 1/2”
Jersey Wooly 3”
Britannia Petite 3”
Polish 3”
Dwarf Hotot 2 3/4 “
Netherland Dwarf 2 1/2”
31. What are the minimum ear lengths allowed for the following breeds and what ages do they apply to?
English Lop 21” - all
Flemish Giant 5 3/4” - Sr.
Checkered Giant 5 3/4” - Sr.
Beveren 4 3/4” - Sr/Int.
32. What is the minimum wool length for the Jersey Wooly and American Fuzzy Lop?
A. 1 1/2 inches
33. How many spots are desired on the side marking of a Rhinelander?
A. 6-8
34. How many alterations are desired in the Harlequin breed?
A. 5-7
35. What is the ideal length for rex fur?
A. 5/8
36. What are the minimum and maximum fur lengths for rex fur?
A. 1/2 minimum -- 7/8 maximum
37. What is the allowable fur length for Beverens?
A. 1-2 inches
38. Silver Fox fur less than 1 1/2 inch is a disqualification. T or F
A. False (faulted)
39. What is the desired width of the Hotot eyeband?
A. 1/16” - 1/8”
40. What is the maximum width allowed for Hotot eyebands?
A. 3/16”
41. What is the ideal length of Satin fur?
A. 1 - 1 1/8 inches
42. What is the allowable length of Satin fur?
A. 7/8 - 1 1/4
42. How far should the guard hair extend above the under fur on Satins?
A. 1/8” (ideal)
43. What is the minimum body length for a senior Flemish Giant and how is the measurement taken?
A. 20” - from the nose to the base of the tail
44. How far can the color extend up the rear leg of a Californian?
A. No more than 2”
45. Which of the following list a disqualification for more than 1 stray spot on the head? Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander.
A. Checkered Giant & English Spot
46. The Rhinelander must have a minimum of how many side markings?
A. 3
47. Which of the following do not disqualify for spots or markings on the front legs? Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander.
A. English Spot
48. Which of the following do not disqualify for white spots in the upper half of the ear? Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander.
A. Checkered Giant
49. Which of the following list a disqualification for any break in the spine over 1/4”? Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander.
A. Checkered Giant
50. Which of the following would disqualify for more than one stray spot on the shoulder? Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander.
A. Checkered Giant, Rhinelander
51. List the age and weight requirements of the following classes:
Meat Pen, Fryer, Roaster, Stewer
A. Meat Pen 3-5 lbs. under 10 wks.
Fryer 3-5 lbs. under 10 wks.
Roaster 5-8 lbs. under 6 months
Stewers 8+ lbs. - 6 months and over
52. List the 4 breeds that disqualify for broken color patterns with over 50% body color.
A. French Angora, Mini Rex, Rex, Polish
53. Which breed does not disqualify for broken color pattern with less than 10% body color?
A. Satin
55. Marking or ground color that exceeds 50% on a Harlequin is considered a fault or disqualification?
A. Fault
56. The ear lacing on the tip of the American Chins ear should be how wide? 1/16” or 1/8”
A. 1/16
57. What is the ideal fur length for the American Chin?
A. 1 1/4”
58. True or False. Fur 1 1/8 or 1 3/8 on the American Chin would be faulted.
False: this is the allowed length range
59. What is the ideal fur length for the Standard Chinchilla?
A. 1 1/4”
60. Ideally, how long should a Dutch stop be?
A. 1/3 the length of the foot
61. Name the 4 commercial breeds that have rollback fur.
A. American Sable, American Chinchilla, French Lop, Hotot
62. List the fur types for the following breeds:
Standard Chinchilla - rollback
Dutch - flyback
Dwarf Hotot - rollback
Florida White - flyback
Havana - flyback
Lilac - rollback
Polish - flyback
Silver - flyback
American - flyback
Beveren - rollback
Giant Chinchilla - flyback
Flemish Giant - rollback
English Lop - flyback
63. What is the difference between Rex & Mini Rex fur?
A. None
64. What is the difference in Silvering between the Silver and the Silver Fox?
A. The Silver Fox has white or white tipped hairs. The Silver calls for white guard hairs.
65. Silver Fox fur type:
A. Standing
66. What are the two paramount features of the Silver Fox breed?
A. The long Silvered fur and the ability to produce meat.
67. Label whether the following breeds fault or disqualify for mandolin type:
American Sable - Fault
American Chinchilla - DQ
Californian - F
Creme D’ Argent - F
New Zealand - F
Hotot - DQ
68. What 3 markings make up the “side pattern” on the English Spot?
A. chain, body, hip
69. What is the proper guard hair color for the gray English Spot?
A. black
70. What is the proper undercolor for the gray English Spot?
A. dark slate
71. What are the 3 primary considerations when judging the side markings of the Checkered Giant?
A. Balance, Placement, Distinction
72. Fill in the missing primary consideration when judging the side markings of the English Spot.
Balance, Placement, Graduation
73. Which of the following list a fault for herringbone spine?
Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander
A. Checkered Giant and Rhinelander
74. A group of spots on the side marking of a Checkered Giant is a fault. True or False?
A. False
75. Belly spots on the Checkered Giant and English Spot are faulted. True or False?
A. False
76. Each individual spot on the side marking of a Rhinelander must show both colors.
True or False?
A. False
77. What is the minimum wool length for the Angora breeds?
A. 2 inches
78. What are the 3 major considerations when judging the Rhinelander?
A. type, color, markings
79. Which of the 3 major considerations listed above is the most important?
A. type
80. Tortoise color appearing on the Rhinelander is faulted. True of False?
A. False (disqualified)
81. Rhinelander eye color:
A. brown
82. The proper ear carriage for a Rhinelander would be erect or “V”?
A. “V”
82. Would a spot on the hock of a Rhinelander be faulted, disqualified or permitted?
A. Permitted
83. Brindling of color on the Rhinelander spots would be faulted or disqualified?
A. faulted
84. Feathering over the eye circle of a Rhinelander is a fault, disqualification or neither?
A. Neither
85. What is the ideal size of a Rhinelander spot?
A. 1 inch
86. True or False. A large eye circle is desired on the Rhinelander.
A. False (faulted)
87. What color guard hair does the Champagne D’Argent have?
A. jet black
88. What color guard hair does the Creme D’Argent have?
A. Orange
89. The Satin standard faults soft, fine, silky fur. True or False?
A. False (desired)
90. What are the two basic differences of Satin fur from normal fur?
1. Finer diameter hair shaft
2. Transparent hair shell
91. “Plush” & “Springy” would best describe which of the following fur types?
Standing, Rex, Wool, Normal, Rollback
A. Rex
92. “Frosty” white would best describe the white color of which breed(s)?
Satin, Beveren, Hotot
A. Hotot
93. A “wild, alert” expression is most associated with which breed(s)?
Britannia Petite, Belgian Hare, Tan
A. Belgian Hare
94. Which breed should exhibit the appearance of “alertness & springiness”?
Britannia Petite, Rhinelander, English Spot
A. Rhinelander
95. Which breed should have eyes that exhibit a “reposeful” expression?
Giant Chinchilla, Californian or Flemish Giant ?
A. Flemish Giant
96. A “soft, silky” wool is desired for the American Fuzzy Lop. True or False?
A. False (disqualification)
97. “Orange shot silver” best describes which American Fuzzy Lop variety?
A. Lynx
98. “Roundness” best describes the body type of which Angora breed?
A. English Angora
99. “Oval & Oblong” best describe the body type of which Angora breed?
A. French Angora
100. Which of the Angora breeds calls for a “well nourished” body?
A. Giant Angora
101. “Plump, firm, meaty” best describes which breed?
New Zealand White, Californian, Satin?
A. Californian
102. Which commercial breed is shown with it’s front feet resting lightly on the table?
A. French Lop
103. Which breed faults “trowel” shaped ears?
A. English Lop
104. “Fined boned, diminutive & slender” best describe which breed?
Britannia Petite, English Spot, Tan
A. Britannia Petite
105. Which breed’s fur exhibits a fur that is “elegant, polished and imparts luster and high gloss”?
Havana, Tan, Satin
A. Tan
106. Which breed calls for a chocolate color of “bittersweet chocolate”?
Havana, Satin, Tan
A. Havana
107. Which breed’s coat exhibits “easy care” properties?
A. Jersey Wooly
108. What term best describes the Flemish Giant type?
A. Balanced
109. Which breed(s) call for a “lavender” shade of blue?
Beveren, American, Harlequin, Satin
A. Beveren, Harelquin
110. Which breed(s) call for a “medium” shade of blue?
Polish, American Fuzzy Lop,
Jersey Wooly
A. American Fuzzy Lop
111. Which color standard calls for a “beige/almond” color for the blue and lilac tort?
A. Angoras
112. Which breed(s) exhibit a “sheen”.
A. Satin & Satin Angora
113. A rich mahogany color is desired for the Belgian Hare. True or False?
A. False (fault)
114. A “salt & pepper” appearance of the chinchilla fur causing lack of contrast is due to:
A. weak color on tips of guard hairs
115. Which 2 wooled breeds disqualify for excessively “coarse” wool?
A. English Angora and Giant Angora
116. Which 2 wooled breeds disqualify for excessively “soft or cottony” wool?
A. French Angora & American Fuzzy Lop
117. Which mandolin breed is to be judged primarily on its commercial value and it meat-producing qualities?
A. Giant Chinchilla
118. Name the 1 full arch breed that has an intermediate class.
A. Checkered Giant
120. Name a commercial breed that is 4-class.
American Sable, French Angora, Satin Angora, Harlequin, Rex, Silver Marten
121. What is the only breed that calls for a blue-gray eye color for the fawn variety?
A. Netherland Dwarf
122. Japanese Harlequin permissible toenail colors include _________ ,
dark or mismatched.
123. Magpie Harlequin permissible toenail colors include ____________,
dark or mismatched.
124. List the 4 markings of the Cinnamon:
lap spots, points, mask/butterfly,
eye circles
125. Markings on the hind legs of a Checkered Giant would be a fault or disqualification?
A. fault
126. Any other point color in the Californian besides black is a disqualification. True or False?
A. False (any other color faulted)
127. Color above the elbow joint of a Californian is desired. True or False?
A. False (disqualified)
128. Which is the more desirable placement of the demarcation line on a Tan : high or low?
A. High enough to show Tan, but not too high as to cause the demarcation line to be uneven
129. The demarcation line on a Tan should extend to the hind foot between which 2 toes?
A. 2nd and 3rd
130. The Blue American lists a disqualification for what color tint?
A. silver-gray
131. Fill in the blanks for the American Fuzzy Lop Chinchilla variety disqualifications:
Extremely light or dark color;
brown patches of color;
extreme brownish ring color;
lack of black ear lacing.
132. The American Fuzzy Lop Squirrel disqualifies an extreme bluish tinge in the ring color.
133. Any other color other than rich sepia brown markings on the American Fuzzy Lop Sable Point are faulted. True or False?
A. False (disqualification)
134. A disqualification for white belly or underside of tail is listed for which American Fuzzy Lop variety?
A. Tortoise
135. White belly is listed as a disqualification for which Angora varieties?
A. Pearl & all Tortoises
136. List 4 common disqualification for Himalayan/Californian/Pointed White pattern markings.
1. absence of any marking
2. white spot in any marking
3. smut on usable portion of the pelt
4. any tan pattern marking
137. Name a common disqualification for an Agouti.
A. Lack of banding/ring color
138. The Checkered Giant standard lists one color disqualification. What is it?
A. The Blue variety lists “any 3 colors” as a disqualification
139. The two disqualifications listed for the Gray Dutch color are:
1. Absence of ________________ over the colored portion of the body.
2. Lack of uniform disbursement of _____________________________
140. Fill in the blank with the proper wording for the Steel Dutch disqualification:
“Ring pattern over the back ___ upper sides”
141. A white underside of the tail in a Steel Dutch is:
faulted, disqualified or desired?
A. disqualified
142. The tort Dutch lacking shading would be faulted or disqualified?
A. disqualified
143. What is the only disqualification listed for the Gray English Spot?
A. Guard hair color other than black
143. Shading color other than smoky-gray on the English Spot Tort is faulted. True or False
A. False (disqualified)
144. The Steel Gray Flemish Giant lists what disqualification?
A. Ring color over the back (slight ring on lower body permitted)
145. A white spot on the belly of a Japanese Harlequin would not be a disqualification. True of False?
A. False (Light/White Agouti markings including belly are allowed, however white “spots” are a disqualification)
146. What is the only breed that does not disqualify the wrong undercolor on an opal?
A. Rex
147. Lack of ear lacing is a disqualification for which 3 Jersey Wooly varieties?
A. Chestnut, Chinchilla, Squirrel
148. The lack either of which 2 markings are a disqualification for the Jersey Wooly Tan Pattern group?
A. eye circles or nostril markings
149. What 3 Mini Rex varieties call for the disqualification of any Harlequin type markings?
A. Castor, Chinchilla and Opal
150. Lynx Mini Rex & Rex disqualify what undercolor?
A. blue
151. Opal Mini Rex call for what color intermediate band?
A. Fawn
152. Red Rex and Mini Rex list a disqualification for what undercolors?
A. Blue or Gray
153. Is blue undercolor in the Seal Rex desired, faulted or disqualified?
A. disqualified
154. Tan Netherland Dwarfs disqualify for what belly undercolor?
A. Slate-blue
155. Black and Red New Zealands disqualify for shadow bars
on the front or hind feet.
156. An excessive brownish cast on a black New Zealand is considered “poor” color and is faulted. True or False
A. False (disqualification)
157. Red New Zealands are disqualified for what color extremes?
A. Mahogany red or pale yellowish
158. Extremely heaving ear lacing on the New Zealand Red would be faulted or disqualified?
A. disqualified
160. Red Satins list a disqualification for what undercolor?
A. white
161. Blue or Lilac color on the Siamese Satin would be faulted or disqualified?
A. disqualified
162. Label the following as Faults or Disqualifications for the Copper Satin.
1. Extreme dark/light surface color -DQ
2. lack of bright coppery orange ring color - Fault
3. absence of slate blue undercolor over back & sides - DQ
4. faded under color - Fault
5. absence of ring color - DQ
163. Lack of slate blue undercolor on the Copper Satin’s tail is a disqualification. True or False?
A. False
164. White belly undercolor on the Copper Satin is a disqualification. True or False
A. False (although Slate is preferred, white is permitted)
165. Pertaining to the broken coat pattern, which 2 breeds prefer a blanket to a spotted pattern?
A. French Lop & English Lop
166. Which 2 Lop breeds do not accept the Pointed White variety?
A. French Lop & English Lop
167. Of the following 3 classes, which is judged on a different points schedule: Single Fryer, Roaster or Stewer?
A. Single Fryer (more points on meat type)
168. Which 2 disqualifications do not apply to the judging of meat pens?
A. Body smut, non descended testicles
169. Which 2 colors does the Rex accept that the Mini Rex does not?
A. Sable & Otter
170. What color does the Mini Rex accept that the Rex does not?
A. tort
171. BIS is judge by which of the following:
1. Comparison
2. Adding total points
3. Breed closest to it’s own standard
A. 1 & 3
172. When does the judging of a class close?
A. With the placement of the first place animal.
173. What breed disqualifies for extremely large bone?
A. American
174. What 2 breeds disqualify for short legs?
A. American & Flemish Giant
175. What 4 breeds disqualify for extremely small or fine bone?
A. English Lop, French Lop,
New Zealand, Flemish Giant
176. Which breed disqualifies for ears that turn over at the tips?
A. Flemish Giant
177. Name 5 breeds that disqualify extremely long, narrow, rangy or racy specimens?
A. Hotot, Giant Chinchilla, Jersey Wooly, Rex and Mini Rex
178. Which breed has the most disqualifications on the feet, legs and bone?
A. Flemish Giant
179. List 3 breeds that describe a “sheen” to the coat.
A. Satin, Satin Angora, Hotot
180. What feature does the French Lop standard list as “very important” to the breed?
A. bone
181. Are excessive white hairs in the solid pattern Mini Lop a fault or disqualification?
A. fault
182. What is of “utmost importance” when judging the Mini Lop?
A. proper posing
183. How is the density of a wooled coat assessed?
A. By feel and by blowing into the coat.
184. What are the 2 deciding factors in assessing the English Lop?
A. overall balance & quality
185. What 3 breeds prefer a butterfly over a balanced nose marking in the broken pattern?
A. English Lop, French Lop, Mini Lop
186. List the 5 breeds with no maximum senior weight.
A. French Lop, English Lop, Flemish Giant, Checkered Giant and Giant Angora
187. The Himalayan should be posed to show what 3 features?
A. length, type, markings
188. What word best describes the shape of the Britannia Petitite’s head?
A. wedge
189. What color are the eye lashes of a Hotot?
A. black
190. How should the Jersey Wooly body be assessed?
A. sight & feel
There is no answer key available for this portion. You can find the answers in the Standard of Perfection (SOP) or email me and ask!
1. A rabbit must be a senior in order to be considered for registration with the ARBA. T or F
2. When filling out an application for registration, the term “agouti” is an appropriate color for a Mini Lop. T or F
3. Any rabbit that exhibits an ARBA DQ is not eligible for registration unless it has earned 3 legs. T or F
4. Which of the variety groups are not acceptable colors of the American Fuzzy Lop?
5. Which of the following is an acceptable eye color for a Standard Chinchilla?
A. blue/gray B. pink C. brown
6. Name the recognized colors of the English Spot.
7. Is a California rabbit that exhibits blue points acceptable for registration if all other qualifications are met?
8. Under what circumstance can you register the rabbit of a person with a lapsed ARBA membership?
9. Is a Polish with a dewlap eligible for registration?
10. What is the only breed that has a DQ for a bare spot?
11. What two breeds with a broken patterned variety do not fault or DQ for one or more colored toenails?
12. Which breeds, if any, are considered to have snappy flyback fur?
13. What type of body would you expect to see in an American or Beveren?
14. In completing a registration application it is advisable but not required to include all three generations of weights on ancestors.
15. Which of the following are recognized colors of the Rex rabbit?
A. black otter
B. copper
C. chinchilla
D. tortoise
16. Which of the following are recognized colors of a Mini Rex?
A. black otter
B. tortoise
C. sable
D. seal
E. copper
17. A pigeon breast is no longer a DQ in an English Lop. T or F
18. A broken Satin with more than 50% color is eligible for registration, but a Mini Lop with the same pattern is not. T or F
19. The degree of Silvering on a Silver is more important than the evenness. T or F.
20. The breed carrying the most number of points on the eye is:
21. The breed carrying the most number of points on the head is:
22. In which wooled breeds is density more important than the texture?
Good Luck on your Test!