Elfin (working standard)
(to be replaced by Swedish Hare standard, translated)
SCHEDULE OF POINTS
GENERAL
TYPE............................................
75
FUR...................................................................
10
COLOR.............................................................
5
CONDITION....................................................
10
TOTAL.............................................................
100
SHOWROOM CLASSES & WEIGHTS
Senior Bucks &
Does--6 months of age and over. Maximum weight 5 pounds.
Junior
Bucks & Does--Under 6 months of age.
NOTE: The Elfin should be
judged in a natural position, not posed.
GENERAL TYPE--Points
75: General appearance is to be graceful, fully arched and well
balanced. Should be slim, athletic, and well up on their front legs.
Body long and fine with a muscular flank well tucked up. Back
distinctly arched with the loins and hindquarters well rounded. Neck
should be in balance with the body and blending smoothly into the
shoulder. Viewed from above the body should taper from shoulders to a
slightly wider hip.
Faults--Protuding, flat, or undercut hips;
weak shoulders; heavy shoulders. Weight over 5
pounds.
Disqualifications From Competition--Not arch type.
TEMPERMENT--Elfin temperment should be alert and active. They
should exhibit curiosity and friendliness.
Faults--Any
temperment less than gentle, bold and confident. Growling or
unwillingness to be handled. Fear.
Disqualifications From
Competition--Aggression. Biting. A cranky rabbit having a "bad
day" will be disqualified for that day.
HEAD--The head
should medium long and fine, slightly wider between the
eyes.
Faults--Wide, round head. Extreme narrowness or pinched
muzzle. Weakness.
EARS--Ears should be carried erect and
should be in overall balance with the body and legs. Should be
roughly the same length as the distance from the base of the ears to
the nose. Set well together carried erect on top of the
head.
Faults--Excessively long or short ears relative to body.
Lopped ears.
Disqualifications From Competition--Ears that
interfere with movement or rabbit sports.
EYES--Bright and
bold, well positioned on upper side of head. Any color or combination
of color.
FEET & LEGS--Fore feet are long, fine in bone
and perfectly straight. The hind feet are long, fine and flat.
Muscular and strong, in balance with an athletic body.
Faults--Short
thick legs, weak legs.
TAIL--Straight; length in balance with
body.
FUR--Points 10: Flyback coat; should be short and fine
and lie very close to the body.
Faults--Any other fur
type.
COLOR--Points 5: Any color is accepted. Attractive.
Disqualifications From Competition--No color or pattern
disqualifications. No toenail color
disqualifications.
CONDITION--Points 5: Clean and firm of
flesh. The Elfin should appear alert, sprightly and
vigorous.
Faults--Obese or underfed.
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