Registrar Study Workshop

Registrar Study Workshop
Studying for the ARBA Registrar’s Exam A Rabbitcon Presentation by Allen Mesick, ARBA Judge

Course Objectives Inspire You! Procedures to a Registrar License
What Do I Study? Not Study? “Live” Crash Course through the Registrar’s Study Guide Discussion

Why a Registrar License?
It’s time in your rabbit hobby! Register your own rabbits First official step to a JUDGE license Social perks, i.e. new people, travel Indulge yourself Do it before February 1, 2011! It really isn’t hard!

The Steps to Your License
ARBA Membership for 3 consecutive years (any age) Obtain an “Application to Become a Registrar” through the ARBA Obtain 20+ ADULT endorsing signatures Select two examining judges Send $25 with your application to ARBA Pass the Registrar’s Exam Work under 3 judges and 1 registrar Pay a small fee for the license You’re a registrar!

Time Limit Remember! You have TWO YEARS to complete the entire process, including working your shows. Time FLIES! Allen’s Recommendation DO NOT send your application (i.e. signatures and $25) to the ARBA until you are ready to take the exam.

The Passing Grade Part I: The Written Exam 70% Written Part II: The Oral Exam Part III: Apprenticeship Secure Endorsement of 2 of the 3 Judges Secure Endorsement of the Registrar

Your Examining Judge The Choice is Yours (kinda)!
Often called the “testing Judge” You’re given 2 choices Must have been a Judge for at least 5 years Choose someone you’re comfortable with Choose someone geographically close – you might take it at their house Contact them to arrange a testing date Be flexible with the Judge

Oral Exam Questions are made by the Examining Judge
Know how to “clamp tattoo” Breed and Variety ID Ask your Examining Judge PRIOR to the test, “How would you recommend preparing for the oral exam?”

Apprenticeship: Fun Part!
Working With a Judge Select someone you’re comfortable with for the first show Select Judges you respect Secure permission of the show superintendent well in advance of the show (i.e. 2 weeks) Secure permission of the Judge well in advance of the show (i.e. 2 weeks) BRING YOUR STANDARD Don’t try to teach the Judge. You are the student! Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You are a student!

Apprenticeship: Fun Part!
Working With a Registrar Work under your Judges first Select someone you’re comfortable with Secure permission of the show superintendent well in advance of the show (i.e. 2 weeks) Secure permission of the Registrar well in advance of the show (i.e. 2 weeks) BRING YOUR STANDARD Ask questions. This is your new job!

How Do I Study? BUY the Standard of Perfection
BUY the Registrar’s Study Guide DON’T WASTE BRAIN SPACE ON UNIMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do You Know the Answer? Is a 7 month old Frosted Pearl Mini Lop with lilac shading be disqualified if he is 5.12 pounds and has less than a delicate tint of the appropriate lilac shading color?

The Answer… WHO CARES!

Disclaimer This presentation is not endorsed by the ARBA
This is an Allen Mesick Production Allen Mesick doesn’t know everything This presentation is the Registrar’s Study Guide on a diet The Standard is kinda boring… Read it! All of our brains work differently: You know You best.

What’s NOT Important? Don’t waste BRAIN SPACE on… Breed Weights
Super detailed information, i.e. the undercolor of Chocolate Agouti French Angoras Point Schedules, i.e. does the American Fuzzy Lop allot 25 points or 30 points to the head?

What IS Important? Recognized Varieties, i.e. Holland Lops recognize Otter Breed Specific Disqualifications, i.e. Harlequins DQ for a bald face Breed Basics, i.e. Body Type, Fur Type, Ear Carriage Breed Oddities, i.e. “Balance” is defined in the Flemish standard

The Moral of the Study Story
Think rationally and reasonably about the information you are studying Would the subject be important if it was presented to you as a Registrar? Answer: KNOW IT! Would the subject only serve as a conversation piece while in line at the food booth? Answer: SKIP IT!

American Level 1 Type Semi-Arch (Mandolin) Varieties (2): Blue, White
Blue: DQ white, sandy, rust, silver-gray tint, uneven color, foreign color White: DQ foreign colored patches Eye Color: Black Brown White Pink Fur Flyback Remember: White has PINK eyes; Blue is to be dark slate blue

American Fuzzy Lop Level 2
Type Compact Varieties: Agouti, Broken, Pointed White, Self, Shaded, Wide Band DQ Brokens mising any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% BODY COLOR DO NOT recognize TAN GROUP, i.e. NO Otter, Silver Marten, etc… DO NOT recognize TICKED GROUP, i.e. NO Steel Pointed White allows for Black, Blue, Chocolate, and Lilac Wool DQ for length under 1.5” DQ for wool below first ankle joint of front foot DQ for excessively soft of silky Remember: A crown is desirable but receives NO points

American Sable Level 1 Type Commercial and 4-CLASS
Body receives most points Color Sepia brown on ears, face, back, legs, and upper side of tail = shading DQ eyes lacking ruby glow FUR Rollback Remember: Commercial; Sepia Brown Shading; Ruby Glow; Markings are the Shading

English Angora Level 2 Type Compact
Color Groups (6): Agouti, Pointed White, Self, Shaded, Ticked, Wide Band White includes POINTED WHITE DO NOT recognize Broken Ears “V” carriage DQ for complete lack of ear fringes or tassels Wool DQ for normal fur on front or hind feet DQ for length under 2” DQ for excessively coarse Remember: Shown in COLORED or WHITE classes; Type is to resemble a “round ball of fluff”

French Angora Level 2 Type Commercial DQ for round, short body type
Color Groups (7): Agouti, Pointed White, Self, Shaded, Ticked, Wide Band White includes POINTED WHITE Colored includes BROKEN DQ Brokens missing any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% and more than 50% color Wool DQ for wool on front feet below ankle joint DQ for length under 2” DQ for excessively soft, silky, or cottony Remember: The ONLY Angora breed recognizing Broken; Shown in COLORED or WHITE classes

Giant Angora Level 2 Type Commercial DQ for rounded, cobby body type
Color White ONLY Ears “V” carriage Wool DQ for normal fur on front or hind feet DQ for length under 2” DQ for lack of wave DQ for excessively coarse (from Awn Hair) DQ for lack of underwool Important Giant Angora Vocabulary: Awn Hair = straight, protruding guard hair Awn Fluff = wavy middle wool with straight guard hair tip Underwool = predominant over other wool; soft

Satin Angora Level 2 Type Commercial DQ for round, short body type
Color Groups: White and Colored White includes POINTED WHITE DO NOT recognize broken Wool DQ for wool on front feet below ankle joint DQ for length under 2” DQ for heavy trimmings on head DQ for heavy trimmings on ears DQ for lack of SHEEN Remember: Wool includes 4 parts (density, texture, length, and SHEEN)

Belgian Hare Level 1 Type Full Arch Color
DQ for complete lack of ticking DQ for eye color other than brown Color is brilliant, rich, deep red of tan or chestnut over slate blue undercolor Fur Flyback Remember: Ticking; Brown Eyes; Rich red over slate undercolor

Beveren Level 1 Type Semi-Arch (Mandolin)
Varieties (3): Black, Blue, BEW Black: DQ eyes other than dark brown Blue: DQ eyes other than blue-gray BEW: DQ eyes other than blu Ears DQ for ear length UNDER 4 3/4” “V” carriage Fur Rollback DQ for length UNDER 1” Remember: Light Lavender Blue; Distinct Curvature Between Eyes and Nose

Blanc de Hotot Level 1 Type Commercial
DQ for long, narrow, or mandolin type Fur Rollback DQ for lack of visible guard hair Color DQ eyes other than dark brown DQ for color in normally white areas Markings (EYE BANDS) DQ for incomplete eye bands DQ for eye band width exceeding 3/16” Remember: Frosty sheen to fur; Frosty White Color; “V” Ears

Britannia Petite Level 2
Type Full Arch DQ for Dewlap Varieties (5): Black, Black Otter, Chestnut, REW, Sable Marten BLACK Otter ONLY DQ Sable Marten with foreign colored patches Head DQ for Bulldog Head Ears DQ for ear length over 3” Fur Flyback DQ for rollback or Netherland Dwarf-like fur Remember: Wedge Shaped Head; “Temperamental” is acceptable; the “Anti-Dwarf”

Californian Level 1 Type Commercial Fur Commercial Normal
Color/Markings DQ for smut on usable portion of pelt DQ for color above elbow joint of front legs DQ for color found 2” above hock joint DQ for lack of color on nose, ears, feet, tail DQ for white spots on markings DQ for TAN pattern (ie white under tail) Remember: Point Color is to be as “near black as possible”, meaning that blue/chocolate/sepia are allowed…

Champagne D’Argent Level 1
Type Commercial Color DQ for white patches or cream/yellow cast Fur Commercial Normal Remember: Body color is bluish white; jet black hairs give an “old silver effect”; nose and muzzle form a dark butterfly

Checkered Giant Level 3 Type
Full Arch (allow natural movement. Handle only for DQ exam) Ears DQ for length under 5 3/4” Feet/Legs DQ for colored toenails Varieties (2): Black, Blue DQ for combination of both black and blue on one animal Markings: H.M.S. CLEBS H Head with more than 1 stray spot M Mid-body and forward with more than 1 stray spot S Side Markings which connect to each other C Cheek spots which are double L Legs (front) with colored spots E Eye Circles touching any other head marking B Butterfly that is split, has white spot(s), or white upper lip S Spine with more than 1 break; single break more than 1/4” Remember: Belly spots and stray spots 1/2” from the spine are NOT DQs; ear base is “capped”; spine is NOT a herringbone shape; fur is FLYBACK

American, Giant, Standard Chinchilla Level 1
Type Commercial Semi-Arch Compact Body DQ DQ Mandolin DQ Very short; very long/racy; side-carried dewlap, excessive dewlap NONE Ear DQ DQ Over 5” Feet/Leg DQ Lack of blue undercolor on back feet Fur Rollback Flyback Color DQ White spots; extremely light or dark surface; brown patches; extreme brown ring tinge; lack of ring Eyes Brown, blue-gray, marbled Any color but pink; preference to brown Remember Has a MAX WEIGHT! DQ Ears over 5”

American, Giant, Standard Chinchilla: Ring Color
The Ring (same for 3 Breeds) Undercolor Slate Blue Band 2 Light Pearl Band 3 Narrow Black Band 4 Light Surface Uneven/Wavy Black Ticking

Cinnamon Level 1 Type Commercial Fur Commercial Normal
Markings: C. Meld C Collar (or Jaw) M Mask (or Butterfly) E Eye Circles L Lap Spots D Dark Color to all Extremities Remember: Orange Undercolor; Smoke Gray Ticking across Back; Brown Eyes; DQ for lack of ANY of the Markings

Crème D’Argent Level 1 Type Commercial Fur Flyback Color
DQ for slate coloring ANYWHERE Remember: think ORANGE! Creamy-white surface with an ORANGE cast; Orange Undercolor; Orange Guard Hairs; exhibits a BUTTERFLY

Dutch Level 3 Type Compact Fur Flyback
Varieties: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gray, Steel, Tortoise DQ Gray if lacking intermediate band DQ Gray if belly undercolor is NOT slate DQ Steel if ring pattern is evident DQ Steel if white under tail DQ Tort if lack of shading Marking Disqualifications: ONLY 3! 1) Split Stops 2) Stop Color Above Hock Joint 2) Tied (undercut color extends past elbow joint on front leg) Other Disqualifications: Bare Spots; Combination of Black/Blue/Chocolate on one rabbit; White Spots; Colored Spots in White Area; Foreign Color; Eye Spots; Light Colored Eyes; Colored Toenails; Excessive Scattered White Hairs

Dwarf Hotot Level 1 Type Compact DQ for Dewlap Ears
DQ for ear length over 2 3/4” Fur Rollback Varieties (2): Black, Chocolate Brown Eyes in BOTH varieties Markings: EYEBANDS DQ Incomplete Eyebands DQ Heavy Feathering of Eyebands Remember: Eyebands should be the width of TWO PENNIES; DQ for Eye spots and marbling

English Spot Level 3 Type
Full Arch (allow natural movement. Handle only for DQ exam) Varieties (7): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gold, Gray, Lilac, Tortoise DQ Gray that have any guard hair color OTHER THAN black DQ Tort for wrong shading color or absence of shading Markings: Chew Sum Bad! C Connected Head Markings H Head with more than 1 stray spot E Eye circle(s) missing W White spot in butterfly S Split butterfly U Upper half of ear with white spot (white runs from ear base OK) M Missing representation of side pattern (1 spot minimum per side) B Break in spine more than once (includes late start but excludes tail) A Any break in spine greater than 1/4” D Double, split, or missing cheek spot(s) Remember: Spine marking is “herringbone” shaped; ONE spot minimum to each side; White “runs” up from ear base are OK

Flemish Giant Level 2 Type Semi-Arch (mandolin)
DQ for short, blocky body with no arch DQ body length less than 20” in seniors (end of nose to tail BASE) Varieties (7): Black, Blue, Fawn, Light Gray, Sandy, Steel Gray, White DQ Steel Gray showing ring color over BACK (slight on sides OK) Ears DQ ear length less than 5 ¾” DQ ears that turn over at tips Feet and Legs DQ short legs DQ fine or thin bone DQ weak ankles or flat feet Fur Rollback Remember: “Balance” describes proportion; All varieties call for brown eyes except Blue and White

Florida White Level 1 Type Compact Fur Commercial Normal Remember:
This breed has no breed specific DQs. The body receives the most points.

Harlequin Level 2 Type Commercial
Groups (2): Magpie, Japanese (Shown by Groups) Varieties (4): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac DQ Japanese with spots and white toenails. (White belly, tail, under jowls, and eye circles MAY be white.) Markings DQ for single body marking (Dutch belt) DQ for failure to show discernable parting down face Variety Japanese EYES Magpie EYES Black Brown Brown or Blue Gray Blue Blue or Blue Gray Chocolate Brown w/Ruby Cast Brown or Blue Gray w/Ruby Lilac Blue Gr w/Ruby Cast

Havana Level 1 Type Compact
Varieties (4): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Broken DQ Brokens missing any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% color Eye Color: Black Brown Blue Blue-Gray Chocolate Brown w/ruby glow in subdued light Broken To match base color Fur Flyback Remember: Brokens ARE recognized but may not be listed in your Standard

Himalayan Level 1 Type Cylindrical (the only one!) DQ Dewlap
Varieties (4): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac Markings: Nose (Egg Shape), Ears, Front Feet and Legs, Hind Feet and Legs, Tail DQ smut found on the usable portion of the pelt DQ white spots in colored markings Remember: Eye stain (smut near eye) is ONLY a fault; Leg markings are to be as high as possible; Rough hindquarters are NOT penalized; Smut on dewlap is a DQ because a dewlap is a DQ

Holland Lop Level 2 Type Compact
Color Groups (8): Agouti, Broken, Pointed White, Self, Shaded, Tan Pattern, Ticked, Wide Band DQ Brokens missing any of the head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% color Otter (black, blue, chocolate, lilac) is recognized but SILVER MARTEN is NOT recognized Tri-Colored is recognized as broken Fur Rollback Remember: Ears carried above the horizontal are a DQ; Ears and Crown should resemble a “horseshoe shape” when side viewed; Crown shall be placed just behind the top of the eyes

Jersey Wooly Level 2 Type Compact
DQ exceptionally long, narrow, rangy body type Ears DQ ear length over 3” Varieties (6): Agouti, AOV, Broken, Self, Shaded, Tan Pattern DQ Brokens mising any head markings DQ Brokens with excessive white hairs in colored sections DQ Brokens with less than 10% color and more than 50% color DQ Pointed White with smut; DQ for Tan Pattern markings Pointed White recognizes Black and Blue ONLY Otter recognizes Black and Blue ONLY Wool DQ wool length under 1.5” DQ wool below the ankle joint Remember: Texture receives more points than density; lack of “wool cap” or “side trimmings” is ONLY a fault; natural pose with a high headset

Lilac Level 1 Type Compact Fur Rollback Color
DQ white spots, conspicuously showing white hairs DQ silver tipping Eye color is Blue-Gray (matching body) w/ruby glow in subdued light Remember: Color is to be a medium dove gray with a pink tint to the surface; Ideal fur length is 1”

English Lop Level 2 Type Semi-Arch (mandolin)
DQ Pigeon Breast (abnormal or malformed chest) DQ Deviated Sternum DQ extremely light bone Ears DQ ear length under 21” DQ tears/holes/blemishes clearly detracting from overall appearance Groups (6): Agouti, Broken, Self, Shaded, Ticked, Wide Band DQ Brokens missing any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% color Do NOT recognize Pointed White Fur Flyback Remember: Ear length completes at sixteen weeks (4 months) of age; yardstick is the recommended measuring device; rest yardstick behind the base of the ears and stretch the ears to the greatest span; ear width shall be ¼ the length

French Lop Level 1 Type Commercial DQ fine bone
Groups (6): Agouti, Broken, Self, Shaded, Ticked, Wide Band DQ Brokens missing any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% color Do NOT recognize Pointed White Fur Rollback Remember: Bone is important and receives points; Body is to be massive and thick set; Ears and Crown should resemble a “horseshoe shape” when side viewed; Varieties listed in “Lop Color Guide”

Mini Lop Level 1 Type Compact
Groups (7): Agouti, Broken, Pointed White, Self, Shaded, Ticked, Wide Band DQ Brokens missing any head markings DQ Brokens with less than 10% color Pointed White IS RECOGNIZED Fur Rollback Remember: There are no breed specific DQs; Bone does NOT receive points; General aspect is massive, thickset body; Ears and Crown should resemble a “horseshoe shape” when side viewed; Varieties listed in “Lop Color Guide”

Lop Color Guide GROUPS VARIETIES AGOUTI
Chinchilla (black, blue, chocolate, lilac, sable, smoke pearl base), Chestnut (black, chocolate base), Opal, Lynx BROKEN Any recognized color in combination with white; Includes TRI-COLORED for all 3 breeds POINTD WHITE Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac (MINI LOP OLY) SELF Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, REW, BEW SHADED Frosted Pearl (black, blue, chocolate, lilac shading), Sable, Sable Point, Seal, Smoke Pearl, Tort (black, blue, chocolate, lilac base) TICKED Siler/Silver Fox (black, blue, brown, fawn basic), Steel (gold or silver tipped; black, blue, chocolate, lilac, sable, smoke pearl base) WIDE BAND Cream, Fawn, Orange, Red

Mini Rex Level 2 Type Compact
DQ extremely rangy/racy body type; DQ extremely low shoulders DQ extremely rough hips; DQ potty belly Ears DQ ear length over 3.5” Fur DQ any fault so severe as to destroy typical breed appearance DQ fur length less than ½” or length greater than 7/8” Remember: Body and Fur receive equal points; Ideal fur length is 5/8”; Fur is to be plush-like; Blanket or Spotted pattern are acceptable in broken

Mini Rex Varieties Broken
Varieties (17): Black, Blue, Broken (includes Tri), Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Otter, Red, Sable Point, Seal, Tortoise, BEW, REW Himalayan recognizes ONLY BLACK and BLUE Otter recognizes black, blue, chocolate, and lilac VARIETY DISQUALIFICATIONS Broken Missing head markings; less than 10%, more than 50% Castor Harlequin markings Chinchilla Lacking ring color over top/sides; Harlequin markings Himalayan Smut on usable pelt; missing markings; tan pattern Lynx Blue undercolor; Harlequin markings Opal Lacking fawn ring; white undercolor; Harlequin markings Red Blue or gray undercolor Sable Point White underside of tail Seal Lack of apparent shading Tortoise White belly; white tail

Mini Satin Level 1 Type Compact Ears DQ ear length over 3.25” Fur
DQ for absence of sheen Varieties (5): Chinchilla, Opal, Red, Siamese, White DQ Opal for lacking ring color Remember: The undercoat is very soft; Fur should be silky, fine, and dense; Satin fur is unique because 1) finer diameter hair shaft, 2) transparent hair shell; Sheen is due to the glass like hair shell and its ability to reflect light; Body receives slightly more points than fur

Netherland Dwarf Level 2
Type Compact DQ Dewlap Ears DQ ear length over 2.5” Groups (5): Self, Shaded, Agouti, Tan Pattern, AOV DQ Sable Point for white underside of tail DQ Tort for white underside of tail and/or belly DQ Chin for extremely dark/light, brown patches, extreme brownish ring tinge, lack black ear lacing DQ Squirrel extremely dark/light, brown patches, extreme bluish, ring tinge, lack blue ear lacing DQ Tan for slate belly color DQ Broken lacking any of the head markings DQ Broken for excessive scattered white hairs DQ Broken for less than 10% or more than 50% color DQ Steel for banded hair shaft over back

Netherland Dwarf Continued
GROUPS VARIETIES 1: SELF Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, BEW, REW 2: SHADED Sable Point, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke Pearl, Tort, Blue Tort 3: AGOUTI Chestnut, Chinchilla, Lynx, Opal, Squirrel 4: TAN Otter (black, blue, chocolate, lilac), Sable Marten, Silver Marten (black, blue, chocolate, lilac), Tan (black, blue, chocolate, lilac) 5: AOV Broken, Fawn, Himalayan (black, blue, chocolate, lilac), Orange, Steel Fur Rollback

New Zealand Level 2 Type Commercial DQ extremely small bone Fur
Commercial Normal Varieties (4): Black, Broken, Red, White DQ Black for excessive scattered white hairs, conspicuous stray white hairs, excessive brown cast, white shadow bars on legs DQ Red for mahogany, pale yellowish, extremely heavy ear lacing, white shadow bars on legs DQ Broken for less than 10% color DQ Broken lacking any of the head markings DQ Broken for excessive scattered white hairs Remember: The body is divided into the hindquarter, midsection, and shoulder with hindquarter receiving highest points; Red belly color may fade to a deep creamy cast; Red may have a white underside of tail/foot pads

Palomino Level 1 Type Commercial Fur Commercial Normal
Varieties (2): Golden, Lynx Golden has Brown eyes Lynx has Blue-Gray eyes Remember: Both varieties call for light cream to white on tail, belly, foot pads, and jaws; Lynx has cream/white undercolor; Lynx surface color is to be “dusty gold”; Lynx with black tipping is ONLY a fault; both varieties fault ONLY for smut, ear lacing, large eye circles, whitish or mealy cast on head, and shadow bars

Polish Level 1 Type Compact DQ Dewlap Ears DQ ear length over 3” Fur
Flyback Varieties (6): Black, Blue, Broken, Chocolate, BEW, REW DQ Broken lacking any of the head markings DQ Broken for excessive scattered white hairs DQ Broken for less than 10% or more than 50% color Remember: Pencil line (small roll of fur) is NOT a DQ

Rex Level 2 Type Commercial DQ extreme raciness or ranginess Fur
DQ any fault so severe as to destroy typical breed appearance DQ fur length less than ½” or length greater than 7/8” Varieties (16): Amber, Black, Blue, Broken (includes Tri), Californian, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Otter, Red, Sable, Seal, White Otter recognizes Black, Blue, Chocolate, and Lilac Opal DO NOT disqualify for white undercolor Remember: Fur receives more points than body; Similar Fur standard to Mini Rex

Rex Variety Disqualifications
Broken (Tri) Absence of any head marking; Less than 10% or more than 50% color; Excessive scattered white hairs in colored section Californian Smut on usable portion of the pelt; Absence of any of the markings; White spots in colored marking; point color other than black Lynx Blue undercolor Red Blue or gray undercolor Seal No apparent shading; Blue undercolor

Rhinelander Level 3 Type Full Arch Color DQ for sooty fawn
DQ for tortoise DQ any marking missing representation of BOTH black and golden-orange together (excludes cheek spots only Eyes Brown Fur Flyback Remember: Judged without handling (except DQ examination); “V” ear carriage; Minimum amount of side spots is 3; Colored toenails are NOT a DQ

Rhinelander Markings MARKING DISQUALIFICATION Side
Fewer than 3 spots on either side; Spot(s) on front legs; More than one spot on the shoulder Spine Break exceeding ½”; More than one break (regardless of length) Butterfly White spot Cheek Spots Missing one or both cheek spots; Double cheek spots **Only marking which does not require BOTH colors Ears White spot in upper half of ear Eye Circles Touching any other head markings

Satin Level 2 Type Commercial Fur DQ for absence of sheen
Varieties (10): Black, Blue, Broken, Californian, Chinchilla, Copper, Otter, Red, Siamese, White Otter recognizes Black, Blue, Chocolate, and Lilac Tri is NOT recognized Remember: Satin fur is unique because 1) finer diameter hair shaft, 2) transparent hair shell; Fur length ideal is ”; Sheen is due to the glass like hair shell and its ability to reflect light; Body receives more points than fur

Satin Variety Disqualifications
Blue Ring color; White belly Broken Absence of any head marking; Excessive scattered white hairs in colored section Californian Smut on usable portion of the pelt (excluding dewlap); Missing any of the markings; Point color that is definitely blue or lilac; Tan pattern (i.e. white under tail, silver lacing) Chinchilla Extremely dark of light surface color; Brown or Blue surface color; Extreme brownish tinge; Lack of ring Copper Extremely light or dark surface color; Missing slate blue undercolor on back or sides; Lack of ring Red White under color Siamese Blue or Lilac color on head, ears, belly, tail

Silver Level 1 Type Compact DQ Dewlap
Varieties (3): Black, Brown, Fawn Black: Brown Eyes Brown: Brown Eyes Fawn: Brown Eyes Fur Flyback (SNAPPY) Remember: Fur is SNAPPY FLYBACK; Evenness of silver is more important than the degree (amount); Silvering to appear on body, head, ears, tail, feet/legs; Brown is a shade of Chestnut; Fawn surface color is bright, rich orange

Silver Fox Level 1 Type Commercial Fur DQ flyback fur Color (1): Black
Brown Eyes Remember: Fur is STANDING; Silvering means white or white tipped hairs; Two paramount features of the breed 1) long/silvered fur, 2) ability to produce meat

Silver Marten Level 1 Type Commercial Fur Commercial Normal
Varieties (4): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Sable Black Brown Eyes Blue Blue-Gray Eyes Chocolate Brown w/Ruby Cast Eyes Sable Brown w/Ruby Cast Eyes Markings: Silvering, Triangle & Collar, Eye Circles, Nostrils, Belly Color Remember: Sable to be dark sepia on ears, face, tail, and outside legs; Triangle is ideally less than 2.5”; Belly is to be silver white; Fault only for mealiness; Fault only for blunt or spoon shaped triangle

Tan Level 1 Type Full Arch DQ Dewlap Fur Flyback (SNAPPY)
Varieties (4): Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac Black Brown Eyes Blue Blue-Gray Eyes Chocolate Brown Eyes Lilac Blue-Gray Eyes Markings: Triangle & Collar, Chest, Side Demarcation, Eye Circles, Nostrils & Jowls, Brindling, Front and Hind Feet & Legs Remember: Fur is SNAPPY FLYBACK; Tan color is a deep shade of mahogany

Thrianta Level 1 Type Compact Fur Rollback Color
DQ White belly color and/or white underside of tail DQ Slate undercolor and/or slate ear lacing Remember: Fiery and Brilliant describes the red color; Belly, eye circles, and underside of tail may be a lighter shade of red but NOT white; Ideal fur length is 1”

Broken Pattern Percentages
BREED DISQUALIFICATION A. Fuzzy Lop Less than 10% BODY COLOR French Angora Less than 10% or more than 50% Color Holland Lop Less than 10% Color French Lop Mini Lop Mini Rex Neth. Dwarf New Zealand Less than 10% Polish Rex Satin NONE (Fault ONLY less/more than 10/50%

Ear Length Disqualifications
BREED Ear Length Beveren Minimum 4 ¾” Britannia Petite Maximum 3” Checkered Giant Minimum 5 ¾” Standard Chin Maximum 5” Dwarf Hotot Maximum 2 ¾” Flemish Giant English Lop Minimum 21” Mini Rex Maximum 3 ½” Mini Satin Maximum 3 ¼” (**change in 2011 Standard**)

ARBA Disqualifications
DISQUALIFICAION AILMENTS Ear canker; slobbers; pot belly; vent disease; abscesses; mange; mites; fleas; lice; cold (must show white purulent discharge); tumor/abnormal swelling; rupture or hernia; abnormal eye discharge GENERAL Any abnormality that is a departure from general health; lack of permanent tattoo; overweight or underweight; split penis; neutered males; 2 testicles not descended in seniors STRUCT-URAL Blindness; crooked legs (bent, bowed, deformed, cow hocks); dewlap (ONLY if stated in breed standard); ears below horizontal in regular eared breeds; ears above horizontal in lop breeds; torn ears (*); conjunctivitis; eye color other than called for in breed; wall eye; unmatched eyes; eye spots; eye marbling; malocclusion; pigeon breast; sore hocks (infected or bleeding only); missing or broken teeth; screw tail; bob tail; wry tail; missing toenails; white toenails in colored breeds/varieties; unmatched toenails on same and corresponding foot

ARBA Color Disqualifications
Agouti Lack of ring definition Shaded Complete lack of discernable shading Spots Foreign colored spots; White spots in colored rabbits; Colored spots in white animals Cal, Pointed White, Himi Smut on the usable portion of the pelt; Tan pattern markings (i.e. white underside of tail, silver ear lacing, silver nose lacing) White Hairs Excessive white hairs in colored areas Wrong Undercolor Undercolor other than called for in breed/variety Standard Altering Appearance Dying, plucking, trimming, clipping, faking, coloring toenails, faking, indiscriminate grooming preparations

Registration Requirements
Registrar Check-List Review breeders ARBA membership card Non-members may pay dues at the time of registration Adults and Youth may co-register an animal Review a complete 3 generation pedigree Imports may be registered so long as the animal meets an ARBA breed standard, has a tattoo, and has a 3 generation pedigree. Registrar/owner must initial it as valid. A printed copy of the registration may be attached to the registration Ensure the rabbit has a permanent tattoo Animals must be 6 months old and meet senior requirements Weights are recorded in pounds and ounces, (e.g is equal to 9 pounds and 12 ounces) Tattoo the animal in the RIGHT ear with the “R” insignia or unique registration number Collect $6 from the owner Send application to the ARBA within 15 days

Thank You! Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding the process to gain a Registrar License You CAN Succeed – Good Luck! -Allen Mesick, ARBA Judge

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