Californian
Californian's shouldn't be confused with the Himalayan which
is a fancy
breed. They have the same markings but are in no way related.
Unfortunately a Californian's full show coat doesn't last very long.
In their life cycle there is a certain time when their fur looks
its
very best. Californian's should have a dense full coat and little
visible neck. Unknown to most people there are other colours beside the
normal white with black markings. Lilac, Chocolate and Blue. Californians make good pets because of their friendly nature.
Californians breed well and look after their own litters very well.
Californians have a pleasant personality and normally enjoy human
contact.
A Perfect Specimen - Should have a very plump and full over and around
the hips, with firm meaty saddle carried as full and meaty as possible
to top of neck and down sides over ribs and shoulders. Condition should
be firm and solid and free from fat or any loose flabby condition.
The Head of Californian Pet Rabbits - Should be well shaped, carried
erect, have a short neck and set close to body.
The Ears of Californian Pet Rabbits - The length should be in proportion
to the body. To be well set on head and carried in an upright position.
The Eyes - To be bright and bold. Pink in colour.
Feet and Legs - The bone length should be medium. Toe nails horn colored
or showing colour.
Fur of Californian Pet Rabbits - As dense undercoat as possible with
thick coarser guard hair. Fur should have enough life to return to
normal when stroked the wrong way.
Marking - The Colour should be as dark as possible. A Coloured nose, feet,
ears and tail are all required. Coloured spot on doe's dewlaps to be
small and on the dewlap only. Body color is pure white.
Tail for Californian Pet Rabbits - Should be straight and carried erect
length and size to the body.
Disqualifications - Rabbits resembling Flemish or Himalayan type. Long
rangy type and poor meat type. Head out of proportion to size of body.
Ears without markings. Long or heavy bone. One or more white toe nails.
Absence of colour where markings should be. Being overweight or
underweight. Any of these factors will make the Californian pet rabbit be
not as desirable for show.
Colours - Only the pure white bodies are accepted if you would ever want
to show one.
Acceptable Weights for the Californian Pet Rabbits
Adult Buck- ( 7 1/2 to 10 lbs )
Adult Doe - ( 8 1/2 to 10 1/2 lbs )
Up to 5 months ( 7 1/2 lbs )
Up to 14 weeks (5 3/4 pounds)
Desirable weight for most adult Californian pet rabbits is best at 10
pounds.
Rabbits
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