Understanding the Dutch Rabbit
IN THIS LESSON
Top breeders discuss the markings of Dutch Rabbits.
Dutch Markings - Think Circles
Written by Dick Gehr
Printed in the 2009 July/Aug/Sept issue of the Dutch Reporter
Tied Elbow
What is the proper way to determine if a rabbit has a tied elbow?
Ask the Judge - 2009 April/May/June issue of the Dutch Reporter
Proper Stop Length of a Dutch
By Kevin Hooper
Printed in the 2004 Oct/Nov/Dec issue of the Dutch Reporter
Markings vs Type
Ask the Judge - Even though the standard of perfection awards 25 points to type and 50 points to markings, when it comes down to your decision, would a poorly typed, but exceptionally well-marked Dutch beat an exceptionally-typed rabbit with a few marking flaws? And on the subject of markings, if two animals are equal in type, would a rabbit with a couple of minor marking flaws or one major flaw do better on the table?
Written in the 2008 July/Aug/Sept issue of the Dutch Reporter
Cheek Faults
Cheeks are worth 12 points, could you explain how you break down the point schedule that you use? For instance, if the rabbit has one good cheek and one bad cheek, do you give 6 points for the good cheek and maybe 2 points for the bad one, or deduct a certain amount from total score? Do you evenly fault high cheeks and low cheeks, or is one fault more penalized than the other? How much do you fault drags into the mouth? If the cheeks are even, but high or low, do you penalize that less?
Ask the Judge - 2008 July/Aug/Sept issue of the Dutch Reporter
What Marking Flaws are Unacceptable - Ask the Breeder
When trying to decide what animals to keep for a breeding program, I always keep the best-typed animals; but in your opinion, what marking flaws are unacceptable?
Printed in the 2007 Jan/Feb/March issue of the Dutch Reporter