Body - 40 Points: The American has a mandolin body type with a moderate arch starting at the back of the shoulders, and rising to a high point slightly forward of the hip joint. The back needs to be broad and meaty, with a well-filled loin. The hindquarters must show well developed thighs and broad hips. The body should taper slightly from the hips to the shoulders. Americans must have medium bone, and a small dewlap is allowed on does.

Head - 5 Points: The head must be well shaped and narrow. It should not be blocky or too long.

Ears - 4 Points: Ears must be in proportion to the body, carried erect, and taper to a slight point.
     Faults: Lazy carriage; bell shape.

Eyes - 1 Points: Eyes must be bright and bold.

Feet & Legs - 5 Points: Feet and legs must be straight with medium bone. Toenails must be white on whites and dark on blues.
     Disqualifications: Extremely large bone or short legs. White or unmatched toenail(s) on Blues.

Tail - 0 points: Color must match the body color and be carried straight.

Fur - 20 points: Flyback. Must conform to the ARBA Commercial Standard.

Color - 15 points: Blue, White

Condition - 10 points: The rabbit must have a definate appearance of health and vigor. It should be bold and bright of eye. It must have a good coat, firmly set in the pelt. The rabbit should be firm in the flesh covering, neither too fat, with soft, flabby flesh; nor too thin in flesh, crating a bony effect when examined. The flesh must be deep and even over the entire body.