The only breeds allowed to compete in the Commercial Fur Class are: American, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Californian, Champagne d'Argent, Checkered Giant, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Creme d'Argent, Dutch, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, English Lop, New Zealand, Palomino, Polish, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, and Tan.
Commercial fur classes are shown in two groups; Colored includes all colors except white (Color is not considered when judging.), and White. A rabbit is not eligible to compete if it is Disqualified from Competition or Unworthy of an Award.
Texture - 40 Points: The coat must be coars enough in guard hair to offer resistance when stroked towards the head. It should flyback to it's natural position and lie smooth over the entire body. There should be a fine undercoat, which is soft and interspersed thickly with decidedly heavier or thicker guard hairs. Faults - Coat too harsh or wiry; coat too fine or silky.
Density - 30 Points: The underfur should be fine, soft, and dense, interspersed thickly with heavier or thicker guard hairs. The guard hairs should be visible down to the skin and extend above the underfur to form a protective surface to the underfur and give body and density to the coat. The same quality of fur must carry down the sides and under the stomach, making a large, more usable pelt. The stomach fur will be shorter, but should be dense, avoiding a soft, wooly type fur.
Balance and Condition - 30 Points: The coat must be well balanced and have fairly good length, with a differential between the tip of the guard hair and the underfur not to exceed one eighth of an inch. A dense, short coat is desired rather than a long, thin coat. Texture and density are most important, but they should be coupled in uniform length. The hair must be set tight in the skin, without breaks due to molt, broken spots, broken guard hairs, mats, or stains. The guard hair should be glossy and alive, not brittle or dry. The coat must be clean, bright, and free of stain.
Faults - Short stubby fur or thin shallow fur; fur too soft, especially on the stomach and crotch; any stains.
Disqualifications - Fur resembling wool, satin, or rex.
|