ALL of the following information is
provided by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Standard
of Perfection 2006-2010 edition.
Showroom Classes & Weights:
Senior Bucks- 6 Months of age and over, weight 3 to
4 ¼ pounds. Ideal weight 4 pounds.
Senior Does- 6 Months of age and over, weight 3 ¼ to
4 ½ pounds. Ideal weight 4 ¼ pounds.
Junior Bucks and Does- Under 6 months of age,
maximum weight 3 ¾ pounds. Minimum weight is 2 pounds.
NOTE: Juniors exceeding maximum weight limits may
be shown in higher age classification then it’s true age. No animal may
be shown in a lower age classification then it’s true age.
Each variety and broken group are to be exhibited individually.
Compact Body Type-
Animals are lighter in weight and shorter in body lenth then animals
of commercial type. Some breeder will have only a slight rise in hte
top line due to the depth of shoulders being slightly lower than then
depth over the hips. The side profile may be tapered or of equal width
from hips to shoulders, as specified in the invidual breed standard.
Animals are to be posed with teh front feet directly under the eyes
and the toes of the rear feet aligned with the front hips. Posing in an
excessively "tucked" position or allowing the animals to move about
the table is undesirable and strongly discouraged.
Schedule of Points
Body—Points 35: The ideal Mini Rex is a
well proportioned animal that gives the overall impression of balance
and uniformity. The body is to be compact and smooth. The shoulders,
midsection, and hindquarters are to be well developed and well filled.
Throughout the body, there is good depth, which is in balance with the
body’s width. When viewed from above, the body is to show a slight
taper from the hindquarters to the shoulders. When viewed from the
side, the top bodyline is to rise in a gradual curve from the case of
the ears to a high point over the center of the hips and the round
downward to a full lower hindquarter at the case of the tail. A small
dewlap is permissible on doe’s.
Faults— Narrow, long, racy or rangy body;
body in which depth is not in balance with the width throughout the
body; roughness over the spine or hips; potty belly.
Disqualification from Competition—Extremely low shoulders;
body which is extremely rangy or racy.
Shoulders—Shoulder are to be firm, well
developed and well fleshed. They are to blend smoothly to a slightly
wider and deeper midsection. Shoulders are to have enough width and
depth to balance with the rest of the body.
Faults—Shoulders that are too narrow, too wide, too low or
too flat as not to balance with the rest of the body.
Midsection—Midsection is to be firm, well
developed and well fleshed. It is to be slightly wider and deeper then
the shoulders and should blend smoothly to slightly wider deep
hindquarters. Midsection is to have enough width and depth to balance
with the rest of the body.
Faults—Midsection that is too wide or too narrow to balance
with the shoulders and hindquarters; midsection that is too low or
flat to balance with the rest of the body; midsection that is rough or
poorly fleshed.
Hindquarters—The hindquarters are to be
firm, well developed, and well fleshed. They are to be broad, deep, and
well rounded. The depth of the hindquarters is to be in the balance
with the width of the hindquarters. The lower the hindquarters are to be
well developed and full. The hindquarters are to be slightly wider and
deeper than the midsection. There is to be a taper from the
hindquarters to a slightly narrow shoulder. Hindquarters are to have
enough width and depth to balance with the rest of the body.
Faults—Narrow, flat, pinched, undercut, or bony
hindquarters; hindquarters in which the depth does not balance with the
width.
Head—5 Points: The head is to balance with
the body. It should be set relatively close to the shoulders and
should be full, with a well filled face and jaws. It is slightly
refined in does.
Faults—Head that does not balance with body. Head too broad
as to give the impression of a Netherland Dwarf; long or narrow.
Ears—5 Points: The ears are to balance
with the body. The ears are to be thick, relatively short, and well set
on the head. They are to be carried erect and close together, without
showing of flanges.
Faults—Ears that do not balance with the body. Ears having
thin flesh or fur.
Disqualification from Competition— Ears over 3 ½ inches in
length
Eyes-- The eyes are to be bright and bold.
Feet & Legs— The legs are to straight,
rather short in length, and medium to fine bone.
Faults- Long legs that give the impression of racinessor
ranginess; feet that lack a complete padding of fur; bare skin.
Tail—Size of the tail is to be proportion
to the body and is to be carried straight.
Fur—35 Points: Fur is to be extremely
dense, straight, and upright, with an ideal length of 5/8 inches. It is
to be the same length, density and texture over the entire animal.
Guard hairs, which are not to be noticeably protruding, are to be
plentiful and evenly distributed throughout the coat. Fur is to have a
lustrous appearance, good body, and plush like effect that offers a
distinct springy resistance when touched. Fur is to feel and look
extremely smooth and even.
Faults- Fur that is lacking in density, uneven in length,
harsh, soft, cottony or silky texture; fur that is dull, lacking luster
or has a noticeably protruding guard hairs; fur that does not offer a
distinct springy resistance when touched.
Disqualification from Competition— Any of
the above faults if severe enough to destroy typical Mini Rex
appearance; average fur length that is less then ½ and more then 7/8
inch.
Color-- 15 Points: Per individual color discription.
Condition-- points 5: As per ARBA definition
Recognized Mini Rex Colors:
Black--Blue--Blue Eyed White--Broken
Group--Castor--Chinchilla--Chocolate--Himilayan--Lilac--Lynx--Opal--Red--Seal--Tortoise--Ruby
Eyed White
VARIETIES WITH CERTIFICATE OF DEVELOPMENT:
Sable--Silver Marten--Smoke Pearl--Tan (Black, Blue, Chocolate, and
Lilac)
