A
Glossary of Terms Used in Showing Rabbits
4-Class Rabbits--All breeds
that have an ideal weight of nine pounds or less,
consisting of Junior and Senior classes
6-Class Rabbits--All breeds
that have an ideal weight of nine pounds and over,
consisting of Junior, Intermediate (6/8), and Senior
classes
Best in Show (BOS)--A rabbit
that stands out by comparison as an excellent representative
for the breed. This rabbit came closer to meeting
the guidelines of the Standard of Perfection better
than any other breed shown at that show
Best of Breed (BOB)--A rabbit
that overall has the best type representing the
breed by comparison in that breed
Best Opposite Sex of Breed (BOSB) --A
rabbit of the opposite sex from the Best of Breed
rabbit that displays the best overall type for
the breed by comparison in that breed
Best Opposite Sex of Variety (BOSV) --A
rabbit of the opposite sex from the Best of Variety
rabbit that displays the best overall variety.
This rabbit, depending on breed, is eligible to
compete for Best Opposite of Breed
Best of Variety (BOV) --A
rabbit that has won overall for its variety. This
rabbit, depending on breed, is eligible to compete
for Best of Breed
Broken--A rabbit that has
any recognized breed color in combination with
white and that carries the breed pattern
Class--Age at which the rabbit
is shown: Junior, Intermediate, Senior
DQ (disqualification)--One
or more deformities or blemishes that renders the
rabbit ineligible for competition and/or registration.
(DQs can correct themselves. For example, rabbits
can be disqualified for a broken tooth, abscesses,
under/over weight, ear/fur mites, etc.--all of
which are conditions that the rabbit can move past.)
Faking--Altering the appearance
of the rabbit, such as dying toenails, plucking
stray white hairs, etc.
Faults--Imperfections within
the breed or variety. A fault is a condition that's
not serious enough for a DQ., such as long in type,
flat, molting, etc.
Intermediate--A rabbit between
six and eight months of age in the heavy weight
breeds, known as 6-class animals
Junior--A rabbit under six
months of age
Molt--Act or process of shedding
or changing fur. A rabbit's baby fur is shed at
approximately two months and the first prime coat
fur is fully developed at between four to six months
of age
Pedigree--A written record
of a rabbit's lineage for three generations that
contains the rabbit's birthday, variety, and ear
number
Registration--The official
recording of a rabbit and its pedigree that has
been approved by a licensed registrar
Senior--A rabbit over six
months of age for 4-class rabbits and over eight
months of age for 6-class rabbits
Solid--A rabbit that basically
carries the breed color throughout its entire body.
This can include selfs, shaded selfs, ticked, wide
banded, agouti, pointed whites, etc.
Variety--The color the rabbit
is. For example, black, opal, broken, etc.
