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GLOSSARY
Terms and abbreviations used thoughout this site. These definitions are in regards to
Netherland Dwarfs, but may apply to other breeds as well.
BIS, BRIS ~ Best In Show, Best Reserve In Show.
BOB, BOSB ~ Best Of Breed, Best Opposite Sex Of Breed.
BOG, BOSG ~ Best Of Group, Best Opposite Sex Of Group.
BOV, BOSV ~ Best Of Variety, Best Opposite Sex Of Variety.
Brood (buck or doe) ~ Refers to rabbit used for breeding.
May be unshowable due to size or color, but considered useful.
BUD ~ Big Ugly Doe. Affectionate term for does too large
and long-eared for showing. Also called False Dwarf or Brood Doe. See Dwarf Gene.
Commercial ~ Refers to breeds that are raised for meat or
fur. Usually the large breeds. Also refers to the operation of breeding for meat or
fur.
Cull, Culling ~ The process of eliminating unwanted rabbits
from the herd. Done by selling or giving them away as pets, or in some cases,
euthanasia. Culling is done to improve the breed, eliminate genetic flaws or incurable
disease. Cull also refers to the rabbit being culled.
Dam ~ Mother.
Dense ~ Deep, undiluted color. Black, Chocolate, Siamese
Sable, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Orange.
Dilute ~ Gene which produces a lighter version of a color.
Blue is the dilute of Black, Lilac is the dilute of Chocolate, Smoke is the dilute of
Sable, Fawn is the dilute of Orange, Squirrel is the dilute of Chinchilla.
DQ ~ Disqualification. Any deviation from the SOP that will
disqualify a rabbit from being shown. See SOP.
Dwarf Gene ~ The dwarf gene is responsible for the small
size, short ears, and round shape of the ND. If a kit gets 1 copy of the dwarf gene, it
will be a True Dwarf with the small round type. This is the
Show Bunny. If it doesn't get the dwarf gene, it will be a
False Dwarf. This is the large, racy, long-eared type that
is unshowable. Affectionately called Big Ugly (BU). If the kit gets a double dose of
the dwarf gene, it's lethal. This double dwarf kit is called a Peanut, and will die within 3 days of birth. They will be very
small with deformed heads and hindquarters, and it's believed with undeveloped digestive
systems which is why they don't survive. Go here to see a photo of a peanut. 2 True
Dwarfs are more likey to produce Peanuts. A False Dwarf doe paired with a True Dwarf
buck will produce some True Dwarfs, some False, and litters are generally larger. False
Dwarf bucks have no real use. However, large, overweight, typey bucks can be considered
True Dwarfs if they conform to the general shape desired, having round heads and bodies,
and short ears. These large bucks will be too heavy to show, but can add strong bone.
Ear Number ~ Permanant tattoo in left ear. May be numbers,
letters, or series of either. Identifies the rabbit for show or breeding.
Fader ~ Kit that begins to waste away at weaning. Usually
around 4-6 weeks of age. Signs include listlessness, sitting hunched up away from the
rest of the litter, and not eating or drinking. Thought to be due to an underdeveloped
digestive system that doesn't handle the switch to solid food. There's little that can
be done to save a fader, and death usually occurs within a week of signs. Sadly, it's
often the best kit in the litter. There's speculation that this may be due to a degree
of dwarfism that's a step above a peanut. Also called Waster.
False Dwarf ~ See Dwarf Gene.
Fancy ~ Refers to breeds that are only raised for show or
pet. Usually the dwarf breeds. Also a another term for hobby.
Fault ~ Conformation or color that may cause a rabbit to be
placed lower in its class. Not a DQ. See DQ; SOP.
GC ~ Grand Champion. Rabbit that has been registered with
ARBA, and has earned at least 3 Legs. See Leg, Shows.
Group ~ See Netherland Dwarfs.
Hobby Breeder ~ Breeder who raises animals for fun, pets, or
show, and is dedicated to improving the breed.
Hole ~ Cage, housing, space in carrier.
Jr ~ Junior. Rabbit under 6 months of age, usually over 8
weeks old.
Kindling ~ Birthing; delivery of kits.
Kit ~ Baby rabbit.
Leg ~ Point earned towards GC. Earned by being best of its
class or breed at a show. See GC, Shows.
Max Factor ~ This is a gene mutation that showed up in the
offspring from a Netherland named "Max". It manifests as kits born with their eyes open,
and often severely deformed legs and feet. Sometimes called "frogs" for the flipper-like
feet and splayed hind legs, "aliens" for the strange appearance of the open eyes, or
simply "maxes". Max Factor kits can survive but it's best that they don't. Euthanasia
is recommended. They may be blind due to the open eyes at birth being prone to
infection, and the skeletal deformities will require special needs care. The Max Factor
gene has been passed down through generations of Netherlands, and can appear in other
breeds that used the ND in crosses. Oddly, while the gene is very bad when expressed,
it's said that the Max Factor gene can produce the best type and fur on the rest of the
litter. Go here or here to see photos of this defect.
Molt, Moult ~ Shedding of old fur and wool to allow the
growth of a new coat. Often in response to summer heat.
Non-extension ~ The "ee" gene. Removes most of the dense
color from the coat. Necessary for Sable Point, Tort, Orange, and Fawn. It takes 2 and
can hide for many generations. When 2 rabbits come together that carry "ee", they will
produce non-extension varieties. Also responsible for Fox (tort otter), and Ermine
(brown-eyed white agouti) which are unrecognized.
ND ~ Netherland Dwarf. See Netherland Dwarfs.
Palpate ~ Examination of bred doe for evidence of pregnacy.
This takes practice and involves feeling for the kits in the doe's womb.
Peanut ~ See Dwarf Gene.
Points ~ Refers to shaded and himalayan varieties. Color on
ears, nose, feet, and tail. See Netherland Dwarfs.
Show Bunny; Showable ~ Rabbit that conforms to the SOP, and
has no DQs. See DQ; SOP.
Sire ~ Father.
Sr ~ Senior. Rabbit over 6 months of age. Considered
adult.
SOP ~ Standard Of Perfection. Description of breed as
recognized by American Rabbit Breeders Association.
True Dwarf ~ See Dwarf Gene.
Type, Typey ~ General conformation. Typey refers to a rabbit that closely conforms to the SOP. See SOP.
Unrecognized ~ Variety or breed. Unaccepted by the SOP.
See DQ; SOP.
Variety ~ Color and/or pattern. See Netherland Dwarfs.
Weanling ~ Kit that is eating solid food. Usually 4-8 weeks
of age. Also refers to kits that have been taken away from their dam.
Related Info: American Rabbit Breeders Association ; American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club
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