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  The Jersey Wooly Rabbit is classified as a small breed of rabbit. Senior Bucks and Does must be 6 months of age or older and weigh no more that 3 1/2 pounds. The ideal weight is 3 pounds. Junior Bucks and Does must be under 6 months of age but no younger that 3 months. Maximum weight is 3 pounds and the minimum weight is 1/1/2 pounds. Breed Wool is shown as white and colored classes. 

The recognized colors and groups are as follows: 

Agouti - Chestnut, Chinchilla, Opal, and Squirrel 

AOV ( All other varieties) - Pointed Whites (Black or Blue) 

Self - Black, Blue, Blue Eyed Whites (BEW), Chocolate, Lilac, and Ruby Eyed Whites (REW) 

Shaded - Blue Toroise Shell, Sable Point, Seal, Siamese Sable, Smoked Pearl, and Tortoise Shell 

Tan Pattern - Black Otter, Blue Otter, Sable Martin, Silver Martin ( Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac), and Smoked Pearl Marten 

General Body Type : In viewing the Jersey Wooly, the body is to be short compact, with depth to approximate equal to width. Shoulders are to be nearly the same width as the hindquarters. Midsection is to be well filled out. Hindquarters are to be full and well rounded. The top line is to rise to a gradual curve from behind the earbase to a high point over the loins, then fall in a smooth curve to the base of the tail. Note : The body should be assessed by feeling and not by sight only. The wool may alter the visual concept of the body type. 

Posing: Jersey Woolies shall be posed in their natural position to display a high head mount, thus accentuating the compact body. Jersey Woolies should not be stretched out or over tucked, as this will distort the desired conformation. 

Head : The head of a Jersey Wooly shall be set high and close to the shoulders. The head shall be wide and short, beginning at the base of the ears, and carrying between the eyes to a well filled muzzle. the head shall be in balance with the body. Then view from the side, the head shall appear short and bold; rounding from the ears and brow to a plan between the eyes and nose, then rounding at the muzzle and jowl. The head is to have " side trimmings" consisting of longer fur fibers along the jowl line, which blends smoothly into the wooly body. It is to have a "wool cap" of short dense wool front the ear base forward. 

Ears : Ears are to be short, well furred, and good substance. they are to be carried erect, but not necessarily touching. Tips of these ears are to be slightly rounded. Ears are to be balanced with the head. Ideal length of the ears is 2 1/2 inches, but not over 3 inches. (To measure ear length place a ruler against the skull between the ears). 

Eyes : Eyes are to be bold and bright. Eyes are to be the color described for the individual variety. 

Feet : Legs are to be sturdy and straight. Front feet are to have normal fur below the ankle. Hind legs may carry wool below the hocks.

To find out about the faults and disqualification for the above you will need to read the ARBA breed description. 

Wool: Note : The Jersey Wool is to exhibit "easy care" properties by virtue of the predominate of guard hairs. The coat should be full of life. Although the fibers may be spun, the coat should not be considered for commercial wool purposes. 

Texture : The coat is to have a greater proportion of heaver, thicker guard hairs than crimped underwool, producing a slightly coarse to coarse texture. The coat is to lie gently over the body, and display a healthy luster. 

Density : The greatest density possible, with respect to the correct texture. Density is to be uniform. Density is to be assessed by feeling as well as by blowing in to the coat. 

Length : A smooth topline, produced by uniform length of the longer guardhairs is the most important to form a uniform drape over the underwool, thus giving a flowing appearance to the coat. Ideal length of wool is 3 inches. Wool on the underside of the Jersey may be shorter. Minimum length of wool is 1 1/2 inches.

For faults and disqualifications for the coat is found in the ARBA breed description.

Color & Condition : As described in the breed description as per ARBA.

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