Beveren rabbit

Competition

In competition, the Beveren is judged on a total of 150 points. General type accounts for 55 points, with body worth 30 points, head 10 points, ears 10 points, and feet and legs 5 points. Fur is scored at 20 points, color at 20 points, and condition at 5 points. Senior bucks must be 8 months of age or older and weigh 8 to 11 pounds, with an ideal weight of 10 pounds. Senior does, also 8 months or older, weigh 9 to 12 pounds, ideal 11 pounds. Intermediate bucks (6 to 8 months) must not exceed 9 1/2 pounds, and intermediate does (6 to 8 months) not over 10 1/2 pounds. Juniors under 6 months have weight limits of 8 pounds for bucks and 9 pounds for does, while pre-juniors under 3 months must not exceed 5 1/2 pounds. Animals exceeding maximum weight for their age class may be moved to a higher classification, but no animal may be shown in a lower class than its true age.

The body must be of mandolin shape: medium length with a broad, meaty back and deep, firm loin. Shoulders are strong and firm with a well-sprung rib cage, tapering slightly from broader, smooth hips. The topline should form a smooth curve from the back of the shoulder, rising to a high point over the middle of the back, then curving over the hips. Faults include extremely long or short body length and a flat, lacking arched outline. The head is full from top to bottom with a well-filled face and jaws, showing a distinct curvature between eyes and nose and a medium broad muzzle; head size conforms to body, more massive in bucks, and a medium dewlap is permissible on does. Faults include a narrow pinched head, lack of curvature in profile, and excessive dewlap. Ears are well furred and carried in a V shape, ideally 5 inches or more in seniors and intermediates; faults are thin or very heavy ears and weak ear base, and ears less than 4 3/4 inches on seniors or intermediates are disqualified. Front feet and legs are straight, strong, with medium bone; hind feet and legs are straight, powerful, and well furred. In whites, toenails are white or flesh colored; in blacks and blues, toenails are dark.