| Classifications of Rabbits |
| Body Types |
| There are 5 basic body types of rabbits. These are listed below. |
| Semi-Arch Type |
| The semi-arch body type consists of many of the larest breed ranging from 8 lbs (sr buck) to over 14 lbs (sr doe bottom weight) and larger. Semi-arch type rabbits are to look like a mandolin on its side when posed properly with front legs and hocks flat on the table. |
| Semi-Arch breeds |
| Breeds that fall under the Semi Arch catigory are: American, Beveren, English Lop, Flemish Giant, and Giant Chinchilla. |
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| Compact Type |
| The compact body type consists of most of the smaller breeds ranging from 2 1/2 lbs to 7 1/2 lbs (sr doe top weight). Compact type rabbits are to posses commercial qualities on a small breed. This group is also post with forelegs and hocks flat on table accept for a few breeds that are posed in a slightly pushed up position. |
| Compact Type Breeds |
| Breeds that fall under the compact catigory are: American Fuzzy Lop, English Angora, Standard Chinchilla, Dwarf Hotot, Dutch, Florida White, Havana, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish and Silver. |
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| Cresthill's 5 Owned by: Jolene @ J&J's Bunny Business Pointed White, Mini Rex Sr. Doe |
| Hazle Owned by: Emily @ Hoppin' Popps' Rabbitry Black, Dutch Sr. Doe |
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