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| Himalayan Varieties: Black, Blue, Chocolate, and Lilac Four class breed Weights: Senior Bucks & Does- 2 1/2- 4 1/2 pounds; ideal 3 1/2 pounds Junior Bucks & Does- 1 1/4 pounds and over Body Type: Cylindrical Fur Type: Normal (Flyback) Faults: body being short, close coupled; large bone; large in general; full or bulldog head; ears being spoon shaped or spread out; long or harsh fur; frost color, barring, unequal markings Disqualifications: dewlap; smut on any usable portion of the pelt (what remains after removing the dewlap, head, tail, feet, and legs); white spots in any of the markings History: The Himalayan is one of the oldest known breeds of rabbits. They are from the Himalayan Mountains. The Black is the original variety, with blues coming out next. Ron Smelt of California is who created both the Chocolates and Lilacs. Markings: The Himalayan calls their markings “points”. 41 points of the Himalayan are put on their points. Their points include the head; ears; front feet and legs; hind feet and legs; tail. National Specialty Club: American Himalayan Rabbit Association |
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| Chocolate Himalayan Owner: Lorina C. |