Butterfly

[Cohen Rabbitry]

I have a broken black doe that I want to show, however I have a couple of questions. She doesn't have a 'butterfly' on her nose. Is this ok? It is like have half black and half white. Also, on both of her ears she has a thin white stip going down her black ears. Is that ok? When a broken is born what do I need to look for and make sure they have or don't have? I know they have to be 50% color. Thanks!

Rachel

 

[DevonW]

As long as there is colour on the whisker bed it can be shown. Same with the ears, they don't have to be solid but there has to be some colour on them. The only thing a broken can't have colour on is the feet.

 

[Devon's Mom Lauren]

A good pattern is however a tie breaker in a broken class. Two rabbits of equal type, condition and fur quality, the win would go to the better marked rabbit.

 

[Cohen Rabbitry]

Ok, here is a picture of her, maybe this will help. I have been told that she may be DQ'ed, what do you think? I am planning on taking her to my first show on Nov. 20th, so I don't want to look stupid and take her and she be DQ'ed.

Thanks
Rachel

 

[ottersatin]

If all things are equal
the rabbit with a complete Butterfly will take the win.
Ottersatin.

 

[billylilwigeon]

Just checked the SOP. Sure enough, a half butterfly is a fault, not a DQ. I'd show it and never feel the first bit embarassed about doing so.

 

[Cohen Rabbitry]

Thanks guys! I think I will show her and see what the judges say.

Rachel