neck ear shoulder loin hip rump tail hock leg belly ribs foot toe chest dewlap mouth nose cheek eye

Judge says:

• "Put your rabbit in the holding position"
  (right handers= firm grasp with right hand above shoulders, left hand around bunny butt, bunny head tucked under left arm.)
  

• "Show your bunnies teeth"
  (right hand grasp on shoulders, bunny facing up, back half of body trapped between your side and right arm. Reach with left hand under bunnies head, with thumb and index finger..one on each side of bunnies mouth. Pull back gently on lips until teeth are visible.)

• "What is Malocclusion?"
  (Shown above....Hereditary trait..improper meeting of the teeth, which can result in abnormal wear and overgrowth. Can be caused by injury. Top teeth dont overlap the bottom teeth.)

• "Show your bunnies sex, or sex your rabbit"
  (right hand grasp on shoulders, bunny facing away from you, bunnies back-end resting on the table. Left hand fingers pressing gently to expose genitals)
  

• "How long is a rabbit pregnant/gestation?"
  (28-33 days..usually 31)

• "What is palpating or palpation?"
  (feeling does stomach with your hands to see if she is pregnant)

• "What is molt or molting"?
  (shedding of fur)

• "What is sore hocks?"
  (back feet of rabits get scabs and sores. Usually found in larger breeds)

• "Check your rabbit for sore hocks"
  (same grasp as checking sex, show judge you are feeling up and down both hocks)

• "How do you prevent sore hocks?"
  (use clean sitting boards in cages, sanitization, selective breedings of resistant animals)

• "What is a parasite?"
  (an animal that lives and/or feeds on another animal)

• "Name a rabbit parisite"
  (pin worm, ear mites, fur mites)

• "Check your rabbit for ear mites"
  (open ear canal look inside for signs of redness or scabs. gently squeeze the base of the ear while leaning very close to listen for squishy noises)

• "Name the 5 body types"

1. semi-arch
2. full arch
3. compact
4. commercial
5. cylindrical

• "Name the 4 fur types."

1. normal
2. angora
3. rex
4. satin

SCORING

	Points
4-H Member: Appearance and attitude- clean, neat, attentive, on time, courteous, and confident	20
Rabbit: Desirable fleshing for breeding or market clean, well-trained, free of defects and loose hair, with trimmed nails on intermediates and seniors	20
Showing: Show rabbit to good advantage at all times, follow instructions, be alert, keep hands off rabbit when not handling or posing	20
Lift and Carry: Lift, hold, and carry rabbit so it is comfortable and quiet	10
Presentation and Examination: Knowledge of rabbits, feeding, management, and health; ability to show the parts and handle the rabbit	30
Total	100