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Black & Tan Hare

Originally imported into the UK from Europe



In the summer of 2004 a ballot was taken to decide if other colours of Hare would be accepted into the club, and they were. It was decided to put a Standard for the Black & Tan before the British Rabbit Council to approve. By July 2005 Black & Tans became a recognised Belgian Hare.
There is no break down of points for tanning in the Hare. There  is some
way to go to get the tanning of the quality of the Black & Tan  rabbit
although great improvement has been made over the last few years.
The shape and size of the  Black & Tan Hare has come to match the Standard Hare.
In the past they were sometimes small and flat backed because Black & Tan
rabbits were used in the  breeding to improve the colour.
The White Hare is being bred  in the UK but has very rarely been shown so far.
The Black is proving quite popular too.
By accepting the coloured  Hares into the club it was hoped that it would bring new interest and new  members.

The Black & Tan Hare Standard


1.     Type                                                               30 points
2.     Colour                                                            45 points
3.     Ears (length)                                                    5 points
4.     Coat & Condition                                             15 points
5.     Eyes                                                                5 points


                                                                  Total 100


The type should be the same as the Standard Hare.
No other colour except Black & tan. No white or other foreign colour allowed.
The colour both in the black and the tan should reach well to the skin.
The tan pattern to be the same as for the Tan rabbit.
Eyes should be bold and bright with a deep hazel iris.
In the event of equality of points preference must be given to the specimen
who is the longest and largest. Adult weight approx 3.62 – 4.08kg (8 -9 lbs)


Faults.  White toe nails. Deduct 10 points for each white nail.

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