General Description
LilacThe entire rabbit is lilac color, which is dove gray with a pinkish tint.
Surface Color
Lilac, carried as close to the skin as possible.
Under Color
Pale dove gray.
Toenails and Eyes
Toenails colored.
Eyes are blue gray with a ruby glow in certain lights.
Breeds That are Showable in the Lilac Variety
American fuzzy lop, English angora, French angora, satin angora, Holland lop, Jersey wooly, lilac, English lop, French lop, mini lop, mini rex, Netherland dwarf, and rex.
Exceptions to the General Description
American Fuzzy Lop, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Jersey Wooly
Wooled areas are a lighter shade of lilac than normal furred areas.
Lilac
The lilac breed standard calls for eyes that match the fur color. Eyes may show a ruby glow.
General Faults
(not a showable variety at this time)
Molt, uneven color, hutch stain, faded color, brownish or rusty tinge, bluish or silvery color, stray white hairs, mealiness, or ticking.
General Disqualifications
Eye color other than blue gray or unmatched eyes. White or unmatched toenails. Excessive white hairs, white or foreign-colored spot(s).
Breed Specific Disqualifications
Lilac
Disqualify rabbits with conspicuous stray white hairs or white or silver tipping.