The “B” color gene is pretty straightforward and easy to understand, especially compared to the “C” gene, or even the “A” or “E” color genes. That’s because it comes in only two varieties: the dominant “B” and the recessive “b.” “Easy” is relative, when it comes to genetics! But let’s just dive right in. Any … Read more
by Laurie Stroupe This Holland Lop is Posed Correctly One of the biggest complaints that Holland breeders have about judging revolves around the unique Holland pose. But I have found that many breeders themselves have problems with the pose. Improperly posed Hollands fail to show off their beautiful top lines or the important head mount … Read more
This article explores how condition should be evaluated when judging rabbits. You can also learn what you can feed your rabbit to condition it for show at this page. What is Condition in Show Rabbits? by Laurie Stroupe Our standard refers to the ARBA definition of condition. Have you ever read it? I hope so! … Read more
by Laurie Stroupe I often say that Holland Lops are like fried chicken – everyone has their favorite piece. I definitely have my favorite pieces as well. Curvature – I love really good curvature on a rabbit’s face. When I started out, I produced so much snipiness and so many concave faces that it … Read more
The ARBA Standard of Perfection lists the desired traits, faults, and disqualifications of each breed of rabbit. Breeders and judges use this book as a guide to select the best animals. But some breeds list some faults as being bigger problems than others. This article walks you through the severe faults in the Holland Lop … Read more
by Laurie Stroupe Note: this article was written for Holland Lops, but also applies to American Fuzzy Lops. The Big Head: An Illustrated Guide to Judging Lop Rabbit Heads It’s not a good idea for you or I to get “the big head,” but for our Hollands, it’s definitely a desirable trait. Most of us … Read more
Note: this article was written for Holland Lops, but in most ways it also applies to judging American Fuzzy Lop, French Lop, and Mini Lop rabbits. I’m all Ears: a Guide to Lop Ears, Illustrated with Photos I want to say from the very beginning that I do not have perfect ears – and neither … Read more
Grand Champion Tortoise Holland Lop Rabbit Breed: Holland Lop Showroom Variety/Group: Solid Pattern Registration Variety: Black Tortoise Legs: 10 Best Show Results: 5th place solid senior doe at Nationals 2006, Best of Breed. Breeder: Laurie Stroupe of The Nature Trail Rabbitry Evaluating this Grand Champion Holland Lop GC The Nature Trail’s Jo-Jo is a massive … Read more
Show-winning Netherland Dwarf Breed: Netherland Dwarf Showroom Variety/Group: Siamese Smoke Pearl Registration Variety: Siamese Smoke Pearl Legs: 10+ Sire: Covert’s SF1 Dam: Suzy’s Jenna Best Show Results: 1 BOB, 2 BOS, 8+ BOG wins Breeder: Susan Meier of Lazy Susan Rabbitry, Netherland Dwarfs in Ohio Evaluating this Siamese Smoke Pearl Netherland Dwarf Look at those … Read more