The Polish, also known as the "Little Aristocrat", is a small, compact rabbit with lots of personality! While they have lost popularity in the past to more common smaller breeds, they are making a comeback! Their origin is unknown, but believed to have been from England or Germany, NOT Poland. There are 6 varieties that are currently recognized by ARBA. They are: Black, Blue, Broken (white with any recognized color), Chocolate, Blue-Eyed White (BEW), and Ruby-Eyed White (REW). There is a 7th variety that is NOT recognized by ARBA, which is the Lilac. It is currently being presented for acceptance. This breed is very docile and great for children!
SHOWING INFORMATION:
Disqualifications for the show ring include:
1) One or more white toenails on a colored rabbit.
2) Colored toenails on a white rabbit.
3) Lack of color on the nose, ears, or around the eyes on broken rabbits.
4) Less than 10 % color or more than 50% color on a broken rabbit.
5) Roll back fur
6) Eye color that is not appropriate for the color variety.
7) Exceeding 3 1/2 pounds in weight.
8) Ears longer than 3 inches
9) Dewlaps on does
10) Undescended testicles on a buck
11) Malocclusion
They are shown by variety in the following order:
Black, Blue, Broken, Chocolate, BEW, REW
The Polish is considered a 4 Class Breed.
The showroom classes and weights are as follows:
* Senior Buck- 6 months of age and over, not to exceed 3 1/2 pounds.
* Senior Doe- 6 months of age and over, not to exceed 3 1/2 pounds.
* Junior Buck- Under 6 months. Minimum weight of 1 1/4 lbs, Maximum weight of 2 1/2 lbs.
* Junior Doe- Under 6 months. Minimum weight of 1 1/4 lbs, Maximum weight of 2 1/2 lbs.
The showroom classes and weights are as follows:
* Senior Buck- 6 months of age and over, not to exceed 3 1/2 pounds.
* Senior Doe- 6 months of age and over, not to exceed 3 1/2 pounds.
* Junior Buck- Under 6 months. Minimum weight of 1 1/4 lbs, Maximum weight of 2 1/2 lbs.
* Junior Doe- Under 6 months. Minimum weight of 1 1/4 lbs, Maximum weight of 2 1/2 lbs.