Meissner Lop Standard

1) TYPE: Not as stocky and compact as the French Lop - The body is longer with the back nicely arched and well rounded at the rear. The legs are strong and straight. A small well formed dewlap is permissable in older does
2) HEAD & EARS: The head has a beautiful arched profile. The forehead is broad but not as massive as that of the French Lop. The head of the doe is somewhat weaker than that of the buck. The ears rise from the crown and are carried with the inside aspect close to and facing the cheeks. They should hang down straight, behind the eyes, without being carried forward or backwards. Ear length 38-42cm (15-16ins)
3) WEIGHT: Ideal weight 4.5kg(10lb) Maximum weight 5.5kg(12lb)
4) FUR: The fur is of medium length approximately 3cm and quite dense. Evenly interspersed with guard hairs
5) COLOURS: All self colours and yellow.
CONDITION: As standard for all breeds.

FAULTS: Minor deviation in type. Poor ear carriage. Deviation from ideal ear length

DISQUALIFICATIONS: Severe deviation in type. Adult ear length less than 36cm and over 42cm. Horizontal or partly erect ears. Too short in body. Completely dark head without any silvering. Plus standard faults and disqualifications