History
English spot is said to be one of the oldest breeds of fancy rabbit.
Some believe the breed is related to the checkered giant because of the similar features, such as check spots, herring bone, eye circles, colored ears, and arch type.
Although the English history of the English spot is largely unknown it is believed that the breed was common in England in the 1850s and imported to America around 1910.
In 1924 the American English Spot Rabbit Club was established and the breed was accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder Association.
Some believe the breed is related to the checkered giant because of the similar features, such as check spots, herring bone, eye circles, colored ears, and arch type.
Although the English history of the English spot is largely unknown it is believed that the breed was common in England in the 1850s and imported to America around 1910.
In 1924 the American English Spot Rabbit Club was established and the breed was accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder Association.
Description
English spots are a medium sized breed, ranging around 5-8 lbs.
English spots are best recognized by there stunning markings and body type.
Show-able spots should sport a wave of spots on each sides of there body. The spots should begin small on the shoulders and graduate to larger spots on the animals hips.
Show-able spots will have a butterfly on there nose, partnered with eye circles on each eye, cheek spots, colored ears and a herring bone mark down the animals spine.
It is desired for a show-able English spot to have spots on each elbow and six spots on the animals teats.
The English spot breed is a full-arch type breed. There bodies should be long and lengthy with there bellies carried way off of the show table by there long legs.
Like most full-arch breeds spots are not posed in show. Instead, the animal runs from one end of the show table to the other to show off there markings and stride.
English spots are best recognized by there stunning markings and body type.
Show-able spots should sport a wave of spots on each sides of there body. The spots should begin small on the shoulders and graduate to larger spots on the animals hips.
Show-able spots will have a butterfly on there nose, partnered with eye circles on each eye, cheek spots, colored ears and a herring bone mark down the animals spine.
It is desired for a show-able English spot to have spots on each elbow and six spots on the animals teats.
The English spot breed is a full-arch type breed. There bodies should be long and lengthy with there bellies carried way off of the show table by there long legs.
Like most full-arch breeds spots are not posed in show. Instead, the animal runs from one end of the show table to the other to show off there markings and stride.
It should be noted that not all English spots will not sport these traits.
English spots that carry the solid gene (enen) are referred to as sports, are not show-able, and are one solid color.
English spots that carry the "charlie" gene (Enen) are also not show-able, but will be primarily white with small patches of color.
Animals that are not suited for show or brood are culled and referred to as pets.
English spots that carry the solid gene (enen) are referred to as sports, are not show-able, and are one solid color.
English spots that carry the "charlie" gene (Enen) are also not show-able, but will be primarily white with small patches of color.
Animals that are not suited for show or brood are culled and referred to as pets.
You can find more info on the American English Spot Rabbit club's page.
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