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Organization: What does ARBA stand for (American Rabbit Breeders Association)? How many recognized rabbit body types are there (5: compact, commercial, full arch, semi-arch, cylindrical)
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You are correct .. ARBA stands for American Rabbit Breeders Association.
It's the national organization in the US that sets the breed standards, sanctions shows, and recognizes the 50+ rabbit breeds.
There are 5 recognized body types in ARBA's Standard of Perfection:
1. Compact — Small, short, cobby. No neck visible. Example: Netherland Dwarf, Holland Lop, Mini Rex
2. Commercial — Medium to large, meaty, good depth and width. Example: New Zealand, Californian, Satin
3. Full Arch— Arched over the back, high on legs, belly off table, very racy looking. Example: English Spot, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite
4. Semi-Arch — Arch starts further back, more mandolin-shaped when posed. Example: English Lop, French Lop, Flemish Giant, American
5. Cylindrical — Long, cylindrical body, posed stretched out. Example: Only breed is Himalayan
It's the national organization in the US that sets the breed standards, sanctions shows, and recognizes the 50+ rabbit breeds.
There are 5 recognized body types in ARBA's Standard of Perfection:
1. Compact — Small, short, cobby. No neck visible. Example: Netherland Dwarf, Holland Lop, Mini Rex
2. Commercial — Medium to large, meaty, good depth and width. Example: New Zealand, Californian, Satin
3. Full Arch— Arched over the back, high on legs, belly off table, very racy looking. Example: English Spot, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite
4. Semi-Arch — Arch starts further back, more mandolin-shaped when posed. Example: English Lop, French Lop, Flemish Giant, American
5. Cylindrical — Long, cylindrical body, posed stretched out. Example: Only breed is Himalayan