The Breed Standard

 

German Lop Breed Standard 2006 - 2010

Ring size L                             Points

1) Overall type and shape       30

2) Head and Crown                20

3) Ears                                  20

4) Coat                                  15

5) Colour or pattern                10

6) Condition                           5

TOTAL                                   100

1) Type - very cobby, massive and muscular. The neck on a good German Lop should not be visible. Ideally it should be equally as broad in the shoulder as the hindquarters. From a short nape the line of the back should rise in a slight curve to a well muscled rump which should be short and well-rounded. The front legs are short, straight and thick. The hind legs should lay parallel to the rump and not jutting out when resting. A dewlap in does is permissable.

2) Head - the head should be strongly developed with a distinct width between the eyes. The German Lop should have a roman nose appearance with well-developed cheeks.

3) Ears - The ears should be broad, thick and of good substance, they rise from a strong ridge called the crown on top of the head, carried closely to the cheeks, with the opening turned inwards. The ears should hang down straight just behind the eyes without being carried forwards or backwards. ear length, measured across the skull, minimum 27.96cm - maximum 35.5cm (11- 14 inch maximum).

4) Coat - The fur is of normal length, very dense with strong guard hairs.

5) Colour or Pattern - all recognised colours, including the butterfly pattern are accepted; but not the broken pattern.

6) Condition

DESIRED WEIGHT - Adult, minimum 2.95kg - maximum 3.85kg (6 1/2lb - 8 1/2lbs). The maximum weight for an U/5 exhibit at a show shall be 2.95kg (6 1/2lbs).