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The Jersey Wooly was first introduced at the 1984 A.R.B.A. Convention in Orlando, Florida by
Bonnie Seeley of Highbridge, NJ. In 1988 at the A.R.B.A. Convention, in Madison, Wisconsin, it became a recognized
breed. Bonnie originally developed the breed in order to produce a small pet rabbit with wool that was easy to care for.
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Standard of Perfection (NJWRC Official Guidebook):
Body- Points 30: The body is to be short and compact,with depth to aproximately equal width. The shoulders are to be of nearly the
same width as the hindquarters. The midsection is to be well filled. Hindquarters are to be full and well-rounded. The top
line is to rise in a gradual curve from just behind the earbase to a high point over the loin, then fall in a smooth curve
to the base of the tail. NOTE: The body should be assessed by feeling and not by sight alone as the wool may alter the
visual concept of body type. Posing: Jersey Woolies should be posed in their natural position to display a high head mount,
thus accentuating the compact type and bold head. Jersey Woolies should not be stretched out or over tucked, as these practices
will distort the desired conformation. Faults: Long or narrow body/midsection;narrow shoulders or hips;flatness over shoulder
or hindquaters; pinched or undercut lower hindquarters;roughness over hips. Disqualification from Competition: Animals
exhibiting exceptionally long,narrow,rangy body type.
HEAD-Points 16: The head shall be set high and close to the shoulders. The head shall be wide and short,beginning
at the base of the ears,and carrying between the eyes to a well filled muzzle. The head shall be in balance with the body.
When viewed from the side,the head shall apear short and bold; rounding from the ears and brow to a plane between the eyes
and nose,then rounding at the muzzle and jowl. The head is to have "side trimmings" consisting of longer fur fibers along
the jawline, which blend smoothly into the body wool. It is to have a "wool cap" of short ,dense wool from the ear base forward. Faults-Long
or narrow head; pinched muzzle. Cut severly for lack of "wool cap" or "side trimmings".
EARS-Points 10: Ears are to be short, well furred, and of
good substance. They are to be carried erect,but not necessarily touching. Tips of the ears are to be slightly rounded. Ears
are to be in balance with the head. Ideal length of ears is 2 1/2 inches. (to measure ear length, place a ruler against skull,
bewtween the ears.) Faults- Thin or poorly furred ears; poor ear carriage; scissoring. Disqualification from Competition-
Ears over 3 inches long; tassels on ears.
EYES-Points 2: Eyes are to be bold and bright. Eyes are to be the color described in the individual variety. Disqualification
from Competition- Any eye color other than called for in the list of recognized varieties.
FEET & LEGS-Points 0: Legs are to be sturdy and straight.
Front feet are to have normal fur below the ankle. Hind legs may carry wool below the hock. Faults- Extremely fine bone. Disqualification
from Competition-Wool below the ankle joint; toenail disqualification as per ARBA discription.
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