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ARGENTE BRUNS

 
The Silvered Chocolate variety of the Argente group has been rarely seen in North America. The Argente Brun was first imported into Great Britain early in the 1920's.  Mr. H. Dowle is credited with recreating and improving the breed which had been established in Europe for many years.
 
Part of the Argente group, The Brun, is a medium sized animal having an ideal Sr. weight similar to the Creme but somewhat lighter than the Champagne version.  Although somewhat rare, there are still a few exhibited regularly in England and some European countries. The body type follows all the other Argente varieties having excellent  utility meat producing qualities covered with a most attractive fur. The name of the Brun has been retained in the interest of worldwide consistency, however, Argente Chocolate may be more acceptable in North America.
 
Overall Type- A medium size rabbit with a moderate length of body with well developed deep shoulders and hindquarters. The back should be well arched with the highest  point over the body centre. Depth and width of the body to balance with hindquarters slightly wider than the shoulders. Head should be broad and bold and set into the shoulders on a short neck. Ears of medium length, well furred and carried close together and erect. Eyes to be clear, bright and dark brown in colour. Legs to be of medium bone and straight. Tail to be  medium size , straight and well carried. The entire body must carry firm and solid flesh throughout, especially over the hips, with no suggestion of softness.
 
Colour- An even silvered or frosted chocolate brown all over. While evenness is stressed, slightly darker muzzle butterfly, ears and feet are desirable. Longer, dark brown guardhairs are to be evenly interspersed over the whole pelt. The under colour, a rich chocolate ideally carried right to the skin. Allowance to be made for some overall fading due to age. Toenails to be dark brown.
 
Fur- Medium length, flyback type having very good texture and density.
 
Faults- Body angular frame, large paunch, excessive dewlap, especially in bucks, flat, pinched or undercut hips. Cut for long or flat shoulders and animals that are excessively under  or over weight. Uneven colour or fading around cheeks or eyes, extremely dark ears or muzzle. Excessive molt, poor condition and hutch stains.
 
Disqualifications- General disqualifications, any suggestion of a slate surface cast or any other off colour spots or patches, white toenails, lack of chocolate guard hairs, eyes other than brown.
 
        Classes and Weights
 
Pre-Juniors- under 3 months-not over 5 pounds.
Juniors- under 6 months-not over 8 pounds.
Intermediates- 6-8 months-not over 9 pounds.
Seniors- over 8 months-not over 101/2 pounds. Ideal weights, Bucks- 9 pounds, Does- 10 pounds.
 
                                                  Points
 
Body Type & Condition                    55
Colour                                                   20
Evenness of Colour                         10
Fur Quality                                          15
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                                                                100
 
Pre- Juniors- Colour to have very little bearing when judging pre-juniors. Health, condition and meat qualities to be of prime consideration.  Fur to be considered only when all else is equal.
 
  
The Argente Brun Standard was submitted by E.C. White of Canada. Version No 13-March 2008
 

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