The original standard called for a maximum weight of 4 ¾ lb with the ideal weight of 3 ¾ lb, a rabbit designed to have the body type, ear carriage, and size of a Holland Lop, combined with a short, easily maintained wool.

At the 1986 ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio, the American Fuzzy Lop was presented for its second showing, and again passed.

The revised standard basically described a wooled Holland, calling for a maximum weight of 4 pounds, and an ideal weight of 3½ lb In 1988, ARBA requested only the breed sponsor be allowed to bring her Fuzzy Lops to Convention in Madison, Wisconsin because of limited cage space.

The American Fuzzy Lop had to pass that year to become a recognized breed or else its proponents would have to start the procedure all over again.

Fortunately, Patty's presentation passed at this Convention, and the American Fuzzy Lop became a new recognized breed.

In 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Helen McKie's "Herbie" was selected as the first Best of Breed (BOB) American Fuzzy Lop at an ARBA Convention.

[citation needed] American Fuzzy Lops are show based on their color pattern; either "solid" or "broken" variety.

They enjoy having toys such as plastic balls, pine cones, pieces of soft wood, stuffed socks, or an old glove.