There is a rare variety called the Pointed Beveren, which comes in the same colors but has white tipped hairs.
They are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association in three different colors, Black, Blue, and White.
Their litters are large, the young grow fairly fast, and the does are typically docile and make good mothers.
Body is to be medium length, with broad, meaty back and a deep, firm loin.
Shoulders are to be strong and firm, with a well-sprung rib cage, tapering slightly from broader, smooth hips.
Head is to present a distinct curvature between the eyes and nose with a medium broad muzzle.
The guard hairs should be plentiful and of fine diameter, but strong enough to fall or roll gently back into position when stroked from tail to head.
Color is to be deep, glossy, jet black, carried well down into a blue undercolor.
Color is to be a clean shade of light lavender blue, carried well down into the base, free from silvering.