Tan rabbit

In the United States, the accepted adult weight ranges are: Tans are a full arched breed.

Rabbits with this type show an arch starting at the nape of their neck, running smoothly over their shoulders, midsection and hips.

There are four varieties (colors) in the Tan breed: black, blue, chocolate and lilac.

Tans are a fairly small rabbit but should still be housed in an enclosure at least 3 square feet and 14 inches tall.

Cages preferably should be all-wire otherwise as this helps prevent respiratory disease[broken anchor] and parasites.

These issues can be reduced by not allowing strangers in the barn and keeping a calm, stress free environment for the first week or so following kindling (birth).

Additionally, Tans that are raised from birth with constant handling will be less stressed by the presence of humans when they have their own babies.

In that sense, you will not get any "mismarked" in a litter like is common with other marked breeds such as Dutch, English Spots, Hotots, etc.

While marking, type and color quality will vary, typically the majority of babies produced will at meet the minimum requirements to be shown at an ARBA sanctioned show.

Although all herd are different, in general butting teeth and split penis seem to be the most common genetic disqualifications seen on the show table.

Ripped/pulled teeth, ripped/pulled toenails and broken tails are common disqualifications that are not genetic in nature and should not affect one's decision as to whether or not the rabbit should be used for breeding.

In the United States, the ARBA Standard of Perfection is the official publication that outlines the show requirements for each breed.