1. Type:- Very cobby, massive and muscular. The neck on a good German Lop should not be visible. Ideally it should be equally as broad in the shoulder as the hindquarters, From a short nape the line of the back should rise in a slight curve to a well-muscled rump which should be short and well rounded. The hind legs should lie parallel to the rump and not jutting out when resting. A dewlap in does is permissible.

2. Head: - The head should be strongly developed with a distinct width between the eyes. The German Lop should have a Roman nose appearance with well-delevoped cheeks,

3. Ears: - The ears should be broad, thick and of good substance, they rise from a strong ridge called the crown on top of the head, carried closely to the cheeks, with the openings turned inwards. The ears should hang down straight just behind theeyes without either being carried forwards or backwards. Ear length, measuredacross the skull minimum 27.96cm - maximum 35.5cm ( 11 - 14in maximum)

4. Coat: - The fur is of normal length, very dense with strong guard hairs.

5. Colour or Pattern: - All recognised colours, including the butterfly pattern are accepted, but not the broken pattern.

6. Condition:

 

Desired Weight : - Adult, minimum 2.95kg - max 3.85kg ( 6.1/2lb - max 8.1/2lb)

The maximum weight for an u/5 exhibit at a show shall be 2.948kg ( 6.1/2lb)

 

Disqualifications: - Adult weight over 3.85kg ( 8.1/2lb) u/5 month weight over 2.95kg ( 6.1/2lb). Putty nose on Butterfly Pattern, White patches on coloured rabbits.