Working Standards

Working Standards

The working standard of a proposed breed or variety is the property of the breeder/sponsor until such time as the new breed or variety is officially accepted by the 
American Rabbit Breeder Association, Inc. into the Standard of Perfection. At that time, it becomes the property of the American Rabbit Breeder Association, Inc. It must be approved by the breeder/sponsor, the ARBA Standard Committee, and the ARBA Board of Directors before final acceptance is consummated. The working standard my be clarified,or changed, upon agreement between the breeder/sponsor and the ARBA Standard Committee.

The changes in the working standard will become official upon publication in the DOMESTIC RABBIT magazine. publication of the working standard allows the new breed or variety to be shown at ARBA show, but they may only compete against themselves.

In the case of a new variety, they are to be judged at the conclusion of the breed and may not compete for any breed specials, such as Best of Breed or Best Opposite Sex of Breed. Working Standard that have been published in the DOMESTIC RABBITS magazine do not need to be furnished by the exhibitor. Working standard for breeds or varieties that have not been published in the DOMESTIC RABBITS magazine need to be furnished by the exhibitor at the time of judging.

All standard for new breeds and varieties accepted by the ARBA Standard Committee become property of the ARBA and will be copyrighted.