The markings in this variety are closely allied to those of the Dutch rabbit, but a certain amount of latitude must be allowed, and tact exercised when judging this variety.

Let us explain that two forms of markings occur in the Dutch rabbit - termed the "Old" and the" New." In the former the collar ends behind the elbows, whereas in the latter at the base of the neck; but it must not extend round the neck. The body is black, and in the new style of markings the fore and hind feet "stops" must be marked to a little distance just below the knees and hocks; but in the old style the feet are white, and here again judges will have sharpness of definition, blurring being defective. The ears must be the same colour as that of the body - the muzzle white and the "blaze" extending up the skull to join the collar, narrowing in its ascent. Great importance is attached to the cheek markings, and all breeders of Dutch cats and Dutch rabbits are anxious to reduce (within reasonable limits) the cheek markings, which must be uniform with the body colour, but above all uniform, in size, sharpness of outline and colour, with the opposite cheek. The body colour may be black, blue, or tortoise-shell. Odd eyes constitute a defect of the worst kind.