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58 rabbits as set down elsewhere in this book, and by that time he wlll be joining his specialty club of breeders and be learning the points in the Standard as set down for that breed.

There is no education better than that of observation in the matter of learning how to take care of the domesticated rabbit. For that reason it is advisable to attend the rabbit shows in the community even though you are not interested in the fancy side of the industry. If you expect to sell animals for breeding purposes you will have to be up on the points recognized in the Standard and pay more or less attention to what the other breeders are doing.

So it is advisable to follow the shows in your community with interest and there is no doubt but that the rabbit breeder will profit thereby, even though he may not in fact care for the fancy rabbits at all.