If using an ARBA pedigree, the rabbits ear number should go in the top left hand corner. This is the number the breeder assigns each of his rabbits.
The rabbits name is one the breeder chooses also. Usually a breeder has a certain name, such as his last name, with a chosen name or ear no. Example, Smith's Randy, or Smith's S25. Either way is accepted.
Each of the parents, grandparents, and great grandparents information should be filled out with at least the name, ear no, color and weight. If these things are not included, it is not a complete pedigree.
When putting the weight on a rabbits pedigree, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First is that the weight that should be put on is the rabbits weight at 6 months old. This is considered to be the rabbits adult weight. You may have noticed that each weight is a number, a decimal point, and then two more numbers. The number before the decimal point is to be the pounds. The numbers after the decimal point are to be the ounces. For example, if the rabbit weighs 2 pounds and 4 ounces, the weight should be written as 2.04. The numbers after the decimal point should never be more than 15, as that would mean the pound number should go up one. Another example, if the rabbit weighs 2 1/2 pounds, the correct way to write it is 2.08, meaning 2 pounds and 8 ounces.
The pedigree should also include the breeders name, address, and phone number. One thing to keep in mind is that some registrars will not register a rabbit unless the pedigree is signed by the breeder, or at least the seller. Some breeders like to include their email address for the buyers convenience.
It is a very good idea to include any winnings for each animal, especially Grand Champion legs won, and what the leg was won for, such as BOB (Best of Breed), BOS (Best Oppisite Sex of Breed), BOG (Best of Group), BOSG (Best Opposite Sex of Group), BOV (Best of Variety), or BOSV (Best Opposite Sex of Variety).
