Lilac rabbits are a four class breed which means that they are shown as junior doe, junior buck, senior doe, senior buck, depending on age and weight. Junior lilacs are under 6 months of age and not over 6 pounds for bucks, and 6 1/2 pounds for does. If a Junior weighs more than these weight limits, it can be shown as a senior. Senior lilacs are 6 months of age and over and weigh 5 1/2 - 7 1/2 pounds for bucks, and 6 - 8 pounds for does. If a Senior is under these weight limits, it cannot be shown as a junior.
A good show quality lilac rabbit should be compact, well rounded, and well balanced throughout. The hindquarters should be broad, smooth, and indicate roundness when viewed from any direction. The body should be well filled and the tail should be carried erect. The head should be short and well filled and should be broader in the bucks than the does. Ears should be well furred and carried erect and the eyes should be bright and clear. Fur should be soft and dense and about 1 inch long. Color should be uniform, medium dove gray with a pinkish tint and matching eyes.
Faults and Disqualifications
Lilacs are faulted if they are long and narrow in body, have pinched hindquarters, broad ears, long legs; heavy bone, thin or uneven coat, or showing a blue cast, having an extremely light gray coat, or patches of rust in the fur.Lilacs are disqualified if they have white or nonmatching toenails, white spots or white silver tipping in the fur.