The breed has always been selected for extreme length, fineness and gracefulness, known sometimes as the poor mans racehorse. It compares very well with a wild hare rather than a rabbit,a fact which has led many to belive it is a hare,which it is not.
Its origins are obsure, although there is eviedence to show it was selected from an old breed known as the Patagonian which was also the progenitor of the Flemish Giant.

The Belgian Hare is what a Siamese is in the cat world one smart rabbit. 

STANDARD OF POINTS
TYPE:Long fine,with muscular flank,well tucked up.Back distinctly arched,with loins and hindquaters well rounded.Head long and fine.Chest tight and free from fullness.Tail straight and carried in line with the backbone.Fore feetlong,fine in bone and straight.Hindfeet long,fine and flat.General appearance to be gracefull and of a racy,alert nature.-30 Points
COLOUR:Rich,deep chestnut red,well extended down the sides.Black ticking of a wavy or blotchy appearance,plentifull on body,chest and face free. 30 Points .
Feet~ Colour to be solid,free from ticking,pale bars or blotches. 10 Points
Ears~Colour to match body and to be carried well inside at the edges,deeply laced with black at the tips. 5 Points.
EARS: To be approx 5”(13cms)in length,well set on and sloping backwards. 5 Ponts.
COAT AND CONDITION:Coat~to be of good quality and of a stiffish texture.
Condition~firm in flesh and from any looseness or ungainliness. 15 Points
EYES:Bold and bright with a deep Hazel  iris. 5 Points.                    = 100 Points
NOTE:In the event of equality in standard of points,preference must be given to the largest  speciman.Adult weight approximately 8-9Ibs(3.62-4.07 kilos).
Fault~White toe nails,deduct 10 points each nail.
 

THE BRITISH BELGIAN HARE CLUB
Promoting the breeding and exhibition of Belgian Hare rabbits.The advancement and protection of the interests of Belgian Hare breeders and exhibitors.
Sec-Ray Massey-Falders Cottage,Newton Solney,Burton-On Trent.
Tel:-0128370188

SHOWS
JUNE-Spring show-Nottingham
Aug-Young stock show-Newton Solney
Jan-Adult stock show-“         “
Area Shows:
F.Hodder Memorial show-June-Blandford
Northern-Aug-York
Southwest-July-Frome
Midland-Oct-Nottingham
Eastern-Oct-East of England

BREEDERS
Heavenleigh Hares-Jayne and Michaela Wood,East Sussex-e-mail jayne.wood2@btopenworld.com
Fenview-Winston Laud,12 fairview cresent,Chatteris,Cambs
Ray Massey-see sec.

OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
The Brithish Rabbit council-Purefoy House 7 Kirkgate,Newark,Notts,NG241AD,Tele-0163676042
Fur and feather a fortnightly subscription mag for rabbit enthusiasts.Printing for pleasure,Elder house,Chattisham,Ipswich,Suffolk.Tel:01473652789.