In profile, the Velveteen Lop should present the mandolin shape. The body top line should present a definite arch, starting at the back of the shoulders and reaching its highest point over the center of the hips, and gracefully sweep, rounded and full, to the base of the tail. When viewed from above, the sides should taper slightly from the hindquarters to the shoulders. The body is to have a well developed hindquarter, midsection, and shoulder. Chest is to be full and rounded.
Dewlaps are permissible.
The Velveteen Lop is a semi-arched breed and should be posed with the foreleg and hocks flat on the table. Head is to be a wedge shape in appearance - wide to moderately full cheeks and tapering to a wide muzzle. Skull is to medium length, with a curvature when viewed in profile. Neck is to be short. Disqualification from Competition - Any similarity to a Netherland Dwarf head.