Junior exceeding maximum junior weight may be shown in higher age classification. No animal may be shown in lower age classification than it's true age. Assessing exclusively on the unique ears should be avoided. Measurement of the ears on the Velveteen Lop is to be taken from the tip of one ear to the tip of the other ear. A yardstick is strongly recommended for the most accurate measurement, and should be set just behind the base of the ears, resting on the neck.
Ears are to be stretched to their greatest span.
Do not fold the ears. Measurement of the width should be taken in several different places across the back side of the ear to determine the widest point. 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.