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The Netherland Dwarf, as the name indicates, is an extremely small breed of domestic rabbits known for its shy nature and cute appearance. It thrives in a calm and stable environment and does not like being picked up and cuddled frequently.
It was first created in the Netherlands during the early 20th century, as a result of successive crossings between small Polish rabbits and wild rabbits. The new breed was imported in the UK in 1948 and brought to the US during the 1960 and 70s. The American Rabbit Breeders Association recognized it in 1969.
Show rabbit, house pet
Seniors, singles, families with older children
Netherlands
Sweet, shy, quiet, friendly, skittish, can be stubborn or disagreeable
No
10-12 years
Dwarf, 12-14 inches long
1.1-2.5 lbs
12-13 inches
12-13 inches
Short, soft, dense, shiny
Short, small, erect, well-proportioned, balanced, with rounded tips, about 2 inches long
Agouti Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Black Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Black Otter Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Blue Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Blue Point Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Blue-Eyed White Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Broken Black Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Broken Orange Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Champagne Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Chinchilla Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Choclate Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Chocolate Otter Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Cinnamon Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Fawn Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Fox Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Harlequin Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Lilac Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Lilac Otter Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Lynx Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Magpie Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Mantle Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Opal Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Orange Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Red Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Ruby-Eyed White Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Sable Marten Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Seal Point Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Smoke Pearl Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Squirrel Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Tan Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Tortoiseshell Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
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High
Regularly spot-clean your Netherland Dwarf’s bedding to remove its droppings and make sure to clean its cage every week. It is prone to issues like misalignment of teeth (malocclusion) that can be corrected by taking your rabbit to the vet.
An indoor cage measuring at least 18 X 24 X 14 inches is needed. Use a larger enclosure of dimensions 48 X 24 X 24 inches to keep them in groups.
Unlimited supply of fresh hay, 1/8-1/4 cups of pellets, and a half cup of dark leafy greens per day
Occasional
Regular
Brush its fur using a bristled brush once or twice a week, making sure that you stroke in the direction of the hairs. Clean its coat with a moist cloth if it gets smelly and dirty.
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High
Being extremely energetic by nature, it requires 3-4 hours of exercise per day. Take it out of its enclosure and allow it to socialize so that it enjoys human interaction.
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High
While the price of Netherland Dwarf rabbits varies between $25 and $75 depending on the quality, the overall cost of keeping it is average.
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High
It sheds heavily during the spring and fall, which can be controlled with regular brushing.
