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Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Breed Information

Netherland Dwarf Rabbit

Breed: Netherland Dwarf

Body Type: Short Coupled, Compact

Class: 4 class

Ideal Weights: Bucks and Does 2 lbs

Ideal Ear Length: 2 inches

Groups: a. Self - Ruby-Eyed White, Blue-Eyed White, Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac

b. Shaded - Sable Point, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke Pearl

c. Agouti - Chestnut, Chinchilla, Lynx, Opal, Squirrel

d. Tan Pattern - Black Tan,, Blue Tan, Chocolate Tan, Lilac Tan, Sable Marten, Black Silver Martin, Blue Silver Marten, Chocolate Silver Marten, Lilac Silver Marten, Smoke Pearl Marten, Black Otter, Blue Otter, Chocolate Otter, Lilac Otter

e. AOV - Fawn, Himalyan, Orange, Steel, Tortoise Shell

History: The Netherland Dwarf originated when a Polish rabbit was crossed with a small wild rabbit in the Netherlands. British fanciers brought the Dwarf to Britain about 1948. The breed was accepted by ARBA in 1969, using an adaptation of Britain's standards.