What are Netherland Dwarfs like?

Question

I know they're cute, but I have a couple of questions about then ^_^

- Good pairing for a mini lop?

- How are their temperments?

- How much do they weigh?

Any other information about them would be great :]

Thanks!

Answer 1

http://islandgems.net/dwarfinfo.html

Study up there

They weigh up to about 2-4 pounds, so they are pretty compact. Your first two questions really vary greatly from rabbit to rabbit. When you are getting your rabbit, really pay attention and spend some time with each bunny, so you can get a taste of their personality

Answer 2

hi,

netherland drawfs do not differ from other rabbits.they eat the same food and take just the same treatment given to other rabbits.they are short-haired rabbits distinguishable by their small ears that are raised high and the big,round head they have.they are most popular amongst keepers because of their baby-looking appearance.

now on to your question...

- Good pairing for a mini lop?

  ~what for?for companionship or for breeding?

   ♦if you are referring to companionship of netherland dwarfs and mini lop,they will do just fine.as long as they are spayed,they can be placed together with each other.DO NOT put them together on the same cage if they are not neutered.rabbits are highly teritorial and they may fight to death.

    Ã¢Â™Â¦if you are referring to breed pairing,they i suggest not.cross breeding between two different breeds isw unadvisable.there may be deformities with the kits.leave those things to breeders.

- How are their temperments?

~most nether land dwarfs have an active nature and feisty nature.they do not get along with children for this temperament.

- How much do they weigh?

~huh?what weigh?nehterlands weigh about 2 1/2 pounds.some may be as large as 3 1/2 pounds.fairly a small breed.

best of wishes!

Answer 3

The Netherland Dwarf is a popular breed of domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) originating in the Netherlands. Smaller than most rabbit breeds, Netherland Dwarf rabbits weigh 1.6 to 2 kg and are usually kept as pets or exhibition animals. They are not typically used as sources of meat or fur because of their small size.

Most rabbits sold in pet stores are Netherland Dwarfs, Netherland Dwarf-derived breeds (often referred to simply as dwarf breeds), or Netherland Dwarf crosses. Their popularity as pets stems from their babyish appearance and their smaller cage space requirement compared to larger rabbit breeds. A lot of people also use Netherland Dwarfs for showing.

Netherland Dwarfs' heads and eyes are disproportionately large with respect to their bodies, and their ears are tiny and carried high on the head. Additionally, their faces are rounded and shortened. These features, a part of the animals' dwarfism, cause them to look infantile even into adulthood.

1 1/2 year old Albino Netherland Dwarf.

1 1/2 year old Albino Netherland Dwarf.

Dwarf crosses frequently retain some of these characteristics, depending on the breed the dwarf is crossed with. However, crosses rarely look as babyish as the purebred dwarfs and are usually somewhat larger.

Purebred Netherland Dwarfs come in a wide variety of colors, including Himalayan, Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Smoke Pearl, Sable Point, Tortoiseshell, Chestnut, Siamese Sable, Opal, Lynx, Squirrel, Chinchilla, Otter, Tan, Silver Marten, Sable Marten, Smoke Pearl Marten, Orange, Fawn, Steel, Blue-Eyed White and Ruby Eyed White.[1] Other colors (including mismarks) exist in non-show-quality Netherland Dwarfs and in dwarf mongrel rabbits.

Netherland dwarf rabbits have the same basic behavioral traits as other domestic rabbits. They can be litter-trained but are generally not very good with cats or dogs.

They tend to have spunkier and more energetic temperaments than larger breeds of rabbit and are rarely content to sit still when outside of the cage. They are curious animals and have a tendency to nibble on nearby objects and even human beings. However, they are extremely fragile animals and easily stressed, and as such they do not make good pets for young children.

Like other domestic rabbits, dwarf rabbits consume grasses, grains, and other succulent greens. Their digestive system is somewhat less hardy than their larger cousins, and many leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage can give them health problems such as diarrhoea. In addition, sudden changes to a dwarf rabbit's diet can cause health problems. Generally hay and a pelleted feed should make up the largest portion of their diet. However, it should be noted that an excess of pellets in an older rabbit's diet can cause obesity. Alfalfa is not advised as feed for them as it is too high in protein for them. Over time too much protein damages their liver and other vital internal organs.

Rabbit breeds derived from breeding larger rabbits with the Netherland dwarf are known as dwarf breeds. Most smaller breeds, like the Mini-Rex, the Jersey Wooly, and the Holland lop, are results of such breedings. Generally dwarf breeds are slightly larger than the typical Netherland dwarf, not growing larger than 4 to 5 lb (1.8 to 2.3 kg). Most have shortened faces compared to larger rabbits, and some even preserve the rounded head, large eyes, or small ears of the Netherland dwarf.

Most dwarf breeds are intended to bring a specialized characteristic, such as a specific fur type, into a smaller rabbit. Mini-Rex were created through the breeding of dwarfs with Rex rabbits, a fur breed with a short, plush coat, and retain both the dwarf's size and the Rex fur. Jersey Woolies are a dwarf version of the Angora rabbit, a wool-producing breed. Lop-eared rabbit breeds, interbred with dwarfs, were used to create Holland Lop and Mini-lop rabbits.

Hope this helps