Dutch
Голландська
Fancy / Show
Pet
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Ancient breed originating from the Netherlands/Belgium region. Bred in the Netherlands from the 16th century, formalised in England in the 1830s. Once the most popular rabbit worldwide.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Show
- Buck weight
- 1.6–2.2 kg
- Doe weight
- 1.8–2.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 2 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 6 kits
- Slaughter age
- 16 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- NL
- Recognised
- 1830
Colours
black/white
blue/white
chocolate/white
grey/white
tortoise/white
steel/white
Temperament
calm
friendly
Notable facts
Despite its small size, very efficient meat producer with high dressing percentage and fine-grained flesh.
Breeding recommendations
- Excellent meat quality and reduced bone proportion in carcass.
- Does are highly prolific and among the best mothers in the rabbit world.
- Exceptionally hardy and well-adapted to cold climates; suitable for unheated outdoor housing.
- Lively character; requires mental stimulation and space to jump.
- Strict show pattern is hard to breed for — colour distribution critical.
