Netherland Dwarf
Голландський карликовий
Fancy / Show
Dwarf
Pet
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Originating in Holland, this breed is the progenitor of most modern dwarf rabbits. Created in the 1940s from the Polish breed and wild rabbits. ARBA-recognised 1969.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Dwarf
- Purpose
- Pet
- Buck weight
- 0.5–1 kg
- Doe weight
- 0.5–1.1 kg
- Adult weight
- 0.9 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 3 kits
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- NL
- Recognised
- 1940
Colours
25+ varieties
Temperament
active
spirited
Notable facts
Physically distinguished from other dwarf breeds by characteristically rounded head and very short ears.
Breeding recommendations
- Highly energetic and 'spirited' or skittish; requires consistent handling from young age.
- Small size (0.5–1.1 kg) requires secure enclosures; needs daily out-of-cage time.
- Curious and active; toys and tunnels essential to prevent stress.
- Does typically have very small litters, often only 2 kits.
- Pet only — not commercially viable.
