![]() ![]() Around 1940 German and Dutch breeders started to create and consciously breed even smaller rabbits of the dwarf type. In the late 19 th century selected breeding caused the Polish rabbit to separate into two types – the British Polish (the fine-boned rabbit we know today) and the European Polish. The Netherland Dwarf was created in Holland from the Polish rabbit. ![]() They come in any acceptable colour including, black, white, blue, brown, lilac, sable, smoke pearl, tortoiseshell, agouti, lynx, chinchilla, squirrel, tan, fox, sable marten, smoke pearl marten, otter, orange, steel and Himalayan. Disqualifications include racy type, crooked legs, odd coloured eyes, white patches in coloured rabbits, putty nose, overgrown teeth, runny nose or not in a fit condition to be judged. Faults include narrow shoulders, ears not erect, bent or over length, narrow face, white hairs and toenails in coloured rabbits, ticking on shaded rabbits, flyback coats. ![]() Being over 1.13 kg is a disqualification. Weight ideally for an adult should be around 907 grams or 2lbs in the old money. Ears are to be 5 cm, well furred, slightly round at the tips, head to be round and broad, eyes round, bold and bright, coat soft, short and dense with good roll back. The breed standard calls for a short, compact, cobby body with a full chest and wide shoulders, front legs short and straight. Others move on (in the cat fancy, the Burmese seems to serve the same function). Cute as a button, this old favourite is the smallest breed of rabbit and is often the one many breeders start out with. Otherwise known as "the gem of the Fancy". NETHERLAND DWARF - Nikki White (Reguli Cavy & Rabbit Stud) ![]()
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