The Netherland Dwarf
"The Gem of the Fancy"
The Netherland Dwarf, known as "The Gem if the Fancy" are small, cobby rabbits with a rollback coat, brachycephalic head and upright pose. The breed was developed in the Netherlands in the early 20th century, and was shipped over to the United States not long after. They have since become one of the most popular breeds to date, right up there with the Holland Lop and Mini Rex. They have 25 accepted varieties, and several other varieties with a Certificate of Development (COD). Netherland Dwarfs have a feisty, but not aggressive personality. Maxing out ideally at 2.5 pounds, they have a stronger prey mentality than their larger Holland Lop cousin, but remain one of the most popular breed of pet and show rabbit. They adjust to their people and tend to pick favorites.
This is a fun rabbit to show. They are easy to train, and if properly structured, very easy to pose. They tend to have smaller litter sizes, and have a plethora of genetic mishaps that go along with the dwarfism gene, including "Peanuts" (Kits that inherit 2 copies of the dwarf gene) and "Max Factors" (Kits that inherit the Max Factor Gene). Because of this, they can be a challenge for breeders and tend to be pricier than other breeds.
Our goal with our Netherland Dwarf Herd is primarily to improve the quality of the 3 Lutino varieties that are included on the Lutino COD. These varieties include Shadow Lutino, (Chestnut and Opal Lutino), Orange Lutino, (Orange lutino) and Beige Lutino, (Self Black Lutino). We use Chestnut, Opal, Black Otter and Black for improvement stock, and have lines that are free of the Lutino gene as well.
We rarely have Lutino stock available, but often have non-carriers available.
This is a fun rabbit to show. They are easy to train, and if properly structured, very easy to pose. They tend to have smaller litter sizes, and have a plethora of genetic mishaps that go along with the dwarfism gene, including "Peanuts" (Kits that inherit 2 copies of the dwarf gene) and "Max Factors" (Kits that inherit the Max Factor Gene). Because of this, they can be a challenge for breeders and tend to be pricier than other breeds.
Our goal with our Netherland Dwarf Herd is primarily to improve the quality of the 3 Lutino varieties that are included on the Lutino COD. These varieties include Shadow Lutino, (Chestnut and Opal Lutino), Orange Lutino, (Orange lutino) and Beige Lutino, (Self Black Lutino). We use Chestnut, Opal, Black Otter and Black for improvement stock, and have lines that are free of the Lutino gene as well.
We rarely have Lutino stock available, but often have non-carriers available.