Buyer question
How long does a Netherland Dwarf rabbit live?
Our Animal Library gives the Netherland Dwarf rabbit a lifespan of 7–12 years.
Source: the Netherland Dwarf rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Netherland Dwarf rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Netherland Dwarfs are one of the smallest rabbit breeds, developed in the Netherlands. They have short ears and round faces, and many are shy or skittish, so they do best with gentle handling.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Watch teeth)
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Best fit
- Adults, quiet homes
- Temperament
- Energetic, can be shy
What to weigh
Dwarfs are prone to dental problems. Two dwarf-gene parents can produce "peanuts," kits that do not survive.