Buyer question
Is a Netherland Dwarf rabbit good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Netherland Dwarf rabbit 3 out of 5 for beginners (better for adults).
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.
- Temperament
- Energetic, can be shy
- Best fit
- Adults, quiet homes
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Can be skittish)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Low grooming)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Watch teeth)
What to weigh
Dwarfs are prone to dental problems. Two dwarf-gene parents can produce "peanuts," kits that do not survive.