Rabbit: Dwarf Hotot

Origins: A relatively new breed that gained official recognition only in the 1980s. It was developed in Germany, with red-eyed whites, Netherland Dwarfs, and Blanc de Hotots in its ancestry.

Size: Small. Weighs less than 3 pounds.

Physical Appearance: This rabbit’s most distinctive markings are its eye-bands—a narrow, neat, black ring around each eye. The bands should be the same width all around the eye. Has a round, compact body with fine, dense fur, and a rounded head. Erect, well-furred ears about two inches long.

Characteristics: Active, alert, eager, and affectionate.

Colors: White with black markings.

Special Facts: Dwarf Hotots meant for showing should be all-white, with only the black eye-bands as markings. However, it is common for pet Dwarf Hotots to have other markings on their bodies and ears—as this is such a new breed, it is still a “work in progress!”