The Pets City » Netherland Dwarf http://www.thepetscity.com Quick Tips and Information on Pets' Health, Grooming, Training, Nutrition, Supplies... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:08:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Rabbit: Holland Lop http://www.thepetscity.com/pet-breeds/rabbit-holland-lop/ http://www.thepetscity.com/pet-breeds/rabbit-holland-lop/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:59:38 +0000 Andrea http://www.thepetscity.com/?p=72 Origins: Dutch rabbit fancier Adrian De Cock wanted to breed a rabbit that had the large, floppy ears of the French Lop and the compact body of a Netherland Dwarf. He started in 1949 or 1950, and after many unsatisfactory results, he presented the breed more or less as we know it in 1964.

Size: Small. Weighs no more than 4 pounds.

Physical Appearance: Well-muscled, compact, and balanced. Head is large in proportion to the body, and the rabbit has a “no neck” appearance. Short, heavy-boned legs. Ears floppy and “bell” shaped, reaching slightly below the chin. These features all add up to a very cute looking bunny.

Characteristics: Affectionate, active, playful, needs plenty of space to move about despite its small size.

Colors: Is bred in numerous hues that are classified into solid (unspotted) and broken (spotted) colors, within each of which are many other groups of colors acceptable to the breed standard.

Special Facts: The Holland Lop is considered the smallest of the lop-eared rabbits. Pet owners should not breed them as they are not only hard to breed, but some Holland Lop parents may pass on two dwarf genes to their babies—these young cannot survive.

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Netherland Dwarf

Physical Appearance: It has a proportionally big round head, short ears, and bright eyes atop a furry, compact little body. Ideally weight only between 1½ lbs and 2½ lbs (approximately) 0.68 kg and 1.13 kg when fully grown.

Colors: Come in some 24 colors.

Temperament: Are curious and inquisitive. Have temperaments unique to each individual, from docile to feisty. Are sometimes shy and prefer to be alone, but you can earn their trust through frequent gentle handling. Enjoy interacting with their owners, and can offer you much affection.

Special Quirks: May stamp their feet to indicate fear, and lick your hand to say “I love you!”

Diet: Need more than vegetables—a proper diet comprises good fresh pellets, unlimited hay and some fresh greens (but not cabbage or iceberg lettuce, as these may cause bloating and diarrhea).

Lifestyle: Are hardy and can live outdoors, but only in a proper hutch providing shelter from sun, rain, wind…and cats! Can be toilet-trained with time and patience, if they live indoors.

Life Span: Can live about 10 years.

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