12/27/2023 0 Comments Orange netherland dwarf![]() I love that they are all different, getting to know them is half the fun.Īccording to Bob D. They prefer to snuggle up in bunny beds with friends or cuddle with us on the couch. We have some rabbits that are very active and constantly entertaining my family with acrobatic shows, and others that are lazy and mild. It’s normal for a rabbit to be shy when first going to a new environment, but they are social creatures and will quickly start to form a bond with you. Both nature and nurture are important in raising pets with a fantastic temperament. Exposing them to many activities as young rabbits gives them a more easy going attitude. The disposition is really unique to each rabbit. I’ve heard it said that boy rabbits have “better” personalities because they are generally more outgoing and relaxed, but I have seen many sweet girls too. The Netherland Dwarf personality is generally quirky and active but every rabbit is different, just as with other pets and humans. I would strongly suggest joining the club to anyone who has been considering breeding. They also publish a quarterly magazine called Dwarf Digest which includes news and education for Netherland Dwarf breeders. All new members to the club receive a comprehensive guide book to the Netherland Dwarf breed with full color photos and invaluable breeding tips. Fingers crossed for her that all the hard work will pay off!īesides the ARBA Standard of Perfection book, the best Netherland Dwarf information (in the United States) can be found through American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club, or ANDRC. ![]() My mentor, Tamie File, has been working on having a Netherland “tortoiseshell fox” coloration added to the Standard of Perfection for years. It takes a massive amount of work to create a new color standard and ARBA’s approval process is not light work. The list of recognized colors has grown throughout the years and I know a few breeders working on getting new color standards approved. Netherlands come in 20+ color varieties that are recognized in ARBA’s Standard of Perfection. ![]() Their nickname in the show circuit is “the Gem of the Fancy” and it is easy to see why. ![]()
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