The Gem of the Fancy

Self,Shaded,Agouti,Tan Pattern,Any Other Variety

Group 1 - Self: Black,Blue,Chocolate,Lilac,White Blue Eyed (BEW),White Ruby Eyed (REW)
Group 2 - Shaded Varieties: Sable Point,Siamese Sable,Siamese Smoke Pearl,Tortoise Shell
Group 3 - Agouti Varieties: Chestnut,Chinchilla,Lynx,Opal, Squirrel
Group 4 - Tan Pattern Varieties: Otter,Sable Marten,Silver Marten,Tans
Group 5 - Any Other Variety (AOV): Broken,Fawn, Himalayan,Orange,Steel
**Rabbit are judged by varieties and then by groups**

Junior Weight: Minimum weight 1 pounds, not over 2 pounds
Senior Weight: Not over 2.5 pounds

Netherland Dwarfs are one of the smallest recognized breeds of domestic rabbits. They have short erect ears.

Netherland Dwarfs have rollback fur

Netherland Dwarfs are an active breed with lots of personality.

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Netherlands

It is believed that the Netherland Dwarf was created by breeding a Polish to a wild rabbit in the Netherlands. The breed came to England by 1948 and was extremely popular. The breed was brought to the U.S. and was accepted in 1969 using the British standard.

1969

Netherland Dwarfs are currently not at risk

American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club