Dutch RabbitYes A huge breed, so called because Dutch rabbits have Many names, such as: Dodge Rabbit, Panda Rabbit, Rat Rabbit, etc., all refer to Dutch Rabbit, so the owner must not be fooled by the name when purchasing, in fact, they are all a kind of rabbit.

The Dutch rabbit's face has a V-shaped white block that extends to the chin. The body is small, the ears are relatively short, the nose and neck to the front feet are white, and the other parts are black, blue, chocolate, gray, copper iron and other colors. Currently, there are about a dozen colors. The Dutch rabbit has a highly imaginative appearance, making it a very popular petin Europe, America, and Australia. Rabbit.

Chinese name: Dutch Rabbit

Common names and aliases: Holland Rabbit, Dodge Rabbit, Mouse Rabbit, Panda Rabbit

English Name: Dutch

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Mammalia

Order: Lagomorpha

Origin: Netherlands

Variety: White + black, blue, chocolate, gray, yellow and copper-iron color matching varieties.

Body size: about 2kg in weight; about 40cm in length

Life: 8~10 years

Reproduction: Viviparous

Price: The price varies greatly, the price of purebred is about 300 yuan, and the general price is only 80~100 yuan.

Type and weight: belongs to pet rabbits, with a standard weight of 3.5-5.5 pounds, are the smaller of the medium-sized rabbitsVariety. Introduction: They originate from the Netherlands and are one of the oldest breeds, having been discovered as early as the fifteenth century, and around 1864 they were also found in England Dutch Rabbit There are about a dozen colors of Dutch Rabbit, but only six are recognized by ARBA. It is black, blue, grey brown, chocolate, iron grey. Features: Their coat color distribution is very unique. The face has an inverted V-shaped white coat that extends all the way to the front half of the body, and the color demarcation between the front and back half of the body is also very clear, and the feet are white. , The demarcation between the hind feet and the hind body is also very clear, and they are all round body and erect ears, while the hair is short, smooth and shiny.

1. Color classification of Dutch rabbits

Dutch rabbits are pet rabbit breeds, with a standard weight of 3.5-5.5 pounds, which is the smallest among medium-sized rabbits Variety. There are about a dozen colors of Dutch rabbits, but only six are recognized by ARBA, namely black, blue, grayish brown, chocolate, and iron gray.

The color distribution of the Dutch rabbit is very unique. The face has an inverted V-shaped white coat that extends to the front half of the body. The feet are white, the demarcation between the hind feet and the hind body is also very clear, and they are all round and erect, and the hair is short, smooth and shiny.

2. Distinguishing features of Dutch rabbits

First of all, there are V-shaped white areas on the face of Dutch rabbits, extending to the lower jaw. Secondly, the Dutch mini rabbit has no body odor, even if it is attached to the nose, there is no smell. There is a clear demarcation between the front and rear parts of the body. Finally, Dutch rabbits have very short ears and stubby feet, and their eyes are generally black or brown.

How to identify

1. The face of the Dutch rabbit has a V-shaped white area that extends to the lower jaw.

2. The Dutch mini rabbit has no body odor, even if it is attached to the nose, it has no smell.

3. The coat color of the front and back half of the body is clearly demarcated.

4. Has short ears and stubby feet.

5. The eyes of Dutch rabbits are generally black or brown.

Living Environment

I love dryingDutch lop rabbits are afraid of moisture, love to clean, and hate filth. Therefore, in terms of feeding and management, a dry and clean living environment must be created, the rabbit cage should be kept dry frequently, and the rabbit cage should be brushed every week. Feed, drinking water, feeding tools, etc. must always be kept clean. Darkness, dampness, and foul air are the main reasons why rabbits contract diseases.

Shy and scared

The Dutch lop rabbit is very timid, but when it suddenly hears a sound, it will appear "shocked" and lose its appetite. will decrease. Female rabbits who are giving birth are disturbed and often suffer from dystocia, or refuse to breastfeed their young rabbits. In addition to exercising and feeding, the Dutch lop rabbit likes to rest and sleep. Therefore, a quiet environment for raising rabbits is very important.

Heat tolerant

Dutch lop rabbits have thick fur to withstand severe cold. Adult rabbits can withstand temperatures below zero, and winter breeding can be carried out at about 5°C. Lop-eared rabbits are very afraid of heat because their sweat glands are underdeveloped and cannot regulate their body temperature in the form of sweating. Therefore, when the outside temperature is too high, rabbits often crawl on the ground and use ground conduction to dissipate heat; or increase the number of breaths and use exhalation to bring out heat. The suitable temperature for adult rabbits is 15~25℃, and the temperature for young rabbits is 30~32℃.

Feeding at night

Nocturnal Dutch lop rabbits like to rest or sleep in the cage in addition to feeding during the day, but at night, Extremely active and feeding frequently. According to the experiment, the feed intake of rabbits at night accounts for about 75% of the total diet. Therefore, rabbits must insist on feeding night grass.

likes burrowing

Dutch lop rabbits like to burrow and burrow more frequently when they are free-range, before breeding. Therefore, when building a rabbit house, pay attention to this in design and materials. According to this habit of rabbits, we can use mountains and hills to raise rabbits in holes in places with good climate.

Same-sex aggressiveness

When adult males of Dutch lop rabbits meet, they will chase and bite each other; The phenomenon of bites. When male and female rabbits are together, they live in harmony. Therefore, when managing, try not to keep adult male rabbits or adult female rabbits together.

Grass israbbit staple food, but not The staple food of Dutch rabbits

Timusi: suitable for rabbits over one month old, especially for adult rabbits High fiber can prevent the occurrence of various diseases.

Alfalfa: It can be eaten by young and pregnant rabbits. It is too rich in nutrients and not suitable for rabbits. It is easy to cause obesity or indigestion due to excess nutrition.

Others include plantain, dandelion, timothy grass, alfalfa grass, fruit tree grass, ryegrass, oat grass, wheat grass, etc., depending on what the rabbit eats. Basically, the purpose of providing hay is to help rabbits grind their teeth and increase cellulose to promote intestinal peristalsis.

Vegetables

Young rabbits cannot eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Adult rabbits whose main diet is grass and rabbit food can be added to their daily diet A little vegetable, 5% of the daily diet.

Fruits

Fruits with too much sugar can cause tooth decay and pustules in rabbits, so try to eat less fruit. Young rabbits are not allowed to eat. The peel can be eaten in moderation.