Netherland Dwarf

[Kamina]

I got a Netherland dwarf bunny a couple of weeks ago when he was 8 weeks old. When I first got him he was small but now he’s huge. I don’t have a problem with his size as to every bunny is different but this got me to think that my bunny might not be a ND.

What do you guy think?

[Sarita]

Well, it’s just really difficult to tell based on what you’ve said – what do you mean huge? Have you actually weighed him?

[Kamina]

This is him now

[Kamina]

this was when i first got him

[Sarita]

Well just based on the photos you posted he does not appear to be a Netherland Dwarf to me…

[Tessie]

It’s hard to say because he is sat awkwardly, but I tend to agree with Sarita, he doesn’t look like an ND to me.
Have you weighed him?

[Kamina]

Posted By Tessie on 4/24/2014 3:16 PM

It’s hard to say because he is sat awkwardly, but I tend to agree with Sarita, he doesn’t look like an ND to me.
Have you weighed him?

I haven’t but will weight him right now. Whats the best proof for him not being a Netherland Dwarf, his weight? 

[manic_muncher]

Isn’t there something about netherland dwarves sometimes not getting the dwarf gene? So instead of being show quality, they are only pet quality, but still NDs? I think that’s when they called them false dwarves? haha maybe… I’m so helpful!

[Kamina]

Posted By manic_muncher on 4/24/2014 3:37 PM
Isn’t there something about netherland dwarves sometimes not getting the dwarf gene? So instead of being show quality, they are only pet quality, but still NDs? I think that’s when they called them false dwarves? haha maybe… I’m so helpful!

I’m aware of that and i think sarita is as well…

[manic_muncher]

That’s err great? I was asking actually.

[Very. Fat. Bunny.]

His ears seem a bit too long as well as his body structure seems more masculine? Makes me think of rex or new zealand mix?

[Monkeybun]

Definitely not a full breed nethie, or rex… doesn’t have the fur for a rex. Probably a mix breed cutie

[Linette]

Not a ND. They have very short ears, round bodies and only get to 2.5 lbs (or not very much above that, even the pet quality ones)

The very baby photo of him looks like a mini rex, but his later photo looks like he might not quite have the rex fur. I’m guessing a mix breed.

Unfortunately many times when rabbits are sold for pets they are mistakenly (or sometimes intentionally) called dwarves because they sell quicker that way.

I know many people will rail against me for saying this but this is why I think it is best for people to buy from a show rabbit breeder. Because they breed their animals true AND for health. Buying from a reputable show breeder does not encourage harem scarem breeders it discourages them because people are no longer buying from backyard, make a buck breeders who will mix any breeds etc etc.

I am not saying that those mixed breed rabbits etc don’t deserve a good home, but you truly don’t know what you are getting unless you yourself are trained in the various breeds etc.

Rescue bunnies are good as well as usually they are grown and you can see what you are getting into.

I have seen all sorts of rabbits for sale at flea markets etc and them being called totally different breeds than they were.

[Kamina]

Posted By Linette on 4/25/2014 12:13 PM

Not a ND. They have very short ears, round bodies and only get to 2.5 lbs (or not very much above that, even the pet quality ones)

The very baby photo of him looks like a mini rex, but his later photo looks like he might not quite have the rex fur. I’m guessing a mix breed.

Unfortunately many times when rabbits are sold for pets they are mistakenly (or sometimes intentionally) called dwarves because they sell quicker that way.

I know many people will rail against me for saying this but this is why I think it is best for people to buy from a show rabbit breeder. Because they breed their animals true AND for health. Buying from a reputable show breeder does not encourage harem scarem breeders it discourages them because people are no longer buying from backyard, make a buck breeders who will mix any breeds etc etc.

I am not saying that those mixed breed rabbits etc don’t deserve a good home, but you truly don’t know what you are getting unless you yourself are trained in the various breeds etc.

Rescue bunnies are good as well as usually they are grown and you can see what you are getting into.

I have seen all sorts of rabbits for sale at flea markets etc and them being called totally different breeds than they were.

Yea, he weights more than 2.5lbs. I actually specifically ask if he was a netherland dwarf and i was told he was what argument can i have towards the person that sold me the rabbit? the ears and weight?

[Tessie]

Yes, I suppose so.
What are you hoping to gain from arguing with the person though?

[Sarita]

Yeah, no need to have an argument – you should love the rabbit no matter what the breed.

[Kamina]

Posted By Sarita on 4/26/2014 7:42 AM

Yeah, no need to have an argument – you should love the rabbit no matter what the breed.

yea lol argument was the wrong word to use

here are better photos, at least i think so.

[JackRabbit]

Definitely not a ND, but what a cutie!

I have to agree with L on the breeder thing –is if you absolutely want a specific breed baby bunnyso then a quality breeder would be the place to go. And yes, pet quality can vary from breed standards. A rescue would be the answer if you really want to know what the bunny will ultimately be like.
Pet stores are another story — gotta hand it to our local pet store. . . they always had the breed wrong on tbe sign but now it says “bunny rabbit”. They finally got that part right! Now if they would just sell chocolate bunnies instead of live bunnies. . .

I wouldn’t worry about the breed now. Just love the sweet baby and enjoy the binkies!

[Kamina]

Posted By JackRabbit on 4/26/2014 1:09 PM

Definitely not a ND, but what a cutie!

I have to agree with L on the breeder thing –is if you absolutely want a specific breed baby bunnyso then a quality breeder would be the place to go. And yes, pet quality can vary from breed standards. A rescue would be the answer if you really want to know what the bunny will ultimately be like.
Pet stores are another story — gotta hand it to our local pet store. . . they always had the breed wrong on tbe sign but now it says “bunny rabbit”. They finally got that part right! Now if they would just sell chocolate bunnies instead of live bunnies. . .

I wouldn’t worry about the breed now. Just love the sweet baby and enjoy the binkies!

I talked to the seller and he told me i could return it if i want to but i was already too attached to my bunny, couldnt do it. 

[Kamina]

what age do rabbits usually stop growing?

[Tessie]

Small rabbits… I’d say around 6 months? They might still fill out a bit more after that, but not by much.
Most of the growing is in the first 4 months or so I think

[Cinnamon Bun]

I just bought a bunny that was sold to me as a netherland dwarf, and I glanced at your pictures and I think mine looks the exact same! I’m worried now about how big she might get!

[Kamina]

Posted By Cinnamon Bun on 4/27/2014 11:20 PM

I just bought a bunny that was sold to me as a netherland dwarf, and I glanced at your pictures and I think mine looks the exact same! I’m worried now about how big she might get!

you should post your own photos to get a better opinion about it. Where did you get her?

[stella'smom]

i totally understand you being upset with the breeder… noone likes being lied to. whether you keep the baby/love the baby is irrelevant, i’d be upset also. i was mad at my breeder when i bought a (supposed) 2mo flemish, who started humping my female rabbits and spraying urine EVERYWHERE. i called him like “don’t tell me this is a 2mo rabbit!” i was upset that i was lied to, just so he could unload an older rabbit that noone wanted. (of course i absolutely LOVE the bunny and am not giving him back! but it was the point!)

[Linette]

The age they “top out” at varies a lot with the breed.

 Tiny breeds will reach top size at about 4 months and still “fill out” a bit after that

Medium sized breeds at about 6 months

 Large breeds between 10 and 12 months

 I never had a giant but I’m guessing between 12 and 14 for full adult weight etc.

They grow very quickly at first then slow down a bit, then reach full size but still fill out and lose their juvenile look and shape.

 

[Kamina]

Posted By stella’smom on 4/29/2014 12:01 PM

i totally understand you being upset with the breeder… noone likes being lied to. whether you keep the baby/love the baby is irrelevant, i’d be upset also. i was mad at my breeder when i bought a (supposed) 2mo flemish, who started humping my female rabbits and spraying urine EVERYWHERE. i called him like “don’t tell me this is a 2mo rabbit!” i was upset that i was lied to, just so he could unload an older rabbit that noone wanted. (of course i absolutely LOVE the bunny and am not giving him back! but it was the point!)

Yes, this is exactly my point. I love my rabbit but upset about what i was told. Either way im happy 

[Kamina]

Posted By Linette on 5/01/2014 12:25 PM

The age they “top out” at varies a lot with the breed.

 Tiny breeds will reach top size at about 4 months and still “fill out” a bit after that

Medium sized breeds at about 6 months

 Large breeds between 10 and 12 months

 I never had a giant but I’m guessing between 12 and 14 for full adult weight etc.

They grow very quickly at first then slow down a bit, then reach full size but still fill out and lose their juvenile look and shape.

 

Looking at my rabbit not knowing what mix breed he is lol what is your guess on when he will stop growing. On the pictures he was 10 weeks old

[Linette]

From the pics I’d guess he’s a medium size breed. Post more pics of this cutie!

[Cinnamon Bun]

I got her from a pet store and they told me she was a netherland dwarf.  I know they were also selling satin babies, so I’m wondering if she could be a dwarf/satin mix or something?  What do you all think?

I just took these pictures about two weeks ago, and shes almost twice this size now!  I was told she is 4 months old, but I have no way of knowing if that is accurate.

I don’t really care what type she is, I’m just really curious!

 

 

[LBJ10]

Cinnamon – You’re sort of piggybacking on this thread, but I will answer you. The bunny you pictured does not look like a Nethie at all. She just doesn’t have any of the features. If she’s growing rapidly then she could be a medium sized mixed breed. She also has a harlequin pattern, which I don’t believe is a recognized Nethie color.

[Mr Jingles]

She is a cutie. I have a regular satin he is almost 8 months and weighs 7lbs. She is definitely not a regular satin bc the ears are larger then that but could be a mini.

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