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Netherland dwarf rabbit
is probably the most popular rabbit breed when choosing a pet
rabbit.There are a few reasons why people prefer them among other
breeds.But like any others, they need good care to enjoy a
healthy,happy lives.
The Netherland dwarf rabbit is
the smallest breed of rabbits.Their weight do not exceed 2 to 3
pounds.So of course they can have a smaller cage than the larger
breeds.But they need just as much space to run and exercise on a daily
basis.
Dwarf
rabbits comes in 36 different colors.Breeders have been able to mix
them so much than almost any color is available in this breed.That give
them great popularity in the rabbit show industry.A lot of choices are
available to people who want to get a pet rabbit.
Because
they are smaller, they need less cleaning and less food than the larger
breeds.Their diet should consist essentially in Timothy hay, Timothy
hay based pellets,and a small daily portion of fresh green
vegetables.Fruits should be given in moderation for their high sugar
content.
The Netherland dwarf rabbit
has a playful,gentle and inquisitive personality.He may display some
territorial and aggressive behavior if not spayed or neutered. It is
important for the health of all rabbits to have them fixed by the age
of 5 to 6 months old.First for health reasons, your rabbit will live a
lot longer if altered and for social and behavior reasons. Hope this little bit of information about the Netherland dwarf rabbit was helpful.To learn more about pet rabbits, go ahead and visit my blog at http://www.petrabbitcare.blogspot.com for a lot of free tips,great videos and enjoy learning about your new of future pet rabbit!
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