About the Netherland Dwarf
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Netherland Dwarfs began in the 1880’s in England when Ruby Eyed White mismarks were found in Dutch litters. These were interbred and the offspring were called Polish. They were first exhibited in England in 1884. Soon afterwards they were exported to Germany, where they gained popularity. They were crossed with wild rabbits, which resulted in small Agouti colored dwarfs.
In the 1930’s the only colors available were the Ruby Eyed Whites and the Blue Eyed Whites. Jan Meyering, who raised Dutch took up some of the Ruby Eyed Whites and crossed them with other breeds to introduce different colors. After years of hard work they were given a standard in 1940.
Netherland Dwarfs were imported to the United States in 1965 and were bred manly to improve the Polish breed.
In 1969 Darrel Bramhall, a rabbit breeder from Iowa, met Jack Turnbull, a Netherland Dwarf breeder from England. While discussing the breed, Jack Turnbull mentioned that he had plans to import Netherland Dwarfs from England that year. Darrel Bramhall did not hear from Jack Turnbull again until June of that year, when he wrote to him, asking how the importation was coming. Jack Turnbull wrote back stating that he had imported several dwarfs and asked if Darrel Bramhall wanted a few of them. Darrel Bramhall bought several pairs. The first Pair that he received was Himalayan marked.
Darrel Bramhall suggested that they form a Netherland Dwarf specialty club. He also started working on the standard to present to the ARBA, in the hopes that they would except them as a new breed.
Jack Turnbull exhibited the first Netherland Dwarfs at the ARBA convention. He brought a pair of Ruby Eyed Whites, one Black and one Siamese Sable. All together there were 6 dwarfs shown, the four from Jack Turnbull and a pair of Ruby Eyed Whites from Albert Reurs. At the show the ARBA excepted the Netherland Dwarf as a new breed.
The first National Netherland Dwarf show was held in Montpelier Ohio. There were 85 Netherland Dwarfs shown by 26 exhibitors, all of which were judged by Darrel Bramhall.
Today the Netherland Dwarf is a very popular show and pet breed, both for its small size and large assortment of recognized colors.
Article Written by Emily Stidd - Silver Star Rabbitry
Picture Donated by Jackie Graham - Shinobi Rabbitry
In the 1930’s the only colors available were the Ruby Eyed Whites and the Blue Eyed Whites. Jan Meyering, who raised Dutch took up some of the Ruby Eyed Whites and crossed them with other breeds to introduce different colors. After years of hard work they were given a standard in 1940.
Netherland Dwarfs were imported to the United States in 1965 and were bred manly to improve the Polish breed.
In 1969 Darrel Bramhall, a rabbit breeder from Iowa, met Jack Turnbull, a Netherland Dwarf breeder from England. While discussing the breed, Jack Turnbull mentioned that he had plans to import Netherland Dwarfs from England that year. Darrel Bramhall did not hear from Jack Turnbull again until June of that year, when he wrote to him, asking how the importation was coming. Jack Turnbull wrote back stating that he had imported several dwarfs and asked if Darrel Bramhall wanted a few of them. Darrel Bramhall bought several pairs. The first Pair that he received was Himalayan marked.
Darrel Bramhall suggested that they form a Netherland Dwarf specialty club. He also started working on the standard to present to the ARBA, in the hopes that they would except them as a new breed.
Jack Turnbull exhibited the first Netherland Dwarfs at the ARBA convention. He brought a pair of Ruby Eyed Whites, one Black and one Siamese Sable. All together there were 6 dwarfs shown, the four from Jack Turnbull and a pair of Ruby Eyed Whites from Albert Reurs. At the show the ARBA excepted the Netherland Dwarf as a new breed.
The first National Netherland Dwarf show was held in Montpelier Ohio. There were 85 Netherland Dwarfs shown by 26 exhibitors, all of which were judged by Darrel Bramhall.
Today the Netherland Dwarf is a very popular show and pet breed, both for its small size and large assortment of recognized colors.
Article Written by Emily Stidd - Silver Star Rabbitry
Picture Donated by Jackie Graham - Shinobi Rabbitry
Varieties
Weight
Maximum Weight - 2 1/2 Pounds
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Rabbitries
California
Shinobi's Rabbitry
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Blue, Chocolate, Ruby Eyed White, Siamese Sable, Opal, Chestnut, Squirrel, Otter, Himalayan and Broken
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Blue, Chocolate, Ruby Eyed White, Siamese Sable, Opal, Chestnut, Squirrel, Otter, Himalayan and Broken
Whippoorwill West Rabbitry and Nursery
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Mini Rex - Black, Black Otter, Broken, Red and Tricolor
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Himalayan, Sable Point and Siamese Sable
Polish - Black, Chocolate and Broken
Breeds and Varieties
Mini Rex - Black, Black Otter, Broken, Red and Tricolor
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Himalayan, Sable Point and Siamese Sable
Polish - Black, Chocolate and Broken
Louisiana
Holden Rabbit Ranch
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
English Spot - Lilac and Gold
Flemish Giant - Black, Blue, Light Gray, Steel and White
French Lop - Black, Chinchilla, and Gold Tipped Steel
Himalayan - Black
Holland Lop - Black, Blue Tortoise, Broken, Frosty and Sable Point
Mini Rex - Black, Broken, Chinchilla, Opel, Tricolor and White
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Chestnut Agouti, Chinchilla, Black Otter, Blue Otter and White
New Zealand - White
Thrianta
Breeds and Varieties
English Spot - Lilac and Gold
Flemish Giant - Black, Blue, Light Gray, Steel and White
French Lop - Black, Chinchilla, and Gold Tipped Steel
Himalayan - Black
Holland Lop - Black, Blue Tortoise, Broken, Frosty and Sable Point
Mini Rex - Black, Broken, Chinchilla, Opel, Tricolor and White
Netherland Dwarf - Black, Chestnut Agouti, Chinchilla, Black Otter, Blue Otter and White
New Zealand - White
Thrianta
Silver Star Rabbitry
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Silver Marten - Black and Blue
Mini Rex - Blue, Broken, Red Eyed White
Netherland Dwarf - Blue Eyed White
Breeds and Varieties
Silver Marten - Black and Blue
Mini Rex - Blue, Broken, Red Eyed White
Netherland Dwarf - Blue Eyed White
Massachusetts
Hundred Acre Wood Rabbitry
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Holland Lop - Blue Eyed White
Netherland Dwarf - Blue Eyed White, Shaded and Otter
Breeds and Varieties
Holland Lop - Blue Eyed White
Netherland Dwarf - Blue Eyed White, Shaded and Otter
Oregon
Noah's Ark Rabbitry
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - Black Otter, Chestnut and REW
Holland Lop - Chestnut, Chinchilla and Tort
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - Black Otter, Chestnut and REW
Holland Lop - Chestnut, Chinchilla and Tort
Texas
Texas Netherland Dwarfs
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - REW, Black, Chestnut, Black Otter, Blue Otter, Silver Marten, Chinchilla, Squirrel, Steel
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - REW, Black, Chestnut, Black Otter, Blue Otter, Silver Marten, Chinchilla, Squirrel, Steel
Washington
Blue Camas Rabbitry
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - REW, Self and Shaded
Rex - Otter
Mini Rex - REW
Breeds and Varieties
Netherland Dwarf - REW, Self and Shaded
Rex - Otter
Mini Rex - REW
Western Washington Wabbitwy
New Zealand
Totally Awesum Bunnies
Located in Central Otago, New Zealand
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Miniature Lops - Shaded and Pointed
Netherland Dwarfs - Chestnut and Blue
Enderby Island Rabbits
Email Address - [email protected]
Breeds and Varieties
Miniature Lops - Shaded and Pointed
Netherland Dwarfs - Chestnut and Blue
Enderby Island Rabbits