I’ve always thought that rabbits were fairly small, but there are some that are affected by a dwarfing gene that keeps them smaller in size compared to other rabbits.
Dwarf Rabbits have a single, dominant gene that is responsible for their size. If it has two dwarf genes, it proves fatal and dies within a few days.
Characteristics of dwarf rabbits
- They are t is smaller than 4 pounds, mostly between 1.5-3.5 pounds
- They are small and round
- They are easier to take care of because their size allows them to be kept indoors
- They eat less food so are cheaper to keep
- Some have straight pointy ears, and a few have floppy ears
- They are sold as pets, being the 3rd most popular pet in the US
- They can be trained to use the litter box
- They are also intelligent and can be taught to understand their names and a few commands
- They come in many colors including white, orange, grey, teal, chestnut, brown
- They can be kept indoors or outdoors
- They have various breeds
Having looked at the various characteristics, its time to go to a few breeds which include the following:
This is the most known dwarf breed because most dwarfed rabbits have the Netherland dwarf influence in their genetic history. They are also one of the cutest breeds with an almost babylike appearance throughout their lifetimes.
- They are the tiniest domestic rabbit breeds weighing between 500g – 1.5 kg
- They have a condensed body with rounded faces and short necks
- They have big, round, bright eyes
- They have tiny, perky ears placed high on their heads
- They have a thin, glossy coat with short hair
- They are docile and very shy but quick to learn once comfortable
- They have a delicate digestive system, so they need a special diet
- They come in many colors including black, chocolate and blue.
This British breed is similar to its American partner the Mini Lop. Although they are gentle and make wonderful cuddle buddies, they shouldn’t be held by small children without adult supervision. With proper training, however, they can be very caring and give a lot of love.
Characteristics of dwarf lop
- This rabbit breed is small to medium sized weighing between 1.5 -2.5kg
- They small and built compactly
- They have round haunches and short strong legs
- Their ears are long but droopy
- They have a dense coat
- They also have short hair
- They come in various colors including Black, white and Blue
Dwarf Hotot is a charming breed is also known as “eyes of the fancy” because of the thin black fur around their eyes. They originated in Germany and make for wonderful pets for adults and children.
- These rabbits are also small weighing 1.0-1.5kg
- They have a stocky build despite their small size.
- They have broad and round heads
- Their necks are almost invisible
- Their eyes are round with black bands around them
- They have short ears
- They are not shy and in fact, love attention
- They are especially playful and charming
- They can be trained
- They come mostly in white
This Polish rabbit is also known as the “little aristocrat” because of its bold, steady stare. Despite this, they are wonderfully calm, social pets. They are perfect pets for children because they are easy to maintain.
- They weigh only about 1.1-2.5 kg
- They come in various colors including Blue eyed white, Ruby-eyed white, and chocolate.
- They have short ears that are narrow and touch towards the tip
- Their eyes are big and sort of taking over the face
- They have small heads
- They can be trained and listen well to commands and signals
- They love attention and being touched and petted often
- They live only about 5-6 years
The Holland lop is a unique small breed but considered a favorite among kids for their loving nature. They also keep children busy because they are very active all the time, despite their very innocent expressions.
- They weigh less than 2kg
- They have short, stocky bodies
- They have big heads and chubby faces
- Their ears are long and floppy
- They have thick, dense fur
- But their fur is short
- They are gentle and very loving
- They are also very active, loving to hop around
- They come in various colors including black, blue and white.
Sikuzote nimefikiri kwamba sungura walikuwa wadogo sana, lakini kuna baadhi ambayo yanaathiriwa na jeni la dwarfing ambalo huwafanya wawe wadogo kwa ukubwa ikilinganishwa na sungura wengine. Sungura wadogo wana jeni moja tu linaloongoza ambalo husababisha ukubwa wao. Ikiwa ina chembe mbili za urithi za kiumbe-dume, inathibitika kuwa mbaya na hufa baada ya siku chache. Mnyama wa kiume ni wa kawaida zaidi ya kilo moja na nusu, lakini kwa sababu ya ukubwa wake, ni rahisi kuhifadhiwa ndani ya nyumba, na kwa sababu ya ukubwa wake, ni rahisi kuhifadhiwa ndani ya nyumba, na kwa sababu ya rangi yake, inaweza kuwa na rangi nyingi, kama vile rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya rangi ya Pia ni mojawapo ya jamii zenye kupendeza zaidi zenye sura ya mtoto-mvulana katika maisha yao yote. - Wao ni aina ndogo ya sungura wa nyumbani, wenye uzito wa kati ya 500g na 1.5kg - Wana mwili wa chini na nyuso za mviringo na shingo fupi - Wana macho makubwa, ya mviringo, na yenye kung'aa - Wana masikio madogo, yenye kung'aa yaliyowekwa juu ya vichwa vyao - Wana manyoya madogo, yenye kung'aa na nywele fupi - Wao ni waaminifu na wenye haya lakini wanajifunza haraka mara tu wanapokuwa na starehe. Mbwa huyo wa Uingereza anafanana na yule wa Marekani anayeitwa Mini Lop. Ingawa wao ni wapole na ni marafiki wazuri wa kukumbatiana nao, hawapaswi kushikiliwa na watoto wadogo bila uangalizi wa mtu mzima. Hata hivyo, kwa mazoezi sahihi, wanaweza kuwa wenye kujali sana na kutoa upendo mwingi. "Kuna aina ya sungura aina ya ""Dwarf Lope"" ambayo ni aina ya sungura aina ya ""Dwarf Lope"" ambayo ina miguu mirefu na nywele ndefu, na nywele nyeusi na nyeusi." Walitoka Ujerumani na ni wanyama-vipenzi wazuri sana kwa watu wazima na watoto. - Sungura hawa pia ni wadogo wenye uzito wa kilogramu 1.0-1.5 - Wana umbo la mwili licha ya ukubwa wao mdogo. "Wana vichwa virefu na vilivyozunguka, shingo zao ni karibu zisizoonekana, macho yao ni ya mviringo na yana vifungo vya rangi nyeusi, masikio yao ni mafupi, hawachukii na kwa kweli wanapenda uangalifu, wana tabia ya kucheza na kuvutia, wanaweza kufundishwa, na huja kwa rangi nyeupe, kwa sababu ya macho yao ya ujasiri na ya kudumu.""" Licha ya hayo, wao ni wanyama-vipenzi wenye utulivu na wenye kushirikiana. Wao ni wanyama-vipenzi bora kwa ajili ya watoto kwa sababu ni rahisi kuwatunza. Kwa kuwa zina uzito wa kilo 1.1-2.5, zina rangi mbalimbali, kama vile rangi ya bluu, rangi ya ruby, na rangi ya chokoleti. Lope Holland ni aina ya kipekee ya watoto wadogo, lakini huchukuliwa kuwa maarufu kati ya watoto wadogo kwa asili yao ya upendo. Pia huwafanya watoto wawe na shughuli nyingi kwa sababu wao ni wenye shughuli nyingi wakati wote, licha ya kujieleza kwao kwa njia isiyo na hatia. - Wao ni chini ya uzito wa kilo mbili - Wao ni mfupi, stout miili - Wao ni kubwa na kichwa na nyuso chubby - Masikio yao ni muda mrefu na floppy - Wao kuwa na nene, manyoya dense - Lakini manyoya yao ni fupi - Wao ni laini na upendo sana - Wao pia ni hai sana, upendo kuruka kuzunguka - Wao kuja katika rangi mbalimbali ikiwa ni pamoja na nyeusi, bluu na nyeupe.