Breeds FAQ

What are the differences between a Polish and Netherland Dwarf rabbit?
The Netherland Dwarf is a breed that is descended from the Polish rabbit. The Netherland Dwarf is a true dwarf with a single dwarf gene while the Polish does not carry any dwarf genes.

While the two breeds are often confused together, there are also a couple of other differences between the two breeds.
 * The Polish can be up to 3.5 lbs for show, while the Netherland Dwarf can only be up to 2.5 lbs. However, either breed can weigh from 1.5 - 4.5 lbs.
 * The Polish have a flyback coat while the Netherland Dwarf has a rollback coat.
 * The Polish are built like most compact breeds with the shoulders narrower than the hips. The head should not sit high on the shoulders. The Netherland Dwarf are build to be the same width at the shoulders and hips. They are shown sitting upright with the head held high.