TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Rabbit Terms 4
- Chapter One: Netherland Dwarf Rabbit in Focus 9
- Facts about Netherland Dwarf Rabbits 10
- General Body Types of Rabbits 13
- Types of Rabbit 14
- Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Colors and Patterns 15
- Mane Types of Netherland dwarf Rabbits 18
- Netherland Dwarf Rabbits History 20
- Quick Facts 21
- Chapter Two: Netherland Dwarf Requirements 23
- License Requirements 24
- United States Licensing for Rabbits 24
- United Kingdom Licensing for Rabbits 25
- How Many Netherland Dwarf Rabbits Should You Keep? 26
- Do Netherland Dwarf Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 27
- Ease and Cost of Care 28
- Initial Costs 29
- Monthly Costs 33
- Pros and Cons of Netherland dwarf Rabbits 36
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 39
- Choosing a Reputable Netherland dwarf Rabbit Breeder 40
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 42
- Selecting a Healthy Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 47
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 51
- Habitat Requirements for Netherland Dwarf Rabbits 52
- Ideal Rabbit Cage 53
- Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 54
- Recommended Cage Accessories 55
- Litter Training Your Rabbit 58
- Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 59
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 61
- The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 62
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 65
- Tips for Feeding Netherland Dwarf Rabbits 66
- Chapter Six: Breeding Your Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 69
- Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 70
- Mating Behavior of Rabbits 71
- Nesting Requirements 73
- Labor Process of Netherland dwarf Rabbits 73
- Raising Baby Rabbits 74
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 77
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 78
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Netherland dwarf Rabbits 80
- Other Grooming Tasks 81
- Chapter Eight: Showing Netherland Dwarf Rabbits 85
- Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Breed Standards 86
- Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 93
- Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 98
- Preventing Illness 112
- Recommended Vaccinations 114
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 115
- Rabbit Care Sheet 117
- Basic Information 118
- Habitat Requirements 119
- Nutritional Needs 120
- Breeding Information 122
- Index 125
- Photo Credits 135
- References 137
