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

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