They eat the same as any other rabbit: pellets as the main part of their diet with unlimited hay and greens/treats can be given occasionally. For show and brood rabbits, it is often necessary to feed limited amounts of pellet feed. This is to ensure that the dwarf does not become overweight. Pets dwarfs can be free-fed, but again, to have a healthier rabbit a healthy diet amount is recommended.
Are dwarf hotot rabbits friendly?
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The Dwarf Hotot is strictly a fancy breed. At 3 pounds max, they are too small to be of commercial value. Temperaments can range from outgoing to moody, but as a rule they are friendly rabbits and well suited to a pet life.
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7 to 10 years
One may also ask, how much does a dwarf hotot rabbit cost? Typical costs: Among the many distinct breeds of rabbits, common pets include Lops (droopy-eared bunnies) that cost -, Dwarfs (weighing only 1-3 pounds) priced - and Mini Rex (gentle and intelligent creatures with alert pointy ears) for -.
Similarly one may ask, what are dwarf hotot rabbits used for?
History, Temperament, and Common Uses: As the era of meat and fur rabbits started to wane, fanciers started showing and developing dwarf breeds. Two different breeders in Germany started working on a dwarf Hotot in the 1970s. One breeder used a Netherland dwarf and the large blanc de Hotot to start his line.
Can dwarf Hotots live outside?
It is not recommended that this breed be kept as an outdoor rabbit due to its small size. Naturally, the enclosure you get for your pet shouldnt be their only habitat. Before you let your Dwarf Hotot out of the cage, though, make sure to bunny-proof the room.
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