Dutch
The Dutch rabbit is a compact domestic breed recognized by its crisp white blaze, collar, chest, and saddle pattern set against colored ears, cheeks, and hindquarters. Although the name points to Dutch roots, the modern show breed was strongly shaped by British fancy breeding from imported stock. Its appeal is precision: a good Dutch rabbit looks balanced, bright, and sharply marked rather than merely black-and-white or broken colored.
Dutch rabbits are common as pets and show animals because their size is practical and their markings give breeders a clear standard to work toward. The pattern is demanding, so litters often include rabbits with uneven cheeks, stops, or saddles that still make fine companions. Breeders select for markings, body type, color, and temperament together. Owners should provide the same essentials as any rabbit, with regular handling and clean housing to keep the white areas from staining.
Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Broken, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Gray, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Steel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White, Yellow
