Teddy Dwarf
The Teddy dwarf is a small long-haired fancy rabbit, most closely associated with German and continental European hobby breeding, where it is also seen as Teddyzwerg or teddy dwarf rabbit. It combines dwarf type with an Angora-like coat that covers the body, cheeks, and often the head more fully than ordinary short-haired dwarf rabbits. Mature animals are compact, with short upright ears, rounded heads, and dense wool that may appear in agouti, black, blue, broken, chinchilla, blue-eyed white, and other colors. It is not recognized by every national rabbit organization, so size limits and show points vary by country or club.
People usually keep Teddy dwarfs as companion and exhibition rabbits rather than production animals. The coat is the main commitment: young rabbits can mat quickly as the baby coat changes, and adults need regular combing around the chest, flanks, rump, and behind the ears. Clean, dry bedding and solid resting areas help keep wool free of debris. Like other dwarf rabbits, they need careful dental and weight monitoring because a small jaw and rich diet can cause trouble. Buyers should ask how often the line is groomed, what adult coat texture to expect, and whether the rabbit has been handled calmly.
Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Blue-Eyed White, Broken, Broken Black, Broken Blue, Broken Chocolate, Broken Lilac, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Ruby-Eyed White, Sable, Sable Point, Seal, Siamese Sable, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
