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Posted 6/13/2011 9:28:16 AM
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The photos are of the Mother (Jelly, with the white stripe on the forehead)) and the father (Beans). They belong to a friend of mine. When she got them, she was told they were both female, but low and behold, Jelly got pregnant and now they have a litter of 5 little bunnies. The father has since been neutered.

She was told they were "Dwarf Rabbits", but I know they have to be some sort of breed or a mix, and I'm taking a bunny this week (They're 7 weeks old now) and I'm just curious if anyone could help with identifying this breed? Just for my own sake of knowing. Thanks for your help.

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Posted 6/23/2011 12:03:50 PM
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I think you might have a dutch lop mix there. the markings on one is very close to the head markings of a dutch with the white blaze. the ears are way to big to be any kind of dwarf and may be the result of a lop breed . hope this helps you. but what ever they are they are cute.
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Posted 6/23/2011 12:33:10 PM
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Looks like a Dutch and maybe Holland Lop mix.

none for now
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Posted 4/11/2013 4:39:48 PM
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I they think are both silver martin, or a Dutch mix.
(Below) Is a picture of a Silver Martin baby

And it looks similar to your rabbits. Whats the weight?
An Average Silver Martin mix is 4 to 5 pounds
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Posted 4/25/2013 12:23:34 PM


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I'm not sure of the breed but they sure are precious little things

 I'll always have a
rabbit the rest of my life.
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Posted 4/27/2013 6:56:57 PM


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They're very sweet.

And from the best I can tell, these look exceptionally similar to the Dutch-Netherland Dwarf mixes that I've handled and cared for in the past.

Most of these rabbits were sweet, but had Big personalities!
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