Polish Rabbit or Dwarf Polish Rabbit . It is a breed of rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus ) considered a companion, making it a good pet. These rabbits are small, have short ears that stay together from birth to the tips, have an oval face and weigh about one and a half kilograms .
Summary
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- 1Origen
- 2 Features
- 3 pets
- 4 Care
- 5 Sources
Origen
There are many breeds of rabbits, because they have been mixed with each other. The Polish dwarf rabbit is one of them. Polish means Polish but it does not come from Poland , although at first glance it is what you might think from the name. Its origin, although uncertain, is believed to be in Belgium , although there are also indications that it may have its roots in England or Germany .
Everything is uncertain regarding the origins of this dwarf rabbit, because it is also believed, although there is no corroborating evidence, that it is a descendant of the Dutd and Himalayan breed in the 19th century .
Currently this breed is considered a companion pet, because it has not always been so, at the beginning of the 20th century this rabbit was intended for food, its meat was one of the best known in Europe . The Polish is sometimes confused with the Netherlan Dwarf rabbits, the difference being that the Polish is slightly larger and the head is rounded.
Features
Its adult weight is around 1.5 kg, it is usually white with blue eyes, although it is not the only variety that exists in black, blue and chocolate. The characteristic that is most appreciated in its body is that it is quite long, it can measure between 20 or 25 cm and it has an arched shape. Its front legs are longer and its ears compared to those of the rest of the rabbits are small, only 5 cm. This breed in particular is not prone to having offspring, so if we want to dedicate ourselves to breeding, we must choose other breeds that are more suitable for this task. The life of these rodents will be between 7 and 9 years. This rabbit takes up little space because of how small it is, so it can be an ideal pet to have in an apartment.
Pets
Polish Dwarf Rabbit
The Polish rabbit is considered a companion breed so it is a good pet, these rabbits are small, have short ears and stay together from birth to the tips, have an oval face and weigh about one and a half kilograms . The varieties of the Polish rabbit are the white with blue or red eyes, the black and chocolate, the blue variety and the most recent is the speckled variety.
They have an elongated and arched body, in addition to having long front legs that allow them to stand upright, the Polish rabbit is a very strong rabbit and can live for about 8 years. The character of the Polish rabbit is very calm and is characterized by being friendly. People who have adopted one of these rabbits are delighted with how easily they adapt to their new home.
They are very sociable and curious animals, they are not shy and they are very playful, so they require attention and time for games and coexistence. The Polish rabbit is very easy to care for and its diet is not special, which is why it turns out to be a very economical pet.
It is highly recommended that your cage is wide, since it tends to stand up, so you must calculate enough space so that you can stretch comfortably, the ideal size of your cage is 40 cm front by 40 cm deep by 30 cm wide. height.
care
The bones of the Polish rabbit are very fragile and break easily, so when it is loaded it must be held firmly to prevent it from jumping, since the fall can cause a fracture.
You can feed the Polish rabbit with feed purchased at the pet store, the special feed for rabbits already has all the necessary nutrients for the animal to be healthy and does not require supplements.
Carrots and vegetables can be used as treats or prizes, rabbits love to chew vegetables, so once or twice a week you can feed them by substituting some vegetables.
If you have little space in the house and there are children who want a pet, the Polish rabbit is highly recommended, since it requires little space and loves to play.
