Surprisingly (due to their small size), they are very hardy bunnies which do well in most climates, and cage measurements of 18”x24” (45.72cm x 60.96cm) are very adequate for them. They require very minimal amounts grooming, including nail trimmings, which only need to be done on the average of once a month. They are also wonderful as exhibit animals for 4-H kids, and as pets for those who live in apartments, as they don’t require a vast amount of space.ĭue to their small size and ease of handling, Polish are one of the easiest rabbit breeds to care for. Interestingly, they are the most popular breed used by magicians for performances. Because of this, they make excellent pets for children as well as for those individuals with coordination-difficulties. They are also gentle, loving, intelligent, cuddle-bunnies. Polish are a small, compact breed with a finely-built frame, and large bold eyes. Ironically, Polish do not carry the “dwarf gene”, yet they have a maximum weight of 3.8lbs (1.587kg). They were considerably larger in size than what they are today as now are currently known to be one of the smallest breeds of rabbits that exist. The original purpose of the breed creation was for meat production.įurthermore, in the 1900’s, Polish were one of the most popular meat-breeds, especially in Belgium. Additionally, they were exhibited in England in 1844, then appeared in the United States around 1912, and later accepted as an ARBA recognized breed in 1938. Polish rabbits, despite their name, they are believed to have originated from crossing the Dutch and Himalayan breeds in the 1600’s, in Belgium.
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