Dwarf Rabbits?

[Varney Rae]

I saw one of these in the pet store the other day. Small, soft and ADORABLE...and the best part is they stay that way. They don't grow and their mess is much less than an average sized rabbit. I want one now. I was just wondering if anybody has one, and are they a good pet?

[wum]

that looks like a little demon

[yoko*]

I once had a dwarf rabbit that we bought when I was around 7/8 years old.

It lived for 10 years. :P If you are prepared to handle a similar life-expectancy of a dog and less.. well, less "companionship" then go for it (In fact, they just sorta sit there eat, poop and pee and some of them are stubborn bitches that bite you when you try to pet them)

They may seem like less of a hassle because they are half the size, but they require the same care and just as frequent cage-cleanings (you won't be able to handle the smell if you don't clean it regularly) and frequency of feeding as a normal sized rabbit.

They are cute, but they don't do much.

[veN]

^ Yes rabbits seem to live forever.

We have one for around 18 yrs. No joke. It was like never going to die. And there are enough bunnies in the bunny parks so dont think you could just get rid of him if one day you no longer wanted him. He'd actually get his little ass kicked bc bunnies are territorial.

They are small, but they still require the same cleaning/feeding/attention as other pets. You might hafta get someone to look after him if you go away on vacation etc, just like any other pet.

[Wood]

cute yes... but sorta high maintenance and fragile... they are humorous at times but they don't have much personallity. they need a warm place to stay but they don't litter train, so they need a hutch or cage. lots of poo to clean. they can be noisy too, mine used to shake it's water bottle against the hutch door at night, drove me nuts.... i have cats now, they're much better pets. i really want a dog, but not while living in an apartment.

[~lazee_grrl~]

i have two lion head bunnies..and they are fucken adorable..we got them both neutered so they're not horny and spraying piss everywhere..very cute and playful..we play with them all the time..and they have leashes so we can walk them with the dogs...we also turn our washroom into a bunny playpen for them..i don't find them to be very high maintenance but everyone's different right?

great pets...if u want them to be affectionate with u..u gotta handle them a lot when they are babies..my first bunnie always groomed my hair and licked my face..he was so awesome..=)

anyways..with any pet..just make sure u have enough love and time to take care of it~

[LeeBrat]

aww, its soo small and cute=)

[lou_belle]

Originally Posted by wum

that looks like a little demon

I had the exact same kind of rabbit in the city...and I'd say that they are WAY too energetic to have in a cage. I used to have to take her on walks all the time and she would still grunt and scratch.
If you were planning on having him in your backyard and making rabbit proof fences with chicken wire under the dirt, then it would be possible..other than that, that little rabbit will hate you.
Big huge floppy's are better house pets...the little guys are pests.

[wum]

holla

[b0ld]

wabbit!

[automatic]

Rabbits are cute pets, and soo good, because when you get bored with them you can just do this:

A hearty rabbit stew to get you through a cold winter's night! Preparation time, 30 minutes; Cooking time, 3 hours. Serves 4 to 8.

1 stewer rabbit, cut up 1
475 mL water 2 cups
1 beef bouillon cube 1
5 mL salt 1 tsp
1 mL pepper 1/4 tsp
2 mL rosemary 1/2 tsp
1 medium onion, chopped 1
5 medium carrots 5
5 medium potatoes 5
1 medium turnip 1
60 mL flour 1/4 cup
60 mL water 1/4 cup
1 clove garlic, crushed 1

In a large dutch oven, lightly brown the rabbit pieces in cooking oil. Add water with dissolved bouillon cube, salt, pepper and rosemary. Cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until rabbit is getting tender.

While rabbit is cooking, peel and chop vegetables. Remove rabbit from heat and pick out fine bones: ribs and back bones. Add vegetables to rabbit pot, simmer 40 minutes longer. Mix flour, remaining water and garlic, add to stew, cook with stirring until slightly thickened.

[esoter1c]

Originally Posted by automatic

Rabbits are cute pets, and soo good, because when you get bored with them you can just do this:

A hearty rabbit stew to get you through a cold winter's night! Preparation time, 30 minutes; Cooking time, 3 hours. Serves 4 to 8.

1 stewer rabbit, cut up 1
475 mL water 2 cups
1 beef bouillon cube 1
5 mL salt 1 tsp
1 mL pepper 1/4 tsp
2 mL rosemary 1/2 tsp
1 medium onion, chopped 1
5 medium carrots 5
5 medium potatoes 5
1 medium turnip 1
60 mL flour 1/4 cup
60 mL water 1/4 cup
1 clove garlic, crushed 1

In a large dutch oven, lightly brown the rabbit pieces in cooking oil. Add water with dissolved bouillon cube, salt, pepper and rosemary. Cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until rabbit is getting tender.

While rabbit is cooking, peel and chop vegetables. Remove rabbit from heat and pick out fine bones: ribs and back bones. Add vegetables to rabbit pot, simmer 40 minutes longer. Mix flour, remaining water and garlic, add to stew, cook with stirring until slightly thickened.

You beat me 2 it !

[Goodfellow]

Originally Posted by automatic

Rabbits are cute pets, and soo good, because when you get bored with them you can just do this:

A hearty rabbit stew to get you through a cold winter's night! Preparation time, 30 minutes; Cooking time, 3 hours. Serves 4 to 8.

1 stewer rabbit, cut up 1
475 mL water 2 cups
1 beef bouillon cube 1
5 mL salt 1 tsp
1 mL pepper 1/4 tsp
2 mL rosemary 1/2 tsp
1 medium onion, chopped 1
5 medium carrots 5
5 medium potatoes 5
1 medium turnip 1
60 mL flour 1/4 cup
60 mL water 1/4 cup
1 clove garlic, crushed 1

In a large dutch oven, lightly brown the rabbit pieces in cooking oil. Add water with dissolved bouillon cube, salt, pepper and rosemary. Cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until rabbit is getting tender.

While rabbit is cooking, peel and chop vegetables. Remove rabbit from heat and pick out fine bones: ribs and back bones. Add vegetables to rabbit pot, simmer 40 minutes longer. Mix flour, remaining water and garlic, add to stew, cook with stirring until slightly thickened.

Emeril recommends using 3-4 baby rabbits vs. an adult, they are much more tender.