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'''Dwarf rabbits''' are a type of [[Domesticated|domestic]] [[European Rabbit|European rabbit]] (''Oryctolagus cuniculus''). They are much smaller than their larger cousins, but are capable of inbreeding and so are not recognized as a separate species. [[Purebred]] dwarf rabbits weigh 1.5-3.0 lbs. Their heads and eyes are disproportionately large with respect to their body, and their ears are small and carried high on the head. The exception to this is the dwarf lop--a cross between the [[List of rabbit breeds#lop|French lop]] and the dwarf--which is both heavier (3.0-4.0 lbs) than a standard dwarf and has long, dangling ears. Many different colorations make up breeds in dwarf rabbits, such as [[List of rabbit breeds#Himalayan|Himalayan]], Red, Siamese, [[List of rabbit breeds#Chinchilla|Chinchilla]], Blue, and White-tipped Black.
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[[Image:54986main_mouse_med.jpg|thumb|270px|right|white fancy mouse]]
  
Dwarf rabbits were originally bred as [[pets]]. Dwarf rabbits have the same behavioral traits as other domestic rabbits. They can be housetrained and can be socialized with [[dog]]s and [[cat]]s. However, they are extremely fragile animals and easily stressed, and do not make good pets for young children.  
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'''Fancy mice''' are domesticated versions of the common or house mouse ([[mus musculus]]). They are approximately 16-18cm long from nose to the tip of the tail.
  
Most of the rabbits sold as dwarves in pet stores are not true dwarfs, but crosses between a dwarf and a standard rabbit. These [[mongrel]]s are hardier, but grow to a larger size and lack the characteristic small head and low carriage of the true dwarf.  
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Mice have been kept as pets for a long time, consequently producing many varieties. These include ones with solid coat colors, such as black, blue, champagne, white (albino), chocolate, cream, dove, fawn, lilac, red and silver. Other varieties may have have tan colored bellies or markings of various color on the coat.
  
Like other domestic rabbits, dwarf rabbits consume [[grasses]], [[cereal|grains]], and other succulent [[Leaf vegetable|greens]]. Their [[digestive system]] is somewhat less hardy than their larger cousins, and many leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage can give them health problems.
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Mice are kept as pets because they are small, inexpensive, easy to keep and generally have a good temperment. Female mice get along with each other and do not smell. Male mice, however, may fight and produce their own odor.
  
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Many fancy mice clubs have been set up such as the national mouse and rat club. Shows are also held so owners can display their mice.
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Revision as of 02:09, 3 August 2005

white fancy mouse

Fancy mice are domesticated versions of the common or house mouse (mus musculus). They are approximately 16-18cm long from nose to the tip of the tail.

Mice have been kept as pets for a long time, consequently producing many varieties. These include ones with solid coat colors, such as black, blue, champagne, white (albino), chocolate, cream, dove, fawn, lilac, red and silver. Other varieties may have have tan colored bellies or markings of various color on the coat.

Mice are kept as pets because they are small, inexpensive, easy to keep and generally have a good temperment. Female mice get along with each other and do not smell. Male mice, however, may fight and produce their own odor.

Many fancy mice clubs have been set up such as the national mouse and rat club. Shows are also held so owners can display their mice.

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