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| − | :''This article concerns a particular breed of rabbit, the Netherland dwarf. For information on domestic rabbits in general, see [[Domestic rabbit]].'' | + | {{Taxobox_begin | color = pink | name = Roborovski Hamster}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_image | image = [[Image:Roborovski hamster.jpg|220px|Roborovski hamster]] | caption = }} |
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| | + | {{Taxobox_regnum_entry | taxon = [[Animal]]ia}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_phylum_entry | taxon = [[Chordata]]}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_classis_entry | taxon = [[Mammal]]ia}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_ordo_entry | taxon = [[Rodent]]ia}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_familia_entry | taxon = [[Cricetidae]]}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_subfamilia_entry | taxon = [[Cricetinae]]}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox genus entry | taxon = ''[[Phodopus]]''}} |
| | + | {{Taxobox_species_entry | taxon = '''''P. roborovski'''''}} |
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| | + | {{Taxobox_section_binomial_parens | color = pink | binomial_name = Phodopus roborovski | author = [[K. A Satunin|Satunin]] | date = 1903}} |
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| − | [[Image:Netherlanddwarfbunny.jpg|right|thumb|A pet Netherland Dwarf]]
| + | '''Roborovskis''' ('''''Phodopus roborovski''''') are the smallest of the [[hamster]]s commonly kept as [[pet]]s; they are also the fastest. On average, they live the longest of any pet hamsters, living about three to three and a half years of age. |
| − | The '''Netherland Dwarf''' is a popular [[breed]] of [[domestic rabbit]] (''Oryctolagus cuniculus''). Smaller than most [[List of rabbit breeds|rabbit breeds]], Netherland dwarf rabbits weigh 1 to 3 [[pound (mass)|lb]] (0.5 to 1.4 kg) and are usually kept as [[pet]]s or [[exhibition]] animals. They are not typically used as sources of [[meat]] or [[fur]] because their small size makes them inefficient for these purposes.
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| − | Most rabbits sold in [[pet store]]s are Netherland dwarfs, Netherland dwarf-[[selective breeding|derived breeds]] (often referred to simply as ''[[#Dwarf breeds|dwarf breeds]]''), or dwarf [[hybrid|crosses]]. Their popularity as pets stems from their [[baby]]ish appearance and their [[cage]] space requirement, which is smaller than that of larger rabbit breeds.
| + | They are easily startled and are generally quite shy but curious. They're social and usually sleep together in one place. They aren't good pets for families with children. They are the worlds fastest hamsters. They're obviously also not a good fit for someone who wants a hamster that they can cuddle. Roborovski's are certainly not cuddlers. They are generally the size of a thumb and can easily squeeze through the bar of the cage, so careful consideration of cage choice is important. Because of their size and speed, Roborovski's are best for people who prefer to observe rather than to play with their pet. |
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| − | ==History== | + | ==External links== |
| − | The Netherland dwarf was first bred in the [[Netherlands]], as its name implies, in the early [[20th century]]. Medium-sized rabbits of various breeds were bred with wild [[European rabbit]]s of unusually small size; after several generations the resulting animal was a very small domestic rabbit available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Netherland dwarfs were first imported into the [[United Kingdom]] in the [[1950s]]. In the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]] the [[United States]] imported its first Netherland dwarf rabbits.
| + | *[http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/images/roborovski.jpg Image of a roborovski] |
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| − | Early dwarfs, even into the 1970s and [[1980s]], had fearful and sometimes aggressive [[temperament]]s as a result of [[breeder]]s selecting [[breeder (animal)|breeding animals]] for size, not [[personality]]. These rabbits behaved more like [[wild]] rabbits than domestic animals and did not make good pets. However, through generations of [[selective breeding]], the modern Netherland dwarf has become a gentle, friendly pet rabbit, though it still retains a more energetic disposition than larger breeds.
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| − | ==Appearance==
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| − | [[Image:Netherlanddwarf-loki.jpg|thumb|right|Young Netherland dwarf in a mismarked Himalayan pattern]]
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| − | [[Purebred]] Netherland dwarfs come in a wide variety of colors, including [[List of rabbit breeds#Himalayan|Himalayan]], Red, Siamese, [[List of rabbit breeds#Chinchilla|Chinchilla]], Blue, and White-tipped Black. Other colors (called ''mismarks'') exist in non-show-quality Netherland dwarfs and in dwarf [[mongrel]] rabbits.
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| − | Netherland dwarfs' [[head]]s and [[eye]]s are disproportionately large with respect to their bodies, and their ears are tiny and carried high on the head. Additionally, their faces are rounded and shortened. These features, a part of the animals' [[dwarfism]], cause them to look [[infant]]ile even into [[adulthood]].
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| − | Dwarf crosses frequently retain some of these characteristics, depending on the breed the dwarf is crossed with. However, crosses rarely look as babyish as the [[purebred]] dwarfs and are usually somewhat larger.
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| − | ==Netherland dwarfs as pets==
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| − | :''Main article: [[Domestic rabbit#Rabbits as Pets|Domestic rabbit]]''
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| − | ===Behavior===
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| − | Netherland dwarf rabbits have the same basic behavioral traits as other domestic rabbits. They can be litter-trained and socialized with [[dog]]s and [[cat]]s.
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| − | They tend to have [[wikt:spunky|spunkier]] and more energetic [[temperament]]s than larger breeds of rabbit and are rarely content to sit still when outside of the cage. They are curious animals and have a tendency to nibble on nearby objects and even human beings. However, they are extremely fragile animals and easily stressed, and as such they do not make good pets for young children.
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| − | ===Diet===
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| − | 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. Generally [[hay]] and a [[pellet]]ed feed should make up the largest portion of their diet.
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| − | ==Dwarf breeds==
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| − | Rabbit breeds derived from breeding larger rabbits with the Netherland dwarf are known as ''dwarf breeds''. Most smaller breeds, like the Mini-Rex, the Jersey Wooly, and the Holland lop, are results of such breedings. Generally dwarf breeds are slightly larger than the typical Netherland dwarf, not growing larger than 4 to 5 lb (1.8 to 2.3 kg). Most have shortened faces compared to larger rabbits, and some even preserve the rounded [[head]], large [[eye]]s, or small [[ear]]s of the Netherland dwarf.
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| − | Most dwarf breeds are intended to bring a specialized characteristic, such as a specific fur type, into a smaller rabbit. Mini-Rex were created through the breeding of dwarfs with [[List of rabbit breeds#Rex|Rex]] rabbits, a fur breed with a short, [[plush]] coat, and retain both the dwarf's size and the Rex fur. Jersey Woolies are a dwarf version of the [[Angora rabbit]], a [[wool]]-producing breed. [[List of rabbit breeds#Lop|Lop]]-eared rabbit breeds, interbred with dwarfs, were used to create Holland lop and Mini-lop rabbits.
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| − | ==See also==
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| − | *[[List of rabbit breeds]]
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| − | *[[American Rabbit Breeders' Association]]
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| − | *[[Cuteness]]
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