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Julia
They are a mix of two or more dwarf breeds. They look like Siamese sables. Cute 
OakRidgeRabbits
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Usually "dwarf mix" is a marketing term used to sell pet rabbits. Most people want smaller rabbits as household pets, so calling them "dwarf mix" sells them easier.
The two in your profile don't appear to be small-breed (dwarf) rabbits, but only time will tell.
The two in your profile don't appear to be small-breed (dwarf) rabbits, but only time will tell.
Netherland Dwarf bunnies have a distinct head shape and very short ears. Don't see any of those features here. Our Nethie had the same color but he weighed less than a kilo (1.8 pounds).
OMG!! I have fallen prey to a marketing ploy!! We do love them anyway. I was hoping for smaller rabbit though and my husband is building them a 2x6 hutch. Could get crowded if they get really big!!
Zaiya
Allison
Don't feel bad! You saved these rabbits from a home that might not love them or care for them as much as you do!
They make the appearances to appeal to the human who looks at it and says "ooh, that's pretty! I should get that one!" and they see the name "Dwarf Mix" and think "Aww, a cute little bunny wabbit! It says dwarf, so it should stay this size!" But you never know if it is crossed with a huge breed and your rabbit turns out to be pretty big, even if it has dwarf in it! Like the pet food that has the bright chunks of colorful fruit and treats in it, but you buy it and later find out that it might not be so healthy for your pet!
In my local Petco, they call the Syrian hamsters "Fancy Hamsters". Whenever i'm in there I refuse to call them "Fancies" and always call them Syrians - their proper name. It's so funny because the staff get so confused! They mainly call then "Fancies" because they usually get black, cream, black banded, or cream banded. They aren't the "Original" golden color, so they are considered "Fancy".
Zaiya
Allison
I'm not sure... We kind of concluded that he is a lionhead mix, but we're not sure exactly what with.
http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f20/im-confuzled-72900/
http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f20/im-confuzled-72900/
Thanks for the link Allison. I guess I'm not the only one with a mystery breed.
The sign on the cage at the pet store listed lionheads, dwarf, and mixed. I thought that meant mine were a lionhead and dwarf mix, but they just seem too big to be a mix of dwarf and lionhead (or am I incorrectly assuming lionheads are dwarf?) so I am as you say "confuzled."
The sign on the cage at the pet store listed lionheads, dwarf, and mixed. I thought that meant mine were a lionhead and dwarf mix, but they just seem too big to be a mix of dwarf and lionhead (or am I incorrectly assuming lionheads are dwarf?) so I am as you say "confuzled."
OakRidgeRabbits
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You are correct, Lionheads are one of several dwarf breeds. From the photo, your rabbits appear to be a mixed breed. Unfortunately with rabbits, general size and color are not typically good indicators as to which breed they are. Rabbits don't hold their characteristics more than one generation usually. So it's not quite like dogs where you can look at them and say with pretty good certainty that they're Boxer/Lab or Jack Russell/Beagle, or whatever the case may be. Sometimes experienced breeders can pick out telling physical traits, but nothing stands out too much to me.
Average rabbits weigh about 5-8 lbs., so that is probably what you can plan for. Dwarf breeds tend to be under 4 lbs. and large breeds tend to be over 10 lbs.
From the photo, your rabbits appear to be a mixed breed. Unfortunately with rabbits, general size and color are not typically good indicators as to which breed they are. Rabbits don't hold their characteristics more than one generation usually. So it's not quite like dogs where you can look at them and say with pretty good certainty that they're Boxer/Lab or Jack Russell/Beagle, or whatever the case may be. Sometimes experienced breeders can pick out telling physical traits, but nothing stands out too much to me.Average rabbits weigh about 5-8 lbs., so that is probably what you can plan for. Dwarf breeds tend to be under 4 lbs. and large breeds tend to be over 10 lbs.
