Should I get one dwarf rabbit or two?

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I am having trouble deciding on how many bunnies I should get. I am aware that if you have one it could die if depression. But I want the rabbit to love me to and not ignore me for the other rabbit. Also which kind of dwarf rabbit should I get? I've had an American already and want a dwarf. Any tips on which dwarf is best? Thank you!!
 
Most rabbits, if housed indoors where the people are, can do just fine as single bunnies. Outdoor rabbits need to have a companion because they spend so much time without interaction.

If you are planning to house indoors, then I'd suggest finding an already-fixed rabbit -- one rabbit should be just fine. Rabbit rescues (different than generic shelters) will have all different sizes/types of rabbits. You'll be happier if you choose a rabbit based not just on breed-type but on personality. That's the most important.

[Those who think it's best to get a baby are mistaken because in a few months they are suddenly surprised when bunny forgets his litter training, turns aggressive and starts misbehaving. Then they discover that the solution is to spay/neuter and they are not at all happy to have to pay the expensive vet costs for the surgery. And starting with a baby, in no way makes them like to be handled more.]

The personality of the fixed rabbits that you see at the rescue is just what you'll get (while baby ones will completely change).

Some other pros for getting rescued rabbits:
Rescued rabbits are vet-checked, so no health issue surprises.
The rescuers know their rabbits and can tell you the distinctiveness of each one.
They have unique mixed-breed rabbits that can be adorable.
You can hold and see and "get to know" the choices at a rabbit rescue and they don't mind you taking your time to find the right one. (All rabbits have distinctly different personalities.) This way you can choose one that likes you too.

So, all that to say that having just one rabbit is an option. I should note that there are those rare rabbits that, even when housed indoors, really seem to need a bondmate.

Here are a couple possible sources for available rabbits:
https://www.facebook.com/RabbitWranglers/app/190322544333196/

https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/meet-animals/adopt/rabbits/
 
Thanks so much this s really helped me with my decision and yes my rabbit will be kept inside and hopefully a free roaming rabbit! Thanks so much for the advice!
 
As @Blue eyes suggest, go into a rescue and keep an open mind that the rabbit you end up taking home may not be the one you originally intended to adopt. When I went to House Rabbit Society, I initially wanted to check out the Holland lops. Turns out the one I wanted to see was fostering at someone’s home. I was going to just wait it out but my boyfriend asked if I wanted to at least see the rest of them and I said sure why not. I end up meeting Trixie, an unknown mixed breed, and fell in love. I was somewhat torn because I still wanted to meet the holland lop, but then Trixie started giving me kisses on my hand during my visit. The worker there even said she never seen Trixie do that. At that point, I just knew that she had “chosen me”. I ended up adopting her that day and it was the best choice I’ve made.

Best of luck finding your new floofy friend!
 

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