Linda Gumz
from Endeavor WI |
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How may years have you raised Dutch? |
1 to 3 years |
What recognized varieties do you raise? |
Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gray, Steel |
What non-recognized varieties do you own? |
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When using other breeds of rabbits in the development of these new colors, it will take many years to get animals that consistently show a good Dutch type. What about the colors we could have just crossing the varieties we already have? Lilac Dutch for example were very popular back in the days of the AOV class. |
I agree with the standard committee that developing colors that already exist makes the most sense. They happen by accident, how many would we have if we intentionally bred for the rarer colors? |
If we start adding new colors of Dutch to the Standard will we get carried away with the entire thing? for example, the Netherland Dwarfs and Mini-Rex. Will this benefit our club or the Dutch breed? |
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Will the Chinchilla Dutch complement the Gray and/or Steel varieties? This would still need to be proven. |
I am new to this and don't exactly know how that would work. I would like to say the color is beautiful. I am a little worried that breeding to other breeds may hurt the incredible temperament that drew us to the Dutch. |
Would the Red Dutch complement any other colors? |
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Instead of adding more classes of Dutch to be judged, would it be better to have an agouti class in place of the Gray? |
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At many shows the number of Steels shown is not very good. Will more colors hurt the Steel numbers even more? Plus will it add to having more varieties with poor showings? |
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Having more colors of Dutch may just add interest from people who haven't raised Dutch before. |
Everyone has their favorite color(s). I believe having more variety of color would encourage more people to raise Dutch. |
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