Emily Wenner from Revillo, SD |
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How may years have you raised Dutch? |
1 to 3 years |
What recognized varieties do you raise? |
Black, Chocolate, Tortoise |
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 do not like the idea of crossing in other breeds to get new colors. If we want more colors, why not except the varieties that already show up in the Dutch - such as the lilacs? |
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? |
I think we should just stick with the 6 existing varieties, or possibly add the lilacs. Too many colors and we might start losing quality. I definitely wouldn't want to start crossing in other breeds to get more colors! If it's more colors we want, the lilacs may not be a bad choice. |
Will the Chinchilla Dutch complement the Gray and/or Steel varieties? This would still need to be proven. |
I don't know. But if the chinchilla would improve the steel, you could cross the steel/chins to improve the steel color without adding a new variety. |
Would the Red Dutch complement any other colors? |
I don't think so. In any case, I would leave them out. |
Instead of adding more classes of Dutch to be judged, would it be better to have an agouti class in place of the Gray? |
I'd like to see them left on their own. |
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? |
Don't know. |
Having more colors of Dutch may just add interest from people who haven't raised Dutch before. |
Maybe... But from my own experience, there was plenty of selection! Enough to make choosing somewhat difficult. :) |
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