Understanding the Dutch Rabbit
IN THIS LESSON
Learn about the characteristics of each recognized variety of Dutch rabbits. If you want a more complete description of the colors, please refer to your American Dutch Rabbit Club Official Guidebook or your American Rabbit Breeders Standard of Perfection.
Black
A dark shiny black with undercolor running deep towards the skin.
Blue
A shiny medium blue with undercolor running deep towards the skin.
Chinchilla
Bright Chinchilla pattern with uniform surface color and good banding. Belly color will be white on the surface.
Chocolate
A shiny dark brown with undercolor running deep towards the skin.
Golden Yellow
A rich orange with deep undercolor. Underside of the animal will be lighter but must show color.
Gray
Surface color is to be a pale chestnut with good banding. Belly and underside of the animal to be light or white on the surface.
Lilac
- A shiny dove gray with deep undercolor.
Steel
A Black base color with ticking throughout the coat. Belly color will be slightly lighter but show color.
Tortoise
Orange with Smokey blue shadings.