Explore Our History
The 1940s
Building the Foundation of the Dutch Fancy
A decade focused on establishing the future of the Dutch fancy through early convention traditions, Standard discussions, and the development of new varieties.
The 1950s
Growth, Debate, and Expanding the Breed
The 1950s were marked by passionate debate, evolving breed standards, and major organizational growth within the ADRC.
The 1960s
Standardization and Organizational Change
During the 1960s, the ADRC balanced modernization, financial challenges, and continued refinement of the Dutch Standard.
The 1970s
Restructuring the ADRC for the Future
The 1970s brought important restructuring efforts that reshaped club leadership, publications, and sweepstakes programs.
The 1980s
Youth Expansion and National Progress
The 1980s saw expanded youth involvement, constitutional changes, and continued progress in refining the Dutch breed and ADRC organization.
The 1990s
Modernization and Recognition
The 1990s introduced modernization through technology, updated sweepstakes programs, and the establishment of the ADRC Hall of Fame.
The 2000s
Entering the Digital Era
The 2000s ushered the ADRC into the digital era while expanding youth opportunities, preserving club history, and continuing variety development.
The 2010s
Youth Growth and Variety Advancement
The 2010s brought expanded youth opportunities, the recognition of Chinchilla Dutch as an official variety, and new initiatives focused on education, ethics, and honoring influential members within the ADRC.
The 2020s
Trials, Change, and Resilience
Great adversity brings new opportunity to the rabbits world with COVID-19 and RHDV2 impacting a few years, but changing the world of rabbit showing.
