This page has showing info, DH origin info, and the ARBA's Standard of Perfection for the Dwarf Hotot, etc. Enjoy!
Dwarf Hotot ARBA Standards of Perfection 2011-2015
Varieties: Black-Chocolate-Blue
Rabbits are to be judged together than by individual varieties
schedule of points
General type..........................................................................65
Body........................................................................................35
Head.........................................................................................15
ears.........................................................................................15
feet&legs.................................................................................0
tail...........................................................................................0
Fur...........................................................................................10
color........................................................................................5
markings.................................................................................15
condition.................................................................................5
total points.........................................................................100
Showroom classes and weights
Senior bucks & does- 6 months of age and over, maximum weight: 3 pounds. Ideal weight 2.5 pounds.
junior bucks & does- under 6 months of age maximum weight: 2.5 pounds. minimum weight 1.25 pounds.
Note: juniors which exceed maximum weight limits maybe shown in higher age classifications. No animal may be shown in a lower classification.
General type
body- points 35: the body should be short, compact, and well rounded. it should be uniformly wide from shoulders to hips, with well rounded hindquarters. the topline should have a gradual curve from the ear base to the highest point over the hips, and then fall in a smooth curve to the base of the tail.
faults
Long, narrow head shall be faulted. the animal shall be faulted for a pointed or weak muzzle.
ears- points 15: the ears should be short, well furred, and of good substance. ears are to balance with head and body. ear length id to be measured from the top of the head by placing a ruler between the ears, while they are held together.
faults- thin ears, with little fur covering, shall be a fault.
Disqualification from competition- ears over 2.75 inches in length.
feet and legs- points 0: legs are to be short, with white or flesh colored toenails.
d.f.c.- toenail any color other than white or flesh.
tail- points 0: the tail should be short, close to the body, and carried erect.
fur- points 10: (rollback) fur should be soft, dense, fine, and with a good luster. it should roll gently back into position when stroked.
faults- dull, lifeless, or thin fur should be faulted.
color- points 5: color should be pure white over the entire body, except for eyebands.
d.f.c- any spot(s) of color in area's normally without pigmentation.
eyebands
black- color is to be a rich black, as dark as possible. eyes - dark brown
Chocolate- color is to be a rich chocolate, as dark as possible. eyes- brown.
d.f.c.- spots or marbleing in the eyes. eye color other than called for in the standard.
markings- points 15:
Eyebands- markings shall consist of a narrow, well defined band of colored fur, forming a complete outline of the eye. color is to be equal to the thickness of 2 pennies.
faults- eyebands that are slightly irregular, very wide, or with drags and feathering into the white of the fur are to be faulted. white streaks in the eyebands are a fault.
d.f.c.- eyebands incomplete. eyebands with heavy feathering.
condition- points 5: per ARBA definition
schedule of points
General type..........................................................................65
Body........................................................................................35
Head.........................................................................................15
ears.........................................................................................15
feet&legs.................................................................................0
tail...........................................................................................0
Fur...........................................................................................10
color........................................................................................5
markings.................................................................................15
condition.................................................................................5
total points.........................................................................100
Showroom classes and weights
Senior bucks & does- 6 months of age and over, maximum weight: 3 pounds. Ideal weight 2.5 pounds.
junior bucks & does- under 6 months of age maximum weight: 2.5 pounds. minimum weight 1.25 pounds.
Note: juniors which exceed maximum weight limits maybe shown in higher age classifications. No animal may be shown in a lower classification.
General type
body- points 35: the body should be short, compact, and well rounded. it should be uniformly wide from shoulders to hips, with well rounded hindquarters. the topline should have a gradual curve from the ear base to the highest point over the hips, and then fall in a smooth curve to the base of the tail.
faults
Long, narrow head shall be faulted. the animal shall be faulted for a pointed or weak muzzle.
ears- points 15: the ears should be short, well furred, and of good substance. ears are to balance with head and body. ear length id to be measured from the top of the head by placing a ruler between the ears, while they are held together.
faults- thin ears, with little fur covering, shall be a fault.
Disqualification from competition- ears over 2.75 inches in length.
feet and legs- points 0: legs are to be short, with white or flesh colored toenails.
d.f.c.- toenail any color other than white or flesh.
tail- points 0: the tail should be short, close to the body, and carried erect.
fur- points 10: (rollback) fur should be soft, dense, fine, and with a good luster. it should roll gently back into position when stroked.
faults- dull, lifeless, or thin fur should be faulted.
color- points 5: color should be pure white over the entire body, except for eyebands.
d.f.c- any spot(s) of color in area's normally without pigmentation.
eyebands
black- color is to be a rich black, as dark as possible. eyes - dark brown
Chocolate- color is to be a rich chocolate, as dark as possible. eyes- brown.
d.f.c.- spots or marbleing in the eyes. eye color other than called for in the standard.
markings- points 15:
Eyebands- markings shall consist of a narrow, well defined band of colored fur, forming a complete outline of the eye. color is to be equal to the thickness of 2 pennies.
faults- eyebands that are slightly irregular, very wide, or with drags and feathering into the white of the fur are to be faulted. white streaks in the eyebands are a fault.
d.f.c.- eyebands incomplete. eyebands with heavy feathering.
condition- points 5: per ARBA definition
How to show your rabbit.
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- Select your best rabbit(s) for show.
- Handle your rabbit frequently so that it will be tame at the show bench.
- groom your rabbit the day before the show and again before/at the show if nessasary.
- Keep the pen clean to keep your rabbit clean.
- Check with fair officals about rules and about the set up time
- find out if you need your own feeders and waterers. check with your vetrinarian about any tests or health papers you might need if you are going to another state.
- enter your rabbit in the correct class at the fair.
- keep the rabbit cage clean and do normal care for your rabbit all through the fair. _
- Things you'll need: Rabbit bowls for feed and water, rabbit cages, pet nail clippers, and of course your rabbits!
Dwarf Hotot Facts...
History
Pronounced o-toe or ho-toe
Adult weight, min: 2.5 lbs max: 3 lbs
They are all white with black bands around the eyes.
Eyes should be dark brown and set in a rounded head which is situated on a round body/ it should give the appearance of 2 balls one for the head and one for the body.
Originated in Germany in the 1970's so the breed is fairly new and is the result of distinct and separate breeding efforts in both east Germany and west Germany that were eventually combined.
the east Germany breeder crossed a ruby eye white (rew) Netherland Dwarf doe and a Blanc de Hotot buck which produced a Hotot marked baby that was larger that a typical Dwarf Hotot.
then the west Germany attempted to produce a Hotot marked Netherland Dwarf by crossing a REW Netherland Dwarf with a black Netherland Dwarf. the result produced a dutch marked rabbit that was further bred to reduce the amount of black and eventually these breedings resulting in only the black eye marking remaining. these two breeders eventually combined their efforts and crossed stock to create the Dwarf Hotot!
Dwarf Hotots were imported into the United States in the early 1980's and accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association (ARBA) in 1984.
All these facts & stories I got off the internet long ago and no longer have the sources.
Adult weight, min: 2.5 lbs max: 3 lbs
They are all white with black bands around the eyes.
Eyes should be dark brown and set in a rounded head which is situated on a round body/ it should give the appearance of 2 balls one for the head and one for the body.
Originated in Germany in the 1970's so the breed is fairly new and is the result of distinct and separate breeding efforts in both east Germany and west Germany that were eventually combined.
the east Germany breeder crossed a ruby eye white (rew) Netherland Dwarf doe and a Blanc de Hotot buck which produced a Hotot marked baby that was larger that a typical Dwarf Hotot.
then the west Germany attempted to produce a Hotot marked Netherland Dwarf by crossing a REW Netherland Dwarf with a black Netherland Dwarf. the result produced a dutch marked rabbit that was further bred to reduce the amount of black and eventually these breedings resulting in only the black eye marking remaining. these two breeders eventually combined their efforts and crossed stock to create the Dwarf Hotot!
Dwarf Hotots were imported into the United States in the early 1980's and accepted by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association (ARBA) in 1984.
All these facts & stories I got off the internet long ago and no longer have the sources.
Dwarf Hotot Facts...
Care
Dwarf hotot rabbits require the same care as any other pet rabbit. An appropriately sized cage would be a minimum of 2ft long by 2ft wide and 14in tall. Dwarf Hotots can be housed indoors or outdoors in a hutch. Their diet should consist of primarily timothy hay, with limited amounts of alfalfa pellets. Too many pellets can result in poor health and obesity in the rabbits. Fresh dark green and leafy vegetables such as lettuce, parsley and cilantro,to name a few, can be added to the diet if wanted and clean water should be available at all times.
Rabbits are social and should have interaction on a daily basis interacting with your Dwarf Hotot will provide your rabbit with relief of boredom and stimulation that your rabbit needs. Exercise is also important, and a small run or exercise pen can fulfill this requirement. Rabbit safe toys should also be supplied and rotated to prevent boredom.
Dwarf Hotots are quickly becoming a popular choice among rabbit owners due to their curious and friendly nature, and their small size is ideal for most pet homes.
We recommend feeding your rabbits 1/4 cup of pellets until they are at least 6 months of age. Then you can bump them up to 1/2 a cup. This was recommended to us by an ARBA judge.
Rabbits are social and should have interaction on a daily basis interacting with your Dwarf Hotot will provide your rabbit with relief of boredom and stimulation that your rabbit needs. Exercise is also important, and a small run or exercise pen can fulfill this requirement. Rabbit safe toys should also be supplied and rotated to prevent boredom.
Dwarf Hotots are quickly becoming a popular choice among rabbit owners due to their curious and friendly nature, and their small size is ideal for most pet homes.
We recommend feeding your rabbits 1/4 cup of pellets until they are at least 6 months of age. Then you can bump them up to 1/2 a cup. This was recommended to us by an ARBA judge.
Parents
For parents who are trying to teach their children responsibility or to help them get better at school, I would recommend getting your child a rabbit! It could be large or small (smaller would be better for a smaller kid) but they are great animals! They are super easy to take care of and are very loving animals. If you give them the love and care that they need they can be your kids best friend! Rabbits can live indoors or outdoors, and can also be litter box trained! They love to run and play, so you want them to have a nice running area or take them out on a walk with a harness and leash! Watch out for dogs, however, because some bunny's don't like them! Your child can also join 4-H with their rabbit as long as their rabbit has papers and is healthy. It's a fun after school activity and lets you meet new people! If you don't want to be in 4-H, but still want a bunny that's fine because they make amazing pets too!