lyn - 2006-01-01 Hi I own and show polish and they dont make good pets they are fast and springy. They dont have a very good temperment, infact can be nasty.
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Rhonda Bastarache - 2012-04-05 I don't agree, I too breed Polish Dwarfs and they're the most friendly and sweet bunnies ever, even better tempered than the Netherland Dwarfs which I used to breed. I don't anymore because the Netherlands can sometimes be very nasty. I just love my polish bunnies and will always have them as pets as well as breeding.
Jill - 2009-07-10 I need to find another dwarf Polish bunny!! We had a wonderful pair, Isabelle & Gimli. She passed away suddenly last night and we are beyond sad. Gimli looks absolutely bewildered. He had been in the cage with her when she died and was licking her face.
This is so awful. I'm not sure whether he will take to another companion, but would like to try. Unfortunately I cannot find much on-line about dwarf Polish rabbits. He is so small I don't really want to get anything else.
Does anybody have any suggestions? Know someone who has a dwarf Polish doe, maybe? I was also wondering if we should try a guinea pig. I've heard they are a common companion animal for rabbits.
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Anonymous - 2010-07-12 Good for you we have one but my dad will not give them away.
Myeisha Nicole - 2012-02-26 Hey, I'm looking for a miniature rabbit for my birthday and I wan to know about how much they will they cost and where can I find them because I dont want the normal rabbits
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Charlie Roche - 2012-02-26 You can usually find rabbits at no cost at a shelter or rehabilitation facility. Most rabbits cost between $15.00 and $25.00 but remember, that does not include the cost of a hutch (home for your little guy), toys, food hay etc. Some rabbits will go up to $200.00 depending on pedigree and show quality but that is not the norm. Usually $15 - $25. Remember whatever rabbit you decide to get will not be the normal - it will be special to you.
Julia Torti - 2011-10-07 How much do polish dwarf rabbits cost ?????????Do poliisgh dwarf rabbits bite much?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-10-07 Polish cost around $25 normally and they are pretty easy going. Not bitey but like to taste your fingers when little. Not biting just more like a pup licks you.
Mr. YNOT - 2010-03-16 I would like to know when the female rabbits are ready to have babies.
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LUVURBUNS - 2011-09-06 They reach sexual maturity (AKA adulthood) at about 6 months (They are recongnized as adults but that does not mean that they are actually able to breed) it depends on their lineage.
John Greenwood - 2009-05-24 I have a pair of Polish Rabbits , they are sisters , our problem is one sister keeps biting the other pulling its hair out leaving a sore. We have separated them at this time to prevent more problems and Velvet is healing well. Is this normal behavior and is there anything we can do to help them get along so they can stay together? They have an outside hutch as well as inside. Any suggestions?
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Er Korbel - 2011-09-06 I know this is a few years late, but it's my first time on the site. I came across your posting and felt compelled to respond in case it benefits someone else looking for the same type of answer. From what I have read, females are more territorial then males. Yes, I was surprised to read this while doing my research for my own rabbit the last few months. That is why they say when breeding bunnies to never leave a male and female together (unless they are fixed) because the female is aggressive towards the male because she will claim the space. You are supposed to take the female to the males cage never the other way around. In your case, it sounds like the female is a lot more aggressive and territorial then your other female. You didn't list if they were fixed or not, so this may not apply if they are indeed fixed. However, they have also stated in many sites I've read that if a rabbit is anxious, aggressive, etc before getting fixed it make them permanently that way after they are fixed. The best way to have a bunny fixed is to make sure they are comfortable, not anxious and in a good place temperamentally before having them fixed. However from the information you shared it sounds like a territory issue and the one rabbit is being aggressive towards your other bunny. I hope this helps someone that may be having the same issue and is looking for answers. As for you, i hope this situation has been resolved. Take care!
LUVURBUNS - 2011-09-06 I would NOT recommend getting them fixed unless you have a vet that specializes in rabbits around you. DO NOT DO IT IF YOU DO NOT! If the vet is NOT knoledgable on rabbits HE COULD KILL UR RABBIT!!! BE CAREFUL!
Yohanon - 2008-03-21 Frankie is 12 + years; aside from cateracts he behaves like a kitten. Gets a butter cookie every a.m. and loves most fruits and some veggies (won't eat carrots). Waits until I eat something (fruit, veggies, bread) to make sure it's OK. LOVES challah & matzeh (he's in a Jewish home which means he is not neutered.) WONDEREFUL pet. Puts up with 3 children and travels fairly well. Has a litter box but leaves pills all over the place (I'm well trained). Great pet.
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Yohanon - 2010-04-11 Frankie made it to 13 and a half. In the last month or so he starting falling down and finally got to the point where he was unable to stand. He did not seem to be in pain, but his systems were shutting down and he had to be held in order to eat or drink. On April 7 I found a vet who sent Frankie gently into the night. It's hard to lose a such an unconditional friend.
Yohanon - 2010-05-11 Frankie died 7 April 2010; nearly 14 years old. Not the same without him.
DW - 2009-09-05 My daughter's pet bunny (a Polish Dwarf) named Ben was a fixture in our family for four years. As far as bunnies go, he was a very gentle, laid back rabbit who loved people and would frequently run back and forth into his house whenever we were near to ensure he was noticed. One week ago he was very lethargic and stopped eating. We finally took him to the vet three days later and they gave him an IV drip for fluid loss and a shot for pain. My daughter came home with meds, instructions for feeding him and when he came home he indeed seemed better, more lively. He accepted water from a dropper and was even more active (which complicated things because we were told to keep him warm). He was eating food the morning after the visit but seemed to get progressively worse throughout that day and when we awoke Thursday morning, he had passed away. As a father, I felt my daughter's grief but I experienced my own sense of profound loss as my little friend who would hop around the floor at my feet soliciting attention and a scratch. We buried him in our garden and tears welled up in my eyes as I replaced the dirt in his grave. I will miss my daughter's pet; he quickly became a special and important part of our family.
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SP - 2010-07-24 I know how you feel. I had a Polish Dwarf named Trevor. He was white, with the prettiest blue eyes. A friend gave him to me when he was about two. He died June 30, 2010 at the age of 13. I am 44 years old and it was hard for me to lose him. He was like Ben, very gentle and loving and loved to run around and play.
Dusty - 2008-11-17 There most certainly is such thing as an AMERICAN polish rabbit...Read up sweetie...:) Editor's note: Yes there is, for those who missed it, this page describes both the British Polish and the American Polish. Enjoy!
annette - 2008-07-05 Our Bunny was a Polish Dwarf purchased at a flea market about 2 years ago. He died yesterday and I am heartbroken. "His" name started out as Violet. However, his name became "V" after about a year...when we discovered he was not a girl afterall!! I bathed "Violet" from the time he joined us... and because I am a massage therapist, I often found myself amazed by the tiny structure. I massaged this bunny's back, neck, ears, paws, fingers and jaws ... he was amazing! He loved it and totally trusted me beyond belief. I would hold him on his back and rub his tummy or put my fingers at his mouth and he would lick my hand to death! He licked me all the time... I don't think he ever bit me, ever. He was a true buddy. I loved to take him outside and let him lounge in the grass with his little red vest and leash. He would chill out on his belly and was a really happy guy. Every morning he would remind me he was there... if I didn't go say hello ...he would stomp/thump his feet in the cage until I came over. My daughter left him outside yesterday and forgot about him... I raced him to the hospital ... but the vet called last night to tell me he was out of energy. I so wish I could turn back time and save my little guy ... I did all I could. "V" really did bring me joy. I don't know if another bunny would have the same personality... he was truly special.
If you want a very nice but small pet bunny, the Polish Rabbit makes an excellent choice!
Hi
I own and show polish and they dont make good pets they are fast and springy. They dont have a very good temperment, infact can be nasty.
I don't agree, I too breed Polish Dwarfs and they're the most friendly and sweet bunnies ever, even better tempered than the Netherland Dwarfs which I used to breed. I don't anymore because the Netherlands can sometimes be very nasty. I just love my polish bunnies and will always have them as pets as well as breeding.
I need to find another dwarf Polish bunny!! We had a wonderful pair, Isabelle & Gimli. She passed away suddenly last night and we are beyond sad. Gimli looks absolutely bewildered. He had been in the cage with her when she died and was licking her face.
This is so awful. I'm not sure whether he will take to another companion, but would like to try. Unfortunately I cannot find much on-line about dwarf Polish rabbits. He is so small I don't really want to get anything else.
Does anybody have any suggestions? Know someone who has a dwarf Polish doe, maybe? I was also wondering if we should try a guinea pig. I've heard they are a common companion animal for rabbits.
Good for you we have one but my dad will not give them away.
Hey, I'm looking for a miniature rabbit for my birthday and I wan to know about how much they will they cost and where can I find them because I dont want the normal rabbits
You can usually find rabbits at no cost at a shelter or rehabilitation facility. Most rabbits cost between $15.00 and $25.00 but remember, that does not include the cost of a hutch (home for your little guy), toys, food hay etc. Some rabbits will go up to $200.00 depending on pedigree and show quality but that is not the norm. Usually $15 - $25.
Remember whatever rabbit you decide to get will not be the normal - it will be special to you.
How much do polish dwarf rabbits cost ?????????Do poliisgh dwarf rabbits bite much?
Polish cost around $25 normally and they are pretty easy going. Not bitey but like to taste your fingers when little. Not biting just more like a pup licks you.
I would like to know when the female rabbits are ready to have babies.
They reach sexual maturity (AKA adulthood) at about 6 months (They are recongnized as adults but that does not mean that they are actually able to breed) it depends on their lineage.
I have a pair of Polish Rabbits , they are sisters , our problem is one sister keeps biting the other pulling its hair out leaving a sore. We have separated them at this time to prevent more problems and Velvet is healing well.
Is this normal behavior and is there anything we can do to help them get along so they can stay together?
They have an outside hutch as well as inside.
Any suggestions?
I know this is a few years late, but it's my first time on the site. I came across your posting and felt compelled to respond in case it benefits someone else looking for the same type of answer. From what I have read, females are more territorial then males. Yes, I was surprised to read this while doing my research for my own rabbit the last few months. That is why they say when breeding bunnies to never leave a male and female together (unless they are fixed) because the female is aggressive towards the male because she will claim the space. You are supposed to take the female to the males cage never the other way around. In your case, it sounds like the female is a lot more aggressive and territorial then your other female. You didn't list if they were fixed or not, so this may not apply if they are indeed fixed. However, they have also stated in many sites I've read that if a rabbit is anxious, aggressive, etc before getting fixed it make them permanently that way after they are fixed. The best way to have a bunny fixed is to make sure they are comfortable, not anxious and in a good place temperamentally before having them fixed. However from the information you shared it sounds like a territory issue and the one rabbit is being aggressive towards your other bunny. I hope this helps someone that may be having the same issue and is looking for answers. As for you, i hope this situation has been resolved. Take care!
I would NOT recommend getting them fixed unless you have a vet that specializes in rabbits around you. DO NOT DO IT IF YOU DO NOT! If the vet is NOT knoledgable on rabbits HE COULD KILL UR RABBIT!!! BE CAREFUL!
Frankie is 12 + years; aside from cateracts he behaves like a kitten. Gets a butter cookie every a.m. and loves most fruits and some veggies (won't eat carrots). Waits until I eat something (fruit, veggies, bread) to make sure it's OK. LOVES challah & matzeh (he's in a Jewish home which means he is not neutered.) WONDEREFUL pet. Puts up with 3 children and travels fairly well. Has a litter box but leaves pills all over the place (I'm well trained). Great pet.
Frankie made it to 13 and a half. In the last month or so he starting falling down and finally got to the point where he was unable to stand. He did not seem to be in pain, but his systems were shutting down and he had to be held in order to eat or drink. On April 7 I found a vet who sent Frankie gently into the night. It's hard to lose a such an unconditional friend.
Frankie died 7 April 2010; nearly 14 years old. Not the same without him.
Frankie died 7 April 2010.
My daughter's pet bunny (a Polish Dwarf) named Ben was a fixture in our family for four years. As far as bunnies go, he was a very gentle, laid back rabbit who loved people and would frequently run back and forth into his house whenever we were near to ensure he was noticed. One week ago he was very lethargic and stopped eating. We finally took him to the vet three days later and they gave him an IV drip for fluid loss and a shot for pain. My daughter came home with meds, instructions for feeding him and when he came home he indeed seemed better, more lively. He accepted water from a dropper and was even more active (which complicated things because we were told to keep him warm). He was eating food the morning after the visit but seemed to get progressively worse throughout that day and when we awoke Thursday morning, he had passed away. As a father, I felt my daughter's grief but I experienced my own sense of profound loss as my little friend who would hop around the floor at my feet soliciting attention and a scratch. We buried him in our garden and tears welled up in my eyes as I replaced the dirt in his grave. I will miss my daughter's pet; he quickly became a special and important part of our family.
I know how you feel. I had a Polish Dwarf named Trevor. He was white, with the prettiest blue eyes. A friend gave him to me when he was about two. He died June 30, 2010 at the age of 13. I am 44 years old and it was hard for me to lose him. He was like Ben, very gentle and loving and loved to run around and play.
There most certainly is such thing as an AMERICAN polish rabbit...Read up sweetie...:)
Editor's note: Yes there is, for those who missed it, this page describes both the British Polish and the American Polish. Enjoy!
Our Bunny was a Polish Dwarf purchased at a flea market about 2 years ago. He died yesterday and I am heartbroken. "His" name started out as Violet. However, his name became "V" after about a year...when we discovered he was not a girl afterall!! I bathed "Violet" from the time he joined us... and because I am a massage therapist, I often found myself amazed by the tiny structure. I massaged this bunny's back, neck, ears, paws, fingers and jaws ... he was amazing! He loved it and totally trusted me beyond belief. I would hold him on his back and rub his tummy or put my fingers at his mouth and he would lick my hand to death! He licked me all the time... I don't think he ever bit me, ever. He was a true buddy. I loved to take him outside and let him lounge in the grass with his little red vest and leash. He would chill out on his belly and was a really happy guy. Every morning he would remind me he was there... if I didn't go say hello ...he would stomp/thump his feet in the cage until I came over. My daughter left him outside yesterday and forgot about him... I raced him to the hospital ... but the vet called last night to tell me he was out of energy. I so wish I could turn back time and save my little guy ... I did all I could. "V" really did bring me joy. I don't know if another bunny would have the same personality... he was truly special.