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Polish RabbitFamily: Leporidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More 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).... (more) Yohanon If you want a very nice but small pet bunny, the Polish Rabbit makes an excellent choice!Polish Rabbits Contents There are two distinct types of Polish Rabbits: The Britannia Petite (British Polish), and the American Polish. These are both very small rabbits. The British Petite is the tinier of the two, weighing only about 2 1/2 pounds, while the American Polish is a little larger weighing closer to 3 1/2 pounds. Pictured above are American Polish Rabbit babies that are about 5 weeks old. Polish Rabbits are very intelligent little bunnies. They can follow voice commands and hand signals, which they learn mostly through repetition. The Polish Rabbit, along with the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, is one of the most common small animal breeds used by Magicians for their magic acts. Magicians use them because they are not only small and smart, but they have the right temperament for performing. They are also not afraid of children and enjoy being petted by them! Polish Rabbits are friendly and affectionate. They are ideal for children to handle with their smaller hands, as well as for people with coordination difficulties. Their small size makes them easy to feed and house as well. For more information about Rabbits and their care see:
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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.
2008-03-21 | ||
Click For Replies (3) 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.
2009-09-05 | ||
Click For Replies (1) 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!
2008-11-17 | ||
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.
2008-07-05 | ||
I have a Polish Dwarf, she 8-9 weeks old. They are very little but very good. You would think that since they are so little they would be frightened of everybody, but she wasn't, she got used to me fast. They are an ideal pet and breed to have. They do scratch a little and nibble but they will get out of it when they are older. They do need time and still need love and care.
2008-03-02 | ||
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we have a beautiful, fat, butterscotch, fuzzy lop named angus who is 10 years old and spoiled rotten. the other day my husband and daughter went biking down the local community college where everyone dumps their rabbits. they brought home a sickly, hurt polish dwarf. we went to our local rabbit lady to try to bring him back to life and hopefully get adopted. the rabbit lady is stretched very thin, financially, emotionally and physically trying to help these poor animals. she gets no support from the city, community college or animal control when she tries to keep these rabbits from reproducing or being maimed and killed out in the streets . she loves rabbits and probably knows more than a vet does. (sorry to the vets but she does) what happens to these animals is horrible. they are attacked by dogs,ferral cats,vultures,other rabbits or run over. people are better off taking their pets to the animals shelters to be put to sleep than dumping them somewhere to fend for themselves. i wish there was more we could do to help the rabbit lady. after one visit to the rabbit lady, he is doing much better and we are going to be foster parents to this new rabbit until someone adopts him and takes good care of him.
2004-08-23 | ||
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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.
2009-07-10 | ||
Click For Replies (1) Good for you we have one but my dad will not give them away.... | ||
I would like to know when the female rabbits are ready to have babies.
2010-03-16 | ||
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?
2009-05-24 | ||
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