The Dwarf Hotot rabbit is, as their name suggests, a dwarf breed of rabbit, weighing no more than 3.5 lbs. Contrary to popular belief, they are actually not just the miniature version of the standard Blanc de Hotot rabbit, but still feature many of the same characteristics. These bunnies are known for their white coat and specific markings and are often seen as show rabbits.
However, the Dwarf Hotot rabbit is also popular as a pet rabbit thanks to their small size and great temperament. If you’re interested in learning more about this breed and seeing whether they might be the bunny for you, keep reading below.
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HISTORY OF THE DWARF HOTOT RABBIT
Although it is often thought that the Dwarf Hotot rabbit breed is simply a smaller version of the larger Hotot, this breed was actually developed by crossing several breeds with the normal-sized Hotot. “Hotot” is correctly pronounced “oh-toe,” but in the United States you may hear it pronounced “hoe-toe.”
The American Dwarf Hotot Rabbit Club was created in 1982, and the breed was recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association (ARBA) in 1983. Let’s take a look at their origins below.
BREED ORIGIN
The standard Hotot, also known as the Blanc De Hotot or White Hotot, was created in Hotot-en-Auge, Normandy, in 1902 with the purpose of breeding a bun that was perfect for meat and fur. This breed was developed by Eugenie Bernhard, chatelaine du Calvados, who was the second woman in history to develop a new rabbit breed.
The Dwarf Hotot came about after some breeding in both East and West Germany in the 1970s. Two breeders independently bred the same rabbit, but came together to cross them. They created the Dwarf Hotot by crossing the Blanc De Hotot rabbit with a Netherland Dwarf rabbit.
Elizabeth Forstinger of California is credited with bringing seven Dwarf Hotots from West Germany to the United States in 1970. She began showing them in 1980, soon after which they were accepted by the ARBA.
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LIFESPAN
The Dwarf Hotot has an average lifespan of between 7 and 10 years which is longer than a lot of rabbits. They can live even longer if they are cared for properly.
Source : The Dwarf Hotot Rabbit - Complete Guide (animalcorner.org)