How To Buy A Dwarf Rabbit
If you’re considering buying a dwarf rabbit as a pet, you probably have some idea of what a dwarf rabbit is, and why you want one as a pet. But where can you find dwarf rabbits?
When you decide to buy a dwarf bunny, you may be thinking of a juvenile. Between two and three months old is a good time to adopt a baby dwarf rabbit. If you’re thinking of getting an older rabbit, they can also be great pets, if they’ve been raised well and came from a good breeder. Certainly older rabbits need loving care, so there is the possibility of finding an adult rabbit in need of a home.
Where can you find a dwarf bunny? You might find a person in your area selling a dwarf bunny, or even giving the bunny away if they do not feel they can care for it. The downside to this is that you do not know, generally, the lineage of the bunny, whether he has a genetic disorder, or how he was raised and what kind of temperament he has. Many people find that just getting a bunny free or cheap is not worth this kind of risk in a pet as special as a dwarf rabbit.
You can also get your dwarf bunny from a pet store. Real pet stores generally tend their rabbits well, provide healthy rabbits and can tell you something about your new pet. This may be a good way to get a reasonably priced dwarf bunny, if you trust the pet store you’re dealing with.
You can always go to a breeder for a dwarf bunny, and while this is more expensive in general, you also know what you’re getting and where the bunny came from. You want to make sure you’re dealing with a reputable breeder and check pedigrees of the bunnies. Because dwarf rabbits breed, well, like rabbits, your chosen breeder will probably have the color of bunny you want sooner rather than later.
If you want to purchase a show-class dwarf bunny, your best bet is to attend some shows, talk to some breeders, and find an exhibitor/breeder you want to work with. You will almost certainly pay more for these bunnies than the others, but if you’re really interested in showing, this is probably the best way to go.
In short, where you get your bunny depends largely on what kind of bunny you want. If you’re willing to take some health risks for your bunny, you may be able to find one free, or very inexpensively, in the $15-25 range. If you want a pedigreed bunny, a good pet store is a good first start, and breeders are a great option for really high-quality bunnies. And if you want to show, you’ll need to work with a show-quality breeder.
The key to finding the right rabbit for your family is to know what’s important to you and be persistent in looking for exactly the right rabbit. Not every bunny you meet will be the perfect dwarf bunny for your family, but one of them will.