![]() A peanut is a bunny that received a dwarf gene from both parents. Two dwarf genes results in a bunny that cannot survive. They usually only survive a couple of days. Peanuts are easily identified because they are much smaller than their siblings. Their siblings pass them up in size and weight quickly. It is very rare for one to live to open their eyes. A dwarf Holland Lop bunny usually ranges in size from 2 to 4 pounds. Dwarfs have tiny proportions. All dwarfs carry one copy of the dwarf gene. A false dwarf Holland Lop bunny could weight a little more, maybe 3 to 5 pounds. They usually have larger back feet and longer ears. If you are interested and would like to read more about the Dwarf gene, you can do so here. This article is great at explaining in more detail.
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written by Amy Archives
January 2021
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