Dutch rabbits come in several recognized colours including black, blue, chinchilla, chocolate, grey, steel, and tortoise, with a lilac colour under development and some breeders also recognising unofficial colours like orange (fawn or yellow), tricolour (tri-colour), and blue steel.
A tri-coloured Dutch rabbit displays three distinct colours in its coat pattern, often combining colours such as black, blue, and chocolate. These tri-coloured rabbits are rarer than the standard two-colour patterns and are highly valued by breeders preserving these unique markings.
Dutch rabbits are not particularly rare globally and remain one of the top 10 most popular rabbit breeds, although their numbers have declined due to cross-breeding and competition from dwarf breeds. Purebred Dutch rabbits in rare colours like tri-colour can be less common and are prized by breeders.
Dutch rabbits make excellent pets as they are small to medium-sized, weighing between 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, live around 5 to 10 years, and have a sweet, friendly, affectionate, and playful temperament, suitable for both beginner and experienced rabbit owners.