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Forum THE LOUNGE Dutch Deficit Syndrome =:-8

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    • Gravehearted
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        Dutch Deficit Syndrome

        Dutch Deficit Syndrome

        This syndrome, also known as the Napoleon Complex, often strikes rabbits of the
        Dutch persuasion. Originally believed to be triggered by early exposure to
        testosterone or estrogen, current neutering and spaying rates have not
        influenced it’s occurrence.

        Some speculate that the small ears coupled with the large inverted white
        triangle on the forehead alters normal electrical patterns in the brain.
        Primarily stimulating the anger center, as well as the boxing and lunging
        centers of the brain. Glaring centers may also be affected. The percentage of
        white on the face as well as the symmetry of said markings may predict the size
        of the full-blown ego, and to what extent the individual will suffer from the
        syndrome.

        Symptoms include, but are not limited to:
        Inability to realize own body size: Often presented by attacking others
        regardless of weight or height.
        Boxing syndrome: A unique manifestation, almost exclusive to DDS. The small
        white forefeet will spontaneously spasm and jerk when the individual is angered.
        If angered sufficiently, quick forward darts, known as lunging, may occur.
        Motion Sensitivity DS individuals seems to have a hyper-awareness of motion.
        This awareness is probably triggered by over stimulation of the paranoia center
        of the brain, located directly in the center of the inverted triangle. Every
        motion is interpreted as a potential attack or threat.
        "Mine Mine Mine!" The individual views their entire environment, including areas
        belonging to rivals, as their own. They take marking very seriously, and will
        chase off all intruders, regardless of species. Bipeds seem to be especially
        aggravating, as well as canines.

        There is no known cure. Neutering and spaying has not resolved all cases. It
        appears to be the only current treatment. Some have had limited success with
        administering facial rubs several times a day, paying particular attention to
        the inverted triangle. Occasionally, the administration of a gorgeous rabbit
        woman will help alleviate symptoms. But that has only worked in 50% of the cases
        tested.

        Be aware that this syndrome usually goes undiagnosed. Often humans will falsely
        comment how sweet and nice their Dutch rabbit is, because they cannot face the
        stigma associated with having a rabbit with this particular mental disorder.
        Others will postulate that Dutches do not have brain disorders, and are just as
        likely to be as normal as any other rabbit. Often you will find that these same
        people have never had Dutches, or harbor a secret Dutch fetish and are not
        willing to "come out of the closet."

        This had me cracking up, since it fits Ms. Hareiette to a T.  Does it sound like anybunny you know?  😉

        (p.s. the above is a humor, there is no actual syndrome)


      • Sarita
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          You better be careful HRH Hareiette doesn’t hear you talking about her that way or you will be sorry LOL :~)

          I do love me some Dutch bunnies!


        • Beka27
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            how funny!  i’ve never had a dutch, but i think they are beautiful!  this makes me think of Markus’ Maryann too… lol!


          • MarkBun
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              WEll just look at the last bonding session of my maryann and you’ll see it fits.


            • Sarita
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                Oh definitely Mark’s Maryann fits the bill for this :~)

                I have to say none of my Dutches have this syndrome – guess I got lucky. My Dutch pair has the Ostrich Bunny Syndrome though – they hide their heads and lay very still when loud people or unfamiliar people come in the room hoping they don’t see them.

                Mango (my Dutch bunny in my avatar) might have some of those characteristics.


              • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                  Yup, Kokanee marks and OWNS everything! and how dare you tell her otherwise…LOL!


                • Gravehearted
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                    Pandora owns everything, but besides that she doesn’t fit the bill at all.  She’s really kinda a scardy bun, poor girl.

                    here’s a picture just cause she’s so cute and I’m always talking about Hareiette or Viktor –  she’s a steel grey dutch.

                     

                     


                  • babybunsmum
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                      she’s lovely


                    • Sarita
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                        Oh, she’s so pretty! She’s definitely a girly bunny.


                      • JK
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                          Wow you had me going there.  As I was reading this I was thinking jeez this sounds absolutely ridiculous!  Very funny.


                        • Ash
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                            Knowtons- I’m with you, I’m so gulable and was believing everything (thinking it was crazy sounding) until the P.S.!lol

                            Gravehearted- What a cutie!!


                          • Gravehearted
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                              lopsnlopsoflove – it had me going the first time i read it too!!!

                              Pandy says thanks to everyone for the sweet compliments

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