Below are individuals whose contributions to the American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club and the Netherland Dwarf Breed have made lasting, positive, and far reaching impacts. The ANDRC is pleased to honor these individuals by inducting them in the ANDRC Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame Rabbits can be accessed below...

Note: Outstanding Members are also honored via the
ANDRC Distinguished Service Award...

THE ANDRC HALL OF FAME - PERSONS...

Darrell Bramhall (deceased)

Our first person of honor served the membership as its first Secretary and later as Vice President and President. He became an ARBA judge in 1960. In 1970 due to his efforts and the request letter for affiliation to ARBA, the ANDRC was accepted as a charter club. He was instrumental in helping to form the first standard that was adopted from the English standard with some changes to adapt to ARBA rules. He received his first start with a trio of Netherland Dwarfs, which were an imported trio of Himalayans from the English. He married Joy Wickwire (another Hall of Fame member) in 1979. Together they raised many champions. He served the membership as Secretary/Treasurer until his death in 1994. The Endowed Award for Best Siamese Smoke Pearl at ARBA conventions recognizes his many contributions to the ANDRC.
(Inducted into the Hall of Fame show in Monroe, North Carolina in 1983 *Guide books 1991, Dedicated 1996, Dwarf Digests Jan. 1975, Sept. 1982, 1994

Hartl Lucks (deceased)

Hartl started out as a New Zealand breeder and moved on to Netherland Dwarfs with a pair of English imported Ruby-eyed Whites when he saw his first Dwarfs in 1970; next came a Himalayan Dwarf from a friend who helped to improve his herd. In 1975 he made a trip to Holland and Germany where he picked up 5 dwarfs, a Himalayan and 4 Ruby-eyed Whites. In 1976 he returned again to Europe and this time was sold a pair of Ruby-eyed White bucks. One of these is the Hall of Fame rabbit Luck’s Sure Fire. Hartl was Vice-President of the ANDRC for 8 years. He was a member of both the Standards and Advertising committees. Additionally, he was an ARBA judge for many years and judged the first Dwarf show in Hawaii. (Inducted into the Hall of Fame show in Monroe, North Carolina in 1983) The Endowed Award for Best Ruby-eyed White recognizes his contributions to the ANDRC.
*Guide books 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digest March 1977, October 2001

Ralph DeVito

Ralph was the 35th person to join the ANDRC. He got his start from Jack Turnbull, with a pair of Ruby-eyed Whites that were only 5 weeks old. He became the President of the ANDRC in 1976 and is best known for reorganizing the club. He assigned Fred O’Dell as the first Editor of the newly changed Dwarf Digest, which now had photographs on the cover. He is responsible for assigning the first historian. He designed and promoted the Hamilton membership pin where members may display their Quality Point achievement. He was the owner and breeder of Roman Consort (Hall of Fame rabbit). (Inducted into the Hall of Fame show in Monroe, North Carolina 1984) The Endowed Award for Best Siamese Sable is in recognition of his work to ensure a strong club in the early years and for his successes on the show table.
*Guide books 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digest June 1978, July 2000

Betty Landress

Herb Dyck visited Betty’s pet shop in southern California with some import rabbits for sale. Along with him he had a copy of the Year Book for the National Dwarf Club of England. Betty was hooked. At that time she did not know that this was the beginning of her journey down Netherland Dwarf Lane. She is responsible for bringing in more new members than any other single person in the fast growing years of the 70’s and for many years to come. Betty and her husband, collier, dominated the 1970’s with more ARBA wins than any other breeder along with multiple ANDRC sweepstakes wins. Betty’s Ruby-eyed Whites graced the covers of Dwarf Digest “America’s fanciest rabbit” from 1974-1977. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio in 1986) The Endowed Award for Best Display is in recognition for her achievements on the show table and for her promotion of new membership over the years.
*Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests

Herb Dyck (deceased)

Herb was one of the biggest promoters of the Netherland Dwarf, serving as Vice-President in the early years and as Supply Chairman of the ANDRC. He was on fire for the club. Herb imported many Dwarfs in the early years and made them available to all. He loved the youth and all newcomers. In 1974, Herb brought over from England the President of the National Dwarf Club, Peter (Pop) Cage. He traveled with Pop around the States so that breeders could learn more about this new rabbit and have their questions answered. Herb was well known for spending not only his own money but much of his time volunteering at the local and state levels. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio (posthumously) The Endowed Award for Best Jr. All Colors is in recognition for Herb Dyck’s efforts to promote the Netherland Dwarf in the early years of the ANDRC.
Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests

Chuck Weber

Chuck is our first Hall of Fame inductee to start with pet rabbits. In 1970 he visited an ARBA Convention where he saw the Netherland Dwarf and decided this was the rabbit for him. He was the ANDRC Director of District 2 in the early years, and was the Supplies Chairman. He served as President and Vice President of the ANDRC and always worked as table help at conventions for many years. Known for his love of the rabbit and his commitment to the membership, he is quoted as saying, “Netherland Dwarfs are not the breed for everyone. They demand much more patience and understanding than the larger breeds. However, for those who stick it out, the self-satisfaction alone is worth all the effort.” (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Portland, Oregon in 1987)
Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests March 1992

Leslie (Les) Everett

Les was instrumental in the resumption of the ANDRC National shows after an eleven year gap from the Montpelier, OH, show in 1971 to the Monroe, North Carolina, show in 1982. He served his local club, the NCNDRC, as an officer for 10 years. 1983 he put together the first of the ANDRC auctions held at the annual banquet. It was his vision that started the Hall of Fame. His list of service includes ARBA Research and Development Committee, District Director Region 3, ANDRC Standards Committee. He is best known for his successful presentation of the Otter variety in 1986. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1988)
*Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests Sept. 1991, April 1996,

Nancy Brown

A woman of the Great North West, Nancy joined the ANDRC in 1972 and served as District Director for many years beginning in 1977. Her region staged some of the largest Dwarf shows while she was Director. Because of her knowledge of the airline industry, she was instrumental in making it easier to fly rabbits on airlines, and also worked with government agencies to make it easier to transport rabbits over international lines into Canada. A lover of kids, she was big in the 4-H scene, supplying many youth with their start in Dwarfs. Her last show attended was in 2001 where she was honored by the membership. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Tulsa, Okalahoma in 1989) The Endowed Award for Best Himalayan recognizes Nancy’s many years of contribution to the Netherland Dwarf.
*Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests

Donna Decker

Donna is the first of our 4-H mom’s, and in 1976 she purchased her first own Chinchilla Netherland Dwarf. She then joined the ANDRC where she has served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sweepstakes Chairman, Breed Chairman, and Director. She has never missed an ARBA Convention since she started going in 1977. Owner of a travel agency she has helped many folks with their travel plans. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Tampa, Florida in 1990)
*Guide Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests

Dale Dedic

Dale and his wife, Lyllian, got their start with Easter bunnies in 1976. They first saw Dwarfs at a fair in Colorado, where they began their show career. Dale was employed by IBM, and that meant he had to travel. He was sent to New York where he met with Dwarf breeders and purchased stock that led him to his breeding of 97U a Black Silver Marten. In 1982 the sweepstakes were at least 6 months behind. With over 1200 members in the ANDRC and sweepstakes being calculated by hand, it was no easy task to keep up with the volume. Dale talked an IBM friend into putting together a program to maintain the sweepstakes and sanctions operations and keep these functions running smoothly from 1982 to 1987. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Columbus, Ohio in 1992)
*Guide Book 1996, Dwarf Digests 1982-87 reports

Joy Bramhall

Joy is another long time Dwarf breeder who became involved with rabbits through her daughter’s involvement in 4-H in the 1970’s. She started with Satins and moved to raising Netherland Dwarfs, which they had purchased in Ohio. She was Joy Wickwire at that time and served as the District 5 director’s assistant for some years in the early 80’s. In those years she wrote many articles for the ANDRC. She is most known as the first Historian of the club; taking pictures and displaying them in scrap books, which she lovingly carried to Conventions and National Shows. Later, after her husband retired, they moved to Arizona where they were active in the Arizona NDRC. She is also the first person to have bred and owned a Netherland Dwarf that has won an ARBA Convention Best in Show, which accrued in 2001 in San Diego, California. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994)
*Guided Book 1991, 1996, Dwarf Digests Jan. 2002

Jack Ternes

Jack’s biggest contributions to the Netherland Dwarf were through his efforts as a leader in Ohio, where he has had many honors bestowed upon him. He was on the State Fair board for 33 years, in charge of the rabbits. He joined the ANDRC around 1978 and was Breed Chairman for an ARBA convention and always a help at the Nationals. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994)
*Guide Book 1996, Dwarf Digests March 1995

Bob Pettit

Bob will be remembered as one of the longest breeders of rabbits. He was showing them in 1928 for Hobby and Pets, where he won his first Blue Ribbon. He was rooming with Darrell Bramhall at an ARBA Convention when he first heard about Netherland Dwarfs. This was around 1978, and shortly thereafter he decided to raise only Dwarfs. Two of his favorite colors were the Tan and Chocolate. He is best known for raising these colors, but helped in the presentation of the Otter. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994) The Endowed Award for the Best Chocolate is in recognition of Bob’s contributions.
*Guide Book 1996, Dwarf Digest March 1995, July 2001

Les Nirdlinger

Les is best known for his work on the Youth Scholarship Program, which was renamed the Darrell Bramhall Youth Scholarship in March of 1995. He served as Director from 1990 to 2000, and was chairman of the Reading, PA show, and served on the Election Committee. He started in rabbits in 1966 and moving to Netherland Dwarfs in 1982. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Peoria, Illinois in 1996)
*Dwarf Digest June 1990, 1992, January 1997

Roy Ludwig

One of the longest standing members in service Roy Ludwig is one of the good guys. He attended the first ANDRC National held in Montpelier, Ohio. In 1976, he was appointed with Board approval as Secretary/Treasurer and served in office until 1980. In those years the sweepstakes, Dwarf Digest accounts, membership lists, and supply orders were done from this office. No easy task, but done by Roy and his wife, Scarlett. A life time member since 1989 he still serves as chairman of the Darrell Bramhall Youth Scholarship Committee. (Inducted at the ANDRC Nationals in Reno, Nevada in 1999)
*Dwarf Digest July 1999

Tom Mason

Tom became involved with rabbits as a 4-H Director while his oldest daughter was showing rabbits in Ohio. The ANDRC Guidebook, under his chairmanship, was the first with color pictures of the varieties was printed in 1990 and 1996. It was recognized as the best guidebook in the ARBA at that time. He was Region 5 Director for seven years, President for two terms and Vice President for two terms. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky in 1999)
*Dwarf Digest January 2000

Roger Roth

Roger will be best remembered for his teaching and his ruler. A champion of our youth, he has been an Education Chairman as well as a showman who provided many with quality rabbits. He is a life time member of ARBA and the ANDRC with Charter Breeder number 71. He has served as the 4-H leader for Region 5 under Phil Woollet. Loved and respected by most for his honest answers when critiquing Dwarfs, he is now serving on the Standards Committee. (Inducted at the ANDRC Nationals in Peoria, Illinois in 2002)
*Dwarf Digest January 2003, 2006 Video ARBA Convention Ft. Worth, TX

Donna Wahl

Editor for many years, she added the “Winners Circle, Featured Rabbitry, and the big favorite, the Featured Variety in the Dwarf Digest. In addition, she increased the number of photos and made many changes to the Digest that improved the look and quality of the magazine. Donna is an accomplished artist who has created many awards for various rabbit clubs, in addition to the ANDRC. Like many, she began in rabbits when her daughter joined 4-H. She has been another champion for the youth of the club, helping to train them for national Royalty competition at conventions. Donna served on the Board of the ANDRC when the position was a voting position. Donna continually served the membership through articles of education, always keeping a positive attitude. (Inducted at the ANDRC Nationals in Peoria, Illinois in 2002)
*Dwarf Digest Jan. 2003, Summer 2005

Mary Louise Cowan

Mary Louise may be the most decorated member of the Hall of Fame, with honors not only from the ANDRC but other breed clubs as well. She is well remembered for her work for many years as the chairman of the ARBA Research & Development Committee. She has been awarded both the Award of Excellence and the Distinguished Service Award from ARBA. A BOB and BOSB winner at multiple national Dwarf competitions, she will be remembered for the quality of her stock and her participation at the ANDRC banquet auctions. She will be remembered as a true lady, giving of herself as well as her income and time. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana 2005)
Dwarf Digest Winter 2005

Phil Woollet

The 20th inductee, in 1995, Phil is our third judge to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Phil is a quiet, thoughtful man and these skills served the club well during a period when his leadership brought the club through difficult times when he was a member of the Board. He has judged many national shows and been sharing his knowledge with breeders through his efforts on the Standards Committee and in the Symposiums that have become part of our ARBA Convention experience. Phil is no stranger to the winner’s circle, winning BOB and Best Junior awards with his favorite variety, the Himalayan. (Inducted at the ARBA Convention in Ft. Worth, Texas in 2006)
Dwarf Digests Winter 2006, Ft. Worth video 2006

RABBITS...

Lucks’ Sure Fire

Was a Ruby-eyed White imported by Hartl Luck from a Mr. Arns who lived in Wuppertal, Germany. He arrived with another Ruby-eyed white buck that was named Lucks’ Lover Boy. Hartl decided to keep “Lover Boy” and sold “Sure Fire” to Les Everett of North Carolina. Les knew that this fine buck could improve the type of the dwarf and lent him out to friends in the area. Notably to Mike Garner who went on to win at the ARBA levels. He died in 1984. (Hartl Lucks’ Sure Fire was the first rabbit inducted in 1984 to the ANDRC Hall of Fame) *September 1983 Dwarf Digest, Guide Book 1991 & 1996

Devito’s Roman Consort

Born in August of 1970 this buck was a winner in his own right with wins at the top of his class for many years. He was a 2 pound buck that when last shown with his son and won first and second senior bucks at the ARBA convention in Huston, Texas in 1977. To his credit, Roman Consort was also selected best shaded of that group at that convention. The only BOB Tortoise Shell to date at an ARBA convention in 1973 was one of his first sons. In 1975 another son, a Siamese Sable like himself won BOB at the Milwaukee, Wisconsin ARBA convention. At the time of his death Ralph could come up with at least 100 pedigrees with his name on it. He died in January of 1978. (Ralph Divito’s Roman Consort Siamese Sable Buck inducted 1984) *March of 1977 Dwarf Digest, Guide Book 1991 & 1996

Haiku Hutch Utrecht

Bred by B. Beswerda , she was purchased by Ruth Terna at the Ornithopilis show in the Netherlands in 1982. She was a junior doe who had won the BOB honors and Ruth named her after the town of Utrecht where the show had been held. Within 2 weeks of her arrival to the USA she traveled to the ARBA convention in Seattle where she won BOB honors. Bred back to one of her sons, he won the 1984 Convention in Orlando, Florida and was the first 4 class winner ever achieved by a dwarf. (Ruth Terna’s Haiku Hutch Urecht Ruby-eyed White Doe inducted 1988) *March 1985 Dwarf Digest, Guide Book 1991 & 1996

Yoder’s Woodstock

Born in 1979 on the west coast in California this Smoke Pearl Martin buck was an amazing 1 ¾ pounds who earned over 36 legs in a 6 year period. A big deal since he was shown only at the local level. He had many off spring who were achievers at the national level. This rabbit accompanied his owner, who was involved with Hospice on many trips. Helping those to have a better quality of life. (Sally Yoder’s Woodstock Smoke Pearl Martin Buck inducted in 1988) *Guide Book 1991 & 1996

Dedic’s 97U

Bred by Dale and Lyl Dedic, 97U was born December 14, 1986. He won 13 legs and numerous BOV and BOSV awards. His most impressive win was a BOS at an ANDRC Nationals in Del Mar, California in 1987. Later he was sold to the Bramhalls. Then he produced the BOS Silver Marten in Reading, Pa in 1990. Many Grand Champion Silver Martens came down from this buck, like 9L, his son, who also produced his own fair share of Champions. (Dale and Lly Dedic’s 97U Black Silver Marten Buck inducted in 1992) *Summer 2004 Dwarf Digest, 1996 guide book

Mathney’s Gumby

Gumby was born in the heartland of the USA. His show career started when he was 5 months old with his first BOB. He went on to earn 32 legs including 12 BOB and 3 BOSB. He was shown at the age of 5 and only lost out to his son who won over 230 other dwarfs. One of his daughters won BOB at the 1992 ARBA convention in Columbus, Ohio and was runner up to the Best in 4 Class. (Les and Getitia Matheny’s Gumby “IZ” Ruby-eyed White Buck inducted in 1993) *1996 guide book

Hardin’s Jeromy

A Ruby-eyed White buck born April 7, 1987 in Germany and brought to the US by Jeff Hardin. This bucks genes were spread here and wide as he had the ability to fix the faults of the times. He was coined a super herd buck. He was able to blend with the US herds and produce the Ruby-eyed Whites that were wanted for the times. Prodigy wins include Open convention of ARBA 1991 BOB, BOSB 1992, BOB 1993 and ANDRC 1991 BOB. Youth convention of ARBA 1993 BOB and BOSB. (Jeff Hardin’s Jeromy Ruby-eyed White Buck inducted in 1994) *Spring 2004 Dwarf Digest

CN’s USA

USA was born in Yuma, Colorado on April 4, 2002 a true native thus the tattoo. He was a product of Tim Reese's otters and a CN's chestnut doe who came down from Kenny Nelson's ruby-eyed whites. Shown only for a short time his wins include ANDRC 2003 BOB, ARBA 2003 BOB, and ANDRC 2005 BOB. A wonderful herd buck that was hard to fault produced a daughter that won at the same 2003 ARBA convention as himself BOSB and Best Jr. He was also sire to the ARBA 2005 BOB winner a blue otter buck and ANDRC 2006 BOB black otter. Tess a double bred daughter of his was donated to the ANDRC auction and might have brought the highest bid price paid for a Netherland Dwarf ever a whopping one thousand dollars. (CN’s USA Black Otter Buck inducted in 2005) *Winter 2004 & Summer 2006 Dwarf Digest, www.jcoin.homestead.com/