I am a member of the american rabbit breeders association and the national velveteen lop club nvlc. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your mini lop eared bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment. Feb 11, 2016 please understand that this holland lop color guide is a result of my months of research and personal experience breeding hollands. Regardless of their ultimate size, they all share signature circular body type. The pair of them are learning together and are doing well. They should always have access to hay and water to keep their digestion going. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet. I dont have pictures for every color, but at least the name and genotype is there. If you want to buy a holland or a mini, i would look. Fenced yards are wonderful, but if you have an open yard, investing in an exercise pen should definitely be a priority. As tiny as mini lops can be, they were bred to be hardy enough to be held by young children. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book with images rabbit.
Aug 08, 20 mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts. Everything you want to know about mini lop rabbits and more. The complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health. It can be tempting to impulsively buy lopeared rabbits because of their adorable looks, but consider if this is the right pet for you before you purchase it. The dwarf lop was the first of the two ranges to be created. How to care for mini lop rabbits with pictures wikihow. An adult mini lop should weigh anywhere from 3 to 6 pounds, with the does being smaller than bucks. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about mini lop. This advert is located in and around bodmin, cornwall. The mini lop looks very much like both the french lop and the holland lop, with lopped ears, and a compact rounded body. This was attained by presenting the dwarf gene to the french lop rabbit. Its small size and floppy ears certainly make it appealing and many fanciers fall for the charms of this cute bunny. Rebeccas rabbitry mini lop color guide in washington state. For those of you that dont know mini lop rabbits are a particular breed of rabbits that have a maximum weight of 1.
Eventually the mini lop breed was accepted as an official arba sanctioned breed in 1980 at the arba national convention in milwaukee, wi. In 1978 herb and bob started a mini lop club and within the year they accumulated over 500 members. The mini lop is very popular at rabbit shows and can weigh over 6 pounds larger than many people imagine a mini lop to get. Mini lops are about 5 to 6 pounds while hollands are 3 to 4. They are recognized in many colors, including brokens. Arba show quality or pet mini lops, in a variety of colors. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your mini lop eared bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, a superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about mini lop bunnies. Kk rabbitry raising topnotch show quality mini lop rabbits for sale, show and pets in oklahoma. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 14, 2016. Over the years i have been a member of multiple rabbit clubs such as the holland lop rabbit specialty club, the velveteen lop rabbit.
The guide book and color guide is complimentary with any american mini lop rabbit club paid membership, or it can be purchased by contacting the amlrc secretary. So, if you dont see a picture of a certain color you can check the other lop color guides too. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new. Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop. I do run a waiting list as my babies are very popular so if you do see. See more ideas about cute bunny, mini lop bunnies and lop bunnies. Thanks again, michelle of forrest gait rabbitry a book about bunny colors 64 pages. Mini lop color guide mini lop rabbit club of america. It also includes articles written by experienced mini lop breeders sharing their knowledge and expertise on the breed. We are members of the berks county 4h rabbit and cavy club and the american rabbit breeders association arba. Mini lops are pretty sturdy as far as rabbits go, but they dont like being handled roughly. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rebeccas rabbitry english lop color guide in washington state.
Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts. It features in most rabbit shows in most countries and is kept as a pet by many, many people. Here are the full details about netherland dwarf rabbit vs mini lop. The term lop originates from the particular ears of this rabbit which are very long and also broad and hang either side of the head, touching the ground. Mini lop color guide this is a complete list of all the arba showable mini lop varieties. Guide book raising better rabbits and cavies, from the american rabbit breeders. We raise, breed, and show holland lops and velveteen lops.
There are around 19 different breeds of lops, each with different sizes and characteristics. Never toss him, push him or pull him by the legs, ears or tail. The british rabbit council calls this breed the dwarf lop. Lopeared rabbits are very popular with house rabbit owners, but sometimes their characteristic ears also need a little extra attention. Kims hopping lops is an american rabbit breeders association registered rabbitry located in fleetwood, pennsylvania. Though they are inquisitive creatures, their instinct is to run from anything large and. Arba recognizes more than two dozen colors of mini lop. The book is full of sound advice with wonderful color photos and answers to your questions.
As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world. Minilop babytoo cute funny animal pictures of face of mercy bunny rabbit. German hybrid angora rabbits, minirex rabbits, all from winning lines. I would recommend a mini lop any day to a beginner, but hollands are pretty good too.
How to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors. Mini lop babytoo cute funny animal pictures of face of mercy bunny rabbit. If you have children, teach them how to properly pick up and hold your mini lop. Visit the lop color guide for pictures and descriptions of colors for this breed. If you are lucky enough to have a mini lop rabbit then make sure you buy this book. It is a learning process, so this guide is a fluid project please check back for updates and feel free to consult other sources for more indepth genetic information about rabbit colors. The recessive gene that causes this variation in fur causes the hairstrands to stand straight up, rather than lying flat against the body, as other breeds. Do not allow your children to run with your mini lop in their arms. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop. Diesel is my eldest son lucas show bunny as lucas is now a junior member of the brc.
Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your mini lop eared bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, a superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a. Aug 09, 2019 hollands and mini pops are not the same. Any rabbit whose ears lop down the side of his head, rather than pointing up, is a lop. Mini rex rabbits are a small, compact breed that has a very plush undercoat and extremely soft, velvety feeling fur, which comes in a wide variety of colors. The body is massive and thickest, despite its relatively small. Holland lop color guide with photos ohio holland lops. A broken chinchilla mini lop is on the left, and a tort holland lop is on the right holland lops vs. One calls the breed monarch of the fancy and the other uses lops of excellence. It includes exceptional detail, and color pictures, on mini lop colors. The holland lop is a relatively active bunny and would also love to spend some time outdoors when the temperatures are just right. Nov 09, 2019 teach your children how to hold your mini lop. Please understand that this holland lop color guide is a result of my months of research and personal experience breeding hollands. A dry food with dandelion flowers is ideal, as these have many vital oils and nutrients for your bunnys eyes and coats. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about mini lop bunnies.
These days you can find this small, velvety bunny in a wide variety of colors thanks to. If you cannot find suitable rabbits for sale in or oregon, please go to rabbits for sale for more suggestions on finding your choice of rabbit locally. The guide book and color guide is a great tool for any breeder. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts fletcher, ann l. These lops are very commonly found as house rabbits. The term lop when associated with rabbits describes the ears, which are long in length and hang low either side of the rabbits head, often touching the ground.
It exists in many colors and patterns including agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked. The american rabbit breeders association currently accepts five varieties, and new lopeared rabbit breeds are constantly being bred. The recessive gene that causes this variation in fur causes the hairstrands to stand straight up, rather than lying flat against the body, as other breeds fur does. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your mini lop eared bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. Make fantastic pets and can easily be house trained as house rabbits. Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts 9781909820104 by fletcher, ann l. The english lop is a fancy breed of domestic rabbit that was developed in england in the 19th century through selective breeding. In 1974, herschbachs mini lop rabbits made their debut in an american rabbit breeders association arba convention held in ventura, california. A mediumsized rabbit at 5 to 6 pounds, the mini lop is a popular pet because of its cute, lopped ears. Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts fletcher, ann l. See more ideas about mini lop, mini lop rabbit and rabbit. Shaded group frosted pearl, seal, sable, sable point, smoke pearl, and tortoise. As a result of the breeding process, they began to obtain a high standard of qualities mini lop. And you were right in that even though i knew a lot of the things, it has definitely rounded things out, and good to have in one place.
Click on an any picture to read the color description. Mini lops diet should consist primarily of grass, haytimothy hay, plain pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables and plenty of fresh water. English lop color guide this is a complete list of all the arba showable english lop varieties. It is believed to be the first breed of lop rabbit developed by humans, and it may be one of the oldest breeds of domestic rabbit. Aug 08, 20 in a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, ann l. May 24, 2015 mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies. See more ideas about rabbit, rabbit colors and mini rex rabbit. The book is full of sound advice with wonderful color photos and answers to your questions including some you didnt know you had. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your mini lop eared bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet. Mini lops are fully grown by 6 months of age and will mature at about 56 lbs. Bob herschbach discovered the mini lop breed at a german national rabbit show in essen, germany in 1972, where it was known as a klein widder. Or, check out our rabbit classifieds page for temporary rabbit listings. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style, based on years of experience of keeping rabbits including the mini lop.
These two breeds came originally in agouti and white colors german lops were about 8 pounds 3. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pat your mini lop gently on the head, back and sides. Show results 2016 as u5 2 x u5 lop challenge winner certificate of merit junior mini lop diploma junior lop 9 x 1st placings with 2 x ccs 3 x 2nd placings 3 x 3rd placings show results 2017 as adult. This guide pertains to the rest of the lopped breeds. Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health. I especially like the section about breeding colors and show groups vs genetics groups. Lopeared rabbits are easily recognizable due to their large, floppy ears. Apr 12, 2017 mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts. This is correct in america, but i am not sure about the uk. Kop mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health. Kims hopping lops is a small rabbitry located in fleetwood, pa. Mini lop rabbits, the complete owners guide to mini lop bunnies, how to care for your mini lop eared rabbit.
Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they. The mini lop has a compact body type and is among the smaller rabbit breeds. The mini lop is perhaps one of the most, if not the most popular rabbit breed in the world. The mini rex sprang from the dwarf rex along with input from the netherland dwarf. Mar 10, 2010 this is my new black bunny i got today and so we made a video of the bunny and the dog together.
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