Mini Lops, Holland Lops, American Fuzzy Lops, Netherland Dwarfs, Dwarf Hotots, Dutch, Mini Rexes, Jersey Woolies, and Lionheads (the newest breed of dwarf rabbit)
Caring for your new pet dwarf rabbit is really simple, and we will
tell you everything you need to know to get started to raising a happy
& healthy pet dwarf rabbit. Give them plenty of fresh clean water
daily. Feed your rabbit a fresh quality rabbit pellet daily, no more
than 1/4 cup, preferably in the evening. Give them all the timothy hay
they want, but don't over feed your dwarf rabbit the pellets. Do not
give your dwarf rabbits vegetables. If you want to give them a treat a
slice of apple or banana is good. Rabbits are natural chewers and we
recommend you supervise your bunny when out of the cage and bunny proof
the rooms that it will have access to. Restrict access to electrical
cords and baseboards. You don't want your rabbit chewing on it's cage
wire, as this habit will pull it's teeth out of alignment, so be sure
to offer chewing toys in it's cage such as blocks of nontoxic wood and
unprinted cardboard (toilet paper rolls are a favorite!). Keep your
rabbit out of direct sunlight and cold drafts. Remember rabbits have
weak hearts, so make sure your bunny is not around loud noises or any
stressful situations. We also highly recommend having your bunny spayed
or neutered. Your rabbit will live a longer, happier, healthier life
and it will cut down on some or all of the behavioral problems unfixed
rabbits often develop. The ideal time to get your rabbit fixed is when
it's 3-5 months of age.
We highly recommend Allbrick Veterinary Clinic and Gillett Veterinary Clinic for all your bunny's health needs.
"Annie" - Mini Lop
Holland Lop
Holland Lops
These cute Dwarf bunnies are one of the most
popular because they are very docile, and they are the smallest of the
lop-eared breeds.
Average Weight: 3 - 5 lbs (does are often larger than bucks)
American Fuzzy Lops
These
are basically long haired Holland Lops, with the same laid back
personality and small size but with longer hair. Brushing at least once
a week will keep them free of matts, and Papaya (chewable tablets
available here) helps to reduce shedding.
Mini Lops
Mini lops will get a little bigger than Holland Lops, but they are
super sweet rabbits. Average Weight: Bucks 5 - 8lbs. Does 6 - 12 lbs.
Netherland Dwarfs:
Average Weight 2 - 3 lbs. This smallest breed of bunny has small
ears that stand straight up. They are very cute, but often not as
docile as other breeds.
Jersey Woolies
Average Weight: Bucks and Does 3 - 4 lbs. Jersey Woolies
will need little more grooming because their hair is longer, but the
abundance of longer guard hairs in the coat helps to keep matting to a
minimum, and should only require a weekly brushing to keep the coat in
good condition. These are very calm rabbits who enjoy brushing and lap
time.
Background:The Mini Rex is a
relatively new breed, developed from the Standard Rex breed in 1988.
The name itself betrays the size of the rabbit as well as the type of
fur - Rex. The fur of a Rex rabbit is shorter than normal, and they
tend to shed less, therefore tending to be better for pet owners with mild
allergies. Often known as the Velveteen Rabbit, a simple touch of the
hand is usually all it takes to make you an instant fan. Other
attractions of this breed are the sweet disposition, intellegence,
playfulness and small size, with an average weight range of 3-5 lbs.
Dutch:
Color Varieties: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Opal, Tortoiseshell
Background: The Dutch rabbit is said to have originated in
Holland, and is one of the oldest known dwarf breeds. They found their
way into England in 1864 and today they are one of the most popular
fancy rabbits in America.
Description: The Dutch is considered a fancy dwarf rabbit, and is identified by the "Bugs Bunny" type tuxedo markings.
Average Adult Weight: Buck and Does 3-5 lbs.
Dwarf Hotots:
The Dwarf Hotot is an all white rabbit with black around it's eyes. It is a
dwarfed breed, similar to a Netherland Dwarf, with an average weight of
2-3 lbs.
NEW Breed - Lionheads:
One of the newest breeds of dwarf rabbit, introduced
into the US in 1999, it is distinctive because of the longer hair
around the head and neck, resembling the mane of a male lion. This
breed was developed in Belgium from the the cross of a miniature Swiss
Fox and a Belgian dwarf, although Jersey Woollies and Netherland Dwarfs
are often used in current breeding programs. Although it is now a fully
accepted breed for show in the United Kingdom, it is still waiting for
official acceptance here in the United States, and may only be shown in
the Exhibition category under Proposed Working Standard. They require
less grooming than other long haired breeds of rabbits, and are very
fun and active pets.
Lionheads are available in nearly every color, including solid, broken,
pointed, agouti, otter, etc. We breed them most often in Fawn, White,
and Himalayan, but we have other colors on occasion.
Fur & Feathered pets 10500 Wadsworth Blvd Broomfield, CO 80021 Last updated 4/09/2012
