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Breeds of Lop Rabbits

By Christine

One look at a lop-eared rabbit can melt your heart. Well, all rabbits have high cuteness quotients, but some bun lovers can’t resist those with lop ears.

Maybe it’s because those floppy ears make rabbits look more endearing.  But have you wondered how many breeds of lop rabbits exist?

As their name implies, lop rabbits have ears that flop over the side instead of standing upright like other breeds and is always in that position.

what are lop-eared rabbits?

The Mini Lop

Breeds of Lop Rabbits Recognized by Arba

They have a muscular body, with thick legs and broad shoulders.

The American Fuzzy Lop

This bun breed is exceptionally fluffy, with fur that grows at least 2 inches long.

THE ENGLISH LOP

This is the oldest breed of lop rabbits in existence. They’re hefty rabbits, with the average bun weighing around 11 to 12 pounds in adulthood.

THE holland LOP

The Holland Lop is the smallest among the breeds of lop rabbits. A grown-up bun should weigh only between 2 and 4 pounds to be accepted in the show ring.

The French Lop

If the Holland Lop is the smallest lop-eared breed, the French Lop is the largest. They have a dense, shiny coat, and their ears can reach over a foot long.

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