Unlike many other mammals, rabbits do not have a regular heat cycle. It is believed to have been produced by crossing two existing breeds, the english lop and the butterfly rabbit of france. There are 5 breeds of lop eared rabbits in the usa. Dwarf rabbits, mini lops, and other little bunnies will typically live.
Although historically seen as a childs pet, rabbits arent really suitable for small children. Holland lop life span holland lops are the smallest of all the lop eared rabbits and they are prone to a variety of illnesses that can lead to early death. On a par with giant dogs, the giant rabbit breeds do seem to have a shorter expected lifespan than. Rabbits were first used by the romans as sources of food and fur, and have been kept as pets in. French lops are very large, heavy rabbits which can produce large litters of 512 bunnies but should not be bred after three years of age. Heart disease is often detected only at a late stage only. Before you go ahead and get a rabbit you need to be sure that you can afford to keep it. French lop rabbits are one of the largest lopeared varieties in existence. Ultimate list of all rabbit breeds coops and cages. French lop rabbits are very clean animals and will groom themselves and also each other. I thought they had a normal rabbit lifespan, 6 to 9 years. If a type of rex rabbit isnt specified, you can assume it is just the standard variety. The mini lop should be housed in a cage with ample space.
The problem is that rabbits cannot be sick, they are unable to vomit which means a fur ball can be a serious issue for them that may even result in their death. Giant rabbit care guidelines rabbit welfare association. You can differentiate a french lop from an english lop from their body. French lops have a substantial build, with a short, thickset body, rounded haunches and short, powerful legs. Though it isnt the first of lop eared rabbits, which would be the english lop, this is indeed a crossbreed of you guessed it an english lop and a similar breed to the flemish giant, otherwise known as the butterfly rabbit of france. History of the french lop rabbit breed the butterfly was a modified flemish giant shorter, with an approximate weight of 15 pounds, which is still shown in france. French lop color guide this is a complete list of all the arba showable french lop varieties. They are slightly larger than mini rex rabbits and therefore more easily bred. According to the guiness book of world records, the oldest rabbit in the world lived to the age of 18. With proper care the holland lop life span can range anywhere from 5 to 10 years and some owners have even reported life spans of up to 12 years.
Everyone wants their pet to live a long and healthy life and, by now, the lifespan of cats and dogs is fairly common knowledge. I have 1 lionhead x lop and she is the hardiest of all 6 she only ever has to go to the vet for her vaccinations and she is 2 now. If you take care of your lop eared rabbit, they will soon become your best furry. The french lop is typically quite a large rabbit that can reach an average weight of 56kg at adulthood. And was a very popular meat rabbit breed in the mid 19th century. The mini lop is the smallest breed of the lop rabbit. Bucks must be at least 11 pounds, does must be at least 11 12 pounds. Therefore, due to their heavy body weight and large size, they look like more powerful. The french lop rabbits are of good nature, social and have a. The rise in life expectancy of pet rabbits increases the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease. Dry roughage used in rabbit feeding includes alfalfa hay and clover hays high in.
Just like dogs, miniature or dwarf breeds of rabbits tend to live longer than giant breeds. Located in beautiful central pennsylvania, funny farm rabbitry strives to produce quality french lops. The most common health and lifespan problems which effect mini lops are. The ideal age for the female french lop to start breeding is 9 months old. The french lop resembles the english lop, but the french lop is heavier in stature and does not have the exaggerated ear length of the english lop. On the contrary, larger breeds of lop eared rabbits usually survive for 5 6 years. The french lop is a breed of domestic rabbit developed in france in the 19th century from the selective breeding of english lop and flemish giant stock. A giant rabbit should not be confused with an overweight rabbit, whose weight and.
Life spans of different rabbit breeds you must know pet. The french lop rabbit was first bred in france around 1850 and established in france as a rabbit for meat during the mid19th century. Dwarf and mini lop rabbits have a life span of 9 10 years. They have agile legs and a long, slender body with a life expectancy of at least ten years.
The french lop is the largest of the lopeared breeds weighing 4. Here are a few facts about rabbit longevity and life spans. The dwarf lop is a smalltomediumsized dwarf rabbit that can weigh up to 5 pounds. Spayed or neutered house rabbits generally live 8 to 12 years. Rabbits kept outside in a hutch have an average life expectancy of years but to be honest i dont think thats true as my rabbit has lived outside in a hutch and only come in when the weather is really cold and hes 9. A lady visited here yesterday to look for a pair of giant lops to adopt i have got rather a lot of them at the moment. Congestive heart failure in rabbits esther van praag the rise in life expectancy of pet rabbits increases the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease. Rebeccas rabbitry french lops i have raised show quality, registered french lops since 2005.
Rabbits, like cats are good at grooming themselves, and just like cats they can suffer with fur balls. In america it is referred to as the holland lop there is a lot of confusion with this and if purchasing you should check what the breederseller is referring to when they say mini lopholland lopdwarf lop etc. But i think size is the best indicator of life expectancy, not so much breed. They are friendly, social and have terrific personalities.
When deciding to adopt one, it is important to pay attention to their particular needs the french lop rabbit weighs around 4. At the age of about eight months, the senior rabbits, known as frenchies weigh about 4. Domesticated rabbits live for an average life span of 68 years and can live as long as 1218 years. Character of the french lop rabbit the french lop rabbit is calm, good natured and affectionate making it an excellent pet but needs plenty of space due its large size. Rebeccas rabbitry french lop color guide in washington state. If money is an issue for you, and you still want to see if you can find a cause of death, you may want to call your local agricultural extension associated with your state university system probably. French lop rabbit breed, size, color, care and lifespan. Bunny care home of the cuddliest, snuggliest french lop. Return to species list french lop rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus description the french lop is a large domestic rabbit with a wide head and ears that hang to about an inch below the jaw line. You should not feed your french lop rabbit food thats not specific for rabbits. The holland lop rabbits life span is about 5 7 years. My lop bun is also about 45lbs, in america i think that is called a mini lop. The mini lop is a great garden pet as well as an excellent house rabbit.
The french lop rabbit was mainly developed as a meat rabbit breed. Painted trails french lop rabbitry, columbia station, ohio. Their life expectancy is similar to that of a normal rabbit, which is about 7 to 10 years. A well cared for, happy house rabbit has an average life expectancy of 8 to 12 years of age. Dwarf or miniature rabbit breeds live longer than bigger or giant breeds. Rabbits, on the other hand, are a little trickier, though they do have an average lifespan just like other animals. Complete guide to care, lifespan, breed info, and faqs. Among these five lopeared rabbit breeds, just about the only thing they have in common are their lopped ears. The breed is very suitable for commercial rabbit farming business for meat production. The butterfly rabbit is still bred in france and can be seen at the grand prix show in paris. French lops are believed to be the result of crossing the butterfly and english lop, for the original purpose of increasedimproved meat production, around 1850, in france. The french lop is typically quite a large rabbit that can reach an average. Similar to other breeds, a lop rabbit can even survive for 10 years after undergoing the neutering procedure. That said it is not unusual to loose one to illness at a younger age.
Their larger than life characters and enormous stature. So, if you dont see a picture of a certain color you can check the other lop color guides too. French lop rabbits have 28 teeth and an incredible fact, a french lop rabbits teeth never stop growing throughout its life. I dont have pictures for every color, but at least the name and genotype is there. Average life expectancy for rabbits including lop breeds is 5 10 years. The french lop rabbits are very intelligent and heavyweight rabbit breeds. When he was done, he had a rabbit that still quite resembled the english lop, however had shorter ears and was blockier in the body. Life expectancy of pet rabbits is up to 1012 years for the smaller breeds. The french lop is a breed of domestic rabbit developed in france in the 19th century from the. What is the life expectancy of lopped ear rabbits, normally. Belgian hare is known as among the brightest and most active domestic rabbits.
Outside of the uk the breed is sometimes known as the dwarf lop. French lop rabbit breed information modern farming methods. As rabbit breeds go, the mini lop has to be one of the cutest and adorable around. Here are 20 rare and beautiful dog breeds that youve probably never heard of until now duration. History the french lop was developed in france in the middle of the 19th century not as a pet or show rabbit, but as a meat animal. Flies, lice, and overgrown teeth are a few of these. The broad head has a wide forehead and full cheeks, and. They also have a straight tail, a long head, long and fineboned fore feet, but fine and flat hind feet. Small dwarf breeds tend to have a longer lifespan while the larger breeds, such as french lops, have a disappointingly shorter average life expectancy of about 4. A well cared for house rabbit that has been spayed or neutered early in life has a life expectancy of 8 to 12 years of age. This rabbit rose in popularity in neighboring european countries such as the netherlands, belgium and even germany. French lops are a breed of rabbit first developed in france during the 19 th century.
A male rabbit is known as a buck, a female is a doe, and a young rabbit is a kit, or kitten. Holland lop rabbits, mini lop rabbits, english lop rabbits, french lop rabbits, and american fuzzy lops. The mini lop possesses blood from the netherland dwarf, the dwarf lop and, from 1952, the english lop. We have a2 6mo old males, white with grey spots and all black available now. Hop aboard as we explain their daily needs and important breed information.
Larger rabbits generally have shorter lifespans than dwarf rabbits. We are a closed rabbitry, we dont allow visitors on our property for the safety and health of. Whether youve had a rabbit friend for years or youre just contemplating getting one, read on to. The french lop is a small, furry and pleasant animal with long and floppy ears. What is the life expectancy of holland lop bunnies. Florida lop rabbits a video about french lop rabbits. In their entire life span, they may be affected by the common health problems that all rabbits face. The average life span of a french lop is about 5 years. While the average lifespan of a pet rabbit is, according to the house rabbit society, about eight to 12 years old, certain breeds of pet rabbits are known to live longer than others. They are, after all, amazingly small, delectably pudgy, and.
Bunny care ross rabbits home of the cuddliest, snuggliest. Life expectancy of the docile dwarf rabbit pet ponder. The lovely french lop usually weighs in at around fourandahalf kilogrammes, but can weigh more and can live to be five years old. In rare cases, their life expectancy can be up to years as well. Believed to have been bred using an english lop and a french butterfly rabbit, the french lop was mostly used as a meat animal when it was first bred in france around 1850. It has an average lifespan of 9 to 10 years but can live longer with proper care and mental stimulation. Regular weekly grooming will keep it in top condition. The french lop rabbit is one of the larger breeds of lop eared rabbits weighing 4.
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