Holland Lop Rabbit 101

In today's video, we are going to talk about the Holland Lop Rabbit.


Originating from the Netherlands, the Holland Lop is the smallest of the lop rabbit breeds. These cute and cuddly rabbits are a very popular breed thanks to their sweet nature and good temperament. They are a favorite breed to have as a pet as they are very good with children, too. Weighing only between two to four pounds, these fluffy little bunnies have the traditional floppy ears of a lop breed and will fit well into any home.

Fortunately, the Holland Lop rabbit does not have very high care needs and is an easy-going rabbit. If you’re interested in learning more about this rabbit and seeing whether they might be the breed for you, keep watching this video.


HISTORY OF THE HOLLAND LOP RABBIT.

The Holland Lop rabbit is one of the most popular rabbit breeds, both in the United States and around the world. This breed was recognized by Netherlands’ Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association in 1976. They have been loved all over ever since then.

However, the Holland Lop did not evolve naturally and was actually created by a breeder. This breeder wanted to create a rabbit that had the best traits and characteristics a bunny could have.


BREED ORIGIN.

The Holland Lop rabbit was first bred in the Netherlands in the 19 50s. A Dutch breeder named Adriann de Cock wanted to combine the French Lop and the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit to create the ultimate rabbit.

Unfortunately, because the two breeds are so dissimilar, the result was not what de Cock was looking for. These rabbits still had erect ears and not the lop ears that we know the breed to have today.


TEMPERAMENT.

The Holland Lop is a very popular breed of rabbit for a number of reasons. They do not only have a wonderful temperament but they are also a small breed and fit well into most homes. While every bunny has its own personality, the general temperament of the Holland Lop rabbit is wonderful. These gentle, friendly, and sociable rabbits love their owners and just want to be around them. They love attention and will love to be petted and spend time with you.

Playful and energetic, these bunnies like to spend time outside and will certainly benefit from some toys to play with. However, they’ll also love quiet time and won’t be afraid to hop into your lap and watch TV with you. While these rabbits are one of the sweeter and more docile breeds, they won’t be afraid to nip at you if they are scared or nervous. You should always respect your rabbit’s personal space, especially when they are new to your home.


APPEARANCE.

The Holland Lop rabbit is a small and compact breed of rabbit that weighs between 2 and 4 lbs. They have a wide and short body type that gives them a stocky look, along with their short, thick legs. They pose similar to a cat, resting mostly on their hind legs and only slightly on their two front feet.

Their faces are flat and round and they have a broad head with a distinctive puff of fur at the back, known as the crown. Females tend to be larger than males. Their most prominent feature is their lop ears which give them an adorable look. However, their ears don’t normally lop until they are about two months old, if not older.

The Holland Lop rabbit has a short, dense coat of medium length with rollback fur. This means that when the fur is stroked from the opposite direction, it returns to its original position. Fortunately, the coat does not require too much grooming to keep it in good condition.

The color combination possibilities for the Holland Lop rabbit are huge. This breed is recognized in a variety of colors and groups. They are divided up into two classifications, solid, one-color, and broken, which contain patches of one or two other colors.


KNOWN HEALTH ISSUES.

These lop-eared rabbits have a relatively long life expectancy and can live for between 7 and 14 years on average. Like all rabbits, the Holland Lop rabbit is prone to some health problems. Here are some of Holland Lop Rabbit's health issues,

Malocclusion is when the upper and lower teeth are misaligned so that the normal process of chewing doesn’t wear down your rabbit’s teeth. Regular dental checkups are very important.

Otitis Media is an infection of the inner ear and, if left untreated, can spread to the upper respiratory tract. It can be caused by dirt buildup in the ears. Make sure your rabbit’s ears are clean.

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