Rex Rabbit

Rex ( Standar Rex )

Rex Rabbit

Profile of Rex rabbit breeds, breed intelligent, caring and mother, often caring for another rabbit. Rex rabbits have unique luxurious texture to coat them, because the gene mutation.

Size: Large

Hair type: Short

Origins

The Rex rabbit comes from the French in 1920 and named for the rex gene responsible for a unique type of hair. Consisting of normal rabbit fur undercoat shorter, accompanied with long guard hairs. Rex fur is the result of a genetic mutation that causes the hair to be all the same length, giving a luxurious velvety texture. In nature, mutations occur quite frequently, and many offspring as a result of constant mutations through selective breeding program. The first Rex rabbits born in the village of louche-Pringe France in 1919, where the village priest was impressed with fancy coat and decided to breed it. Some of Rex rabbits are shown in international exhibitions in Paris in 1924, where they find great interest among farmers. Rex fur demand will lead to commercial overbreeding and degradation of the gene rex fur tends to make hair thin and sparse. Some serious breeders introduced to modify the genes of other descent and founded the Rex breed with fur quality is much better. Rex became very popular in many countries, both as a commercial and fine breed. Rex rabbit first is a colored, but different colors have been developed through cross marriage.

Appearance

Rex is a big rabbit, weighing between 3 and 4.5 kg (6-10 lbs).Rex rabbit is smaller in the UK at around 3-3.5 kg (6-8 lbs) Rex greater in the United States around 3.5-4.5 kg (8-10 lbs). 

Rex rabbit has a media construct, a round, solid body that looks with strong legs, large head and ears erect. 

Rex rabbits have short, soft hair, about 1.25 cm or ½inch long. Coat dense, smooth and level with the company, rich texture. Rex rabbit has a curly mustache.

Colour

Common to most countries:

• Castor
• Black
• Blue
• White
• Brown
• Sable
• Seal
• Chinchilla
• Lynx
• Opal

Recognized in the United States:

• Amber
• Red
• Lilac
• Broken
• California
• Black Otter 

Recognized in the UK:

• Smoke Pearl
• Tortoiseshell
• Orange
• Fawn
• Cinnamon
• Dalmation
• Harlequin
• Himalayan
• Satin

Rex Rabbit

Temperament

Rex rabbits have a relatively calm temperament and are generally very good-natured. They are intelligent and affectionate, especially mothers (often nurture other rabbits), and enjoy the company. They can be very noisy and funny, but usually good with children and other pets.

Special requirements

Rex rabbits do not get treatment, if necessary they can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Rex rabbits are prone to sore hocks

Polish Rabbit

Polish (UK)

polish rabbit

Polish rabbit is one of a very small and specialized to obtain an elegant upright. Polish rabbit is very lively and energetic.

Size: Dwarf

Hair type: Short

Origins

Polish rabbit, although their name, was developed in England in the mid 19th century and was named to 'polish' their shiny coats. They are thought to have come from mixed ancestry (probably small wild rabbit crossed with Dutch and Silvers) are imported from Belgium and is often referred to as Belgium rabbit table. Rabbit meat is enhanced in the development of Poland; Although small it was brought up to the table and considered a delicacy. Poland recognized the breed in 1884, initially in a variety of white (pink or blue eyes). Colored varieties introduced in the 1950s and Poland became very popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it is known as Britannia Petite (renamed so as not to be confused with the kind of Polish Americans).

Appearance

Polish rabbit is one of a very small range of special weight 700 g - 1.2 kg (1 ½ - 2 ½ lbs) typical for rabbits Poland, elegant, upright pose them. 

They are small, well-boned and slender rabbit, with a curved, like a rabbit body. 

The head is wedge-shaped in profile with a pointed nose and ears were enough adjacent overhead, giving the appearance of a warning. Poland has a smooth coat is short, fine hair.

Colour

• White (pink or blue eyes)
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Purple
• Sable
• Smoke Pearl
• Agouti
• Agouti Red
• Opal
• lynx
• chinchilla
• Squirrel
• Tan
• Fox
• Tortoiseshell
• Orange
• Fawn
• Steel
• Himalayan

Temperaments

Polish rabbit is very lively and energetic. Despite its small size, they require a lot of space because they are almost constantly active. Polish rabbit can run very fast, jump high and really enjoyed the freedom to race around. They are intelligent and curious and like climbing and surfing; regular exercise is very important to prevent boredom. 

Polish rabbits are not good with children. They do not like to be hugged, preferring to be on the move and are too small and fragile for young children to handle safely. 

Polish rabbit should get used to address early and tender age, understanding approach is essential. They can be unforgiving of any rough treatment and bad experience can leave them very wary or even aggressive toward humans. 

The Polish can be lively and entertaining for rabbit owners who are more experienced.

Special requirements

Select a rabbit with a good temperament, from the leading breeders or rescue centers.

Palomino Rabbit

Palomino

palomino rabbit

The Palomino originated in the US in the 1950s and easily recognizable for the orange color typical fawny. Durable and strong, docile breed is popular both as a rabbit and pets.

Size: Large

Hair type:Medium

Origins

The Palomino rabbit breed was developed in the state of Washington, USA, by Mark and Mabel Youngs during the 1940s and 50s. Unfortunately, the record of rabbit breeds used to develop Youngs Palomino saved but will not buy rabbit meat from local residents to the nursery. When the yellow / brown colored rabbit or "Tawnies" which is produced in this litter will be raised together and other descendants also included in what is called Mr Youngs "breeding colors blen", eventually resulting yellowish brown or golden color that we see today. This breed was first presented in 1952 at the convention ARBA as "Washingtonian" but with the proposal for a better name; Palomino been presented again and breed under this name in 1953. Palomino breed was officially recognized by the ARBA in 1957 and have been exported to Europe, although not recognized by the BRC.

Appearance

The Palomino is a large breed rabbits usually weigh 4 - 4.5 kg (9 - £ 10). The body is medium length with a meat company and its back is also unanimously. The large, upright ears and brown eyes. The most common color, golden, orange-yellow is the color of water on the bottom layer of cream or white while the Lynx has various color mixing surface silver or gray to orange-yellow upper layer of water under white or beige. The coat is rough and full.

Colour

• Gold
• Lynx

Temperament

Palominos are also suitable tame rabbit as a pet and is excellent with children.

Dry Food For Rabbit

Dry / Concentrate Rabbit Food

Dry Food (Pellets)

Pet rabbit has traditionally been eating the kind of food as the main part of their diet but reserves today is just to feed dry food in small quantities, about 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day ...

The "dry / solid food" we mean any commercial rabbit food available in pet shops and other retailers.

Pet rabbit has traditionally been eating the kind of food as the main part of their diet but reserves today just to feed dry food in small quantities, about 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day (approx. One eggcup full).

This is because if the rabbits have access advertising cf for dry food, will often choose to eat is not a straw. Hay is important to wear the rabbit down the teeth and provide the necessary fiber. So rabbit eats too much dry food tend to be overweight, prone to dental problems and produce "poo stick" instead of a hard, round pellets is normal.

A small amount of dry food that is beneficial to provide the rabbit with calcium and vitamins they need.

Muesli

As the name suggests, this type of rabbit looks like a muesli mix is ​​made up of various types of dry food. It is not recommended as it can cause selective eating, where rabbits pick out the bits it likes and leave the rest, thereby losing some of the nutrients.

Nuggets

Dry food has been developed specifically to prevent selective eating and is also higher in fiber than the kind of muesli mixture. It is recommended by vets and rabbit you can eat for a small amount, about one per day for the full eggcup / small and medium-sized rabbit.

There are different versions of pieces available, such as for overweight bunny, baby bunny rabbit or older. See the manual feed on the packaging or check with your vet for feeding advice.

Death in Rabbit

Loss Of  A Rabbit Partner

death in rabbit

How to cope with the loss of a partner bunny bound and how to help them recover from it ...

For bound rabbit, loss of a spouse can be very traumatic. Bonded rabbits live very closely together, spent hours sleep, treatment, eat, play and "talk" so that the absence of their partner suddenly difficult for them to overcome. Specifically, rabbits that had been bound from infancy, whether with friends or rabbit other waste, may react very badly to lose their partner. As an owner, this is a very difficult time, trying to understand and support your remaining rabbits when dealing with your own grief.

Overcome death

We all hope for a peaceful death rabbit and happiest scenario is when a rabbit you just go to sleep and not wake up. In fact, this is the best thing for rabbits left.

Rabbits are not traumatized by seeing the pair off and in fact it was helpful for them to see this so they can understand what has happened and do not think that their partner was gone. Rabbits have been known to engage in a kind of dance when their spouse died - not known what the purpose of this but some people think it is the way rabbits expressing their grief while giving them good friends "send".

If you are in position sad because you having to have rabbits death, wherever it may be better to do this at home in their own environment. This is not only less stressful for your rabbits, but rabbits are left will have the opportunity to see their spouses and accept his death.

It is recommended that you provide your remaining rabbits at least one hour with the body of his partner. This may seem very scary for us but it really is the best thing for your rabbit. Stay with your rabbit and monitor the behavior; it will find your presence comforting and will understand that you are grieving too.

rabbit partner

Early days

In the days and weeks that followed his death friend, the rabbit can be pulled and hide themselves from you. It may even show aggression towards you, even if it was never aggressive before. Other people may find you in friendship, to follow you around and lie close to your seat. But you behaved rabbit, remember that this is a temporary condition caused by grief so patient and respect their needs.

Moving On

The best thing you can do for your rabbit is to find another partner. Although single rabbit can be happy if they have enough of human friendship, rabbits that had been used to living in pairs may not ever completely happy self again. Rabbit sad will sometimes accept a new partner very quickly, even days after an elderly couple died in a few cases. Others take weeks or even months to customize and ready to accept new immigrants. In all cases, the introduction should always be done slowly.

It is often that we as owners find it most difficult to move, to feel that we will betray the rabbit disappear with other welcome to our house so quickly. In this respect we can learn from our rabbit - welcome new rabbit does not diminish the love we felt, and will always be, to go rabbit.

Bladder Stone in Rabbit

Bladder Stone / Slude ( Calculi )

Bladder Stone in Rabbit

Bladder or calcium stone and / or sludge can occur when a rabbit does not process calcium through the kidneys, which is ...

Descripton

The presence of calcium in the diet of rabbits is important because too little can cause tooth and bone problems. On the flipside, too much can cause a build up of calcium in the urinary tract and kidneys, which can then be formed into a bladder stone (or stones of calcium). Or, maybe not form stones but is present as calcium clogging the kidneys and bladder, the bladder, known as sludge.

Rabbit urine is usually slightly overcast and it is caused by calcium present in urine. There is nothing inherent in regulating physiological rabbit calcium intake; Therefore, the rabbit may often take advantage of calcium and produce through his urine. Diet alone does not cause bladder stones / sludge - some rabbits seem to tend to while in others it may be triggered by the following factors:

- Rabbits do not drink enough

- Rabbit not enough exercise

- Filthy living conditions

- Diseases of the kidneys or bladder

- A diet high in calcium

Bladder stones or sludge can be diagnosed by physical examination, urine analysis or X-rays.

Symptom

- Rabbits more frequent urination / in unusual places

- Rabbit trying to urinate

- Blood in the urine

- Urine is too pale, white and dirty, probably mud in the vicinity of the tail

- Fatigue, depression

- Loss of appetite

- Stone bladder may, on rare occasions, passed by the rabbits and found in the waste tray

Prevention / Treatment

Bladder stone treatment may involve surgery if the stone is not passable and block the urethra. For small stones and mud, treatments may include hydration (by droplets or by encouraging rabbits drinking), flushing of the bladder, pain relievers and antibiotics.

Treatment and, more importantly, prevention can also include dietary changes. Alfalfa hay, if fed, should be removed from the diet and had to switch from a mixture of rabbit pellet food, if applicable. Too little calcium can be as dangerous as too much, dark green vegetables, which is a natural source of calcium still have to eat.

New Zealand White Rabbit

New Zealand White

New Zealand White

New Zealand White rabbits were large, originally bred in the US for meat and fur trade. They are very quiet and tame rabbits.

Size: Large

Hair type: Medium

Origins

New Zealand White really came from the United States and raised in 1916 by a California farmer trying to develop valuable trade rabbit meat and fur. It is not known who gave birth to rabbits he uses but the name probably derived from wild rabbits New Zealand, and the texture and quality of hair suggest the use of angora. New Zealand White exported to Britain after World War II, where he became popular with farmers as well as laboratory rabbits. New Zealand Black and New Zealand Blue was developed in Britain but this disorder is much more common than native whites.

Appearance

New Zealand White rabbits are large with an average weight of 4-5 kg (9 - £ 12). 

New Zealand White  has a large building, a wide body with rounded thighs and short, powerful legs. The head is very spacious with full cheeks and thick, erect ears. 

New Zealand White  has a dense coat medium-long hair, soft undercoat with coarse guard hair.

Colour

White (red-eyed) is the most common, Black and broken pattern recognized in the United States, Blue is now uncommon.

Temperament

New Zealand Whites are very quiet and tame rabbits. With a very relaxed personality, they are usually very content to be handled and very good with children and other pets.

Temperament Problems in Rabbit

Temperament Problems

Territory of  Rabbit

Understanding the root causes of aggressive temperament in rabbits and how to overcome temperament problems ...

The key to understanding the temperament of rabbits is their nature as prey animals and adjust your temperament to them to enable this. Most of the "bad" temperament in the rabbit comes out of distrust or lack of human security in their environment and therefore can be overcome with time and patience. A rabbit can learn patterns of temperament at a young age but still taught something different at older ages.

Rabbits that have not been neutered or spayed are much more likely to have temperament problems, caused by sexual frustration and / or region. Many "problems" rabbit was cured only with de-sexing them.

Aggression

Aggression is generally caused by either a rabbit trying to defend its territory or its own but can also be caused by a lack of trust in humans assume that your rabbit will do something bad to it so responded first to warn you off with a growl or bite.

Lack of trust

It requires a lot of patience. Spend time with your rabbit at ground level, lying or sitting on the floor and let it get close to you in his own time. Flirting with pieces of food, talk to it in a soft voice low and avoid sudden movements. Let your rabbit become comfortable with just being close to you before attempting to touch or stroke it.

Territory

For example, a rabbit may growl or attack on your front foot as you try to clean his cage or litter tray, or if you enter the sleeping area. It is more common in female rabbits. Avoid entering the rabbits you when there is - put your rabbit in training or different when you clean the cage or litter tray

Defense

For example, rabbits can bite you if you try to clip her nails. Rabbit wrapped in old towels or blankets to restrict movement, this also makes the rabbit feel more secure.

Bossiness

Rabbits can be very bossy, especially rabbit home. It is as if they came from the belief that the whole house or flat is in them, Many rabbits will nibble your feet to move them out of the way of those who, although not a proper bite, can be painful. You may be able to train your rabbit out of it by making a high-pitched squeal every time they do it. Or take the easy route and just keep your feet on the street.

A rabbit can also bite the hands and feet when they want attention or food. Try not to reinforce this temperament by giving them what they want - not, gently push them away and wait half an hour or so before giving them a cuddle or some food. Keep eating routine also helps - your rabbit will quickly learn what meals are and if you avoid giving treats in between it should stop begging for food in between meals.

Destructive temperament

For example, biting furniture or carpets. This is not a temperament problem, it is a natural aspect of a rabbit and it was very difficult, if not impossible, to train the rabbit comes out of this. The best option is to give them more tempting toys to play with and destroy as bits of cardboard, paper, twigs, pine fruits, blankets and towels and always make sure that they have plenty of hay to eat

New Zealand Red Rabbit

New Zealand Red

New Zealand Red

New Zealand Red originated in the United States and grew up in California around 1910 as a commercial breeding for meat and fur trade. New Zealand Reds calm, relaxed and friendly rabbit.

Size: Large

Hair type: Medium

Origins

New Zealand Red originated in the United States and grew up in California around 1910 as a commercial breeding for meat and fur trade. It is unknown which breeds rabbits used but the name probably derived from wild rabbits New Zealand imports. It is likely that the color came from Belgium and that Rabbit Flemish Giant also has an influence.

Appearance

New Zealand Red is a big rabbit with an average weight of 3-4.5 kg (6 ½ - 10 lbs). 

New Zealand Reds have built media; ample body with slightly curved back, handsome head with full cheeks and ears erect. New Zealand rabbits have a medium-length hair feels rough and less soft than most breeds.

Colour

Red (a golden-red or deep russet colour)

Temperament

New Zealand Reds calm, relaxed and friendly rabbit. They are usually good with children and other pets, very relaxed about treated and rarely aggressive.

Accessories Available For Rabbit

Accessories For Rabbit

Rabbit Harness

There is a wide range of accessories available for rabbits including water bottles and bowls, food bowls, trays, straw, tunnels and toys, harnesses, control ...

Water bottle

Your rabbit should always have access to clean, fresh water. For rabbits kept in cages and cages, water bottles attached to the side of the cage is the best way to provide this. Choose a bottle with a ball valve to prevent dripping and change the water daily. Give the bottle scrub at least once a week to prevent bacteria forming. During the winter the water may freeze; You can also wrap it in some old stuff or buy a specially designed "bottles snuggle".

Water bowl

For house rabbits (no cage) the best option is a bowl of water but avoid using it in the cage and the cage because they tend to be contaminated with dirty bedding. Choose a heavy ceramic bowl that rabbits can not be easily reversed (sometimes a cat or a dog bowl better) and change the water once a day. Many rabbits prefer to drink from the bowl as more natural for them.

Food bowl

It is better to choose the weight bowl of rabbit can not reverse and you may want to have a bowl of dry food and one for fresh food. Rub the bowl at least once a week.

Hay rack

This prevents the straw becomes dirty, the rabbit was less inclined to eat. It can be attached to wire cages or enclosures.

Tunnel

There are many tunnels and "hide conclusion" in the market and this is good to give your rabbit a safe place to sleep and give a boost. The best natural fiber which is made of willow wood or straw compressed as a rabbit You can also nibble on them to good health and help prevent boredom.

Mats

If the mat is safe for rabbits to bite and very useful to cover the carpet that your rabbit might otherwise be inclined to bite.

Toys

For example, a stick, a ball or chew toy. It can be made of wood, fabric, plastic or metal. Again, the best natural fibers and avoid painted toys or those treated with dye.

Exercise Harnesses

There are two main types of harnesses are available - they are on a leash and those who like a jacket. They should fit tightly but with room for two fingers between the strap and the body of the rabbit. Do not use a collar on a rabbit; This can break their necks. Can utilize stress to the rabbit and it takes time to train them for it.

Carriers

A standard cat carrier works very well for the rabbit like made of plastic and is therefore not a problem if the rabbit urinating in it. If you have to, make sure it is large enough to fit the two of them so you can take them to the vet together. Cardboard box with air holes or operator of cardboard such as PDSA charity also found but the power will be reduced if the rabbit gets wet. Line carrier with a blanket, towel or newspaper and straw to prevent the rabbit slide around.

Rabbit Diet

The Correct Diet For Rabbit

Hay For Rabbit

Eating the right foods is important for your rabbit health and welfare and should comprise about 80% hay, 10% and 10% dry food, fresh food ...

Eating the right foods is important for your rabbit's health and welfare. Poor diet can lead to obesity, dental disease problems. Domestic rabbit diet should consist of about 80% hay, 10% dry food (commercial rabbit food) and fresh foods 10% (vegetables, fruits, etc.).

Quantities

Rabbits should be fed about their own body volume in hay every day - the haystack of your rabbit. Meanwhile you can feed around. 1 eggcup full of dry food and a variety of fresh vegetables. Dark, green leafy vegetables such as spring and savoy cabbage and carrots as possible and should be seen as a treat because they are high in sugar.

How the rabbit digestive system

Rabbits thrive working on grass only diet, high in fiber but poor in nutrients. To maximize the benefits of their food, some of which will pass through their system twice until they get a "second shot" in absorbing nutrients from it. To keep the bowel moving well rabbit they need to digest and digest fiber mixture. When rabbits eat some food, they enter the intestine and go one of two ways. Indigestible fiber passed through and come out hard, round stools. Move digested fiber to organ called the cecum where the bacteria are working on it, fermentation and makes it easier to digest. It came out as a lump of feces stick called caecotrophs, the rabbit take and swallow directly from below.

Importance of hay

Hay is the closest thing to a natural diet of grass rabbits only. It is high in fiber to make their digestive system running smoothly and grinds down your teeth. As rabbits teeth grow continuously throughout their lives, without the fibrous material they wear down teeth can become too large, causing pain and discomfort for rabbits and even prevent them altogether.

Fresh Food Rabbit ( Carrot )

Dry and fresh food

Theoretically Rabbits can receive everything they need from a good quality hay and fresh but dry food benefical to provide vitamins, nutrients and bacteria-friendly and also provide a bit of variety to the diet of rabbits. Rabbits tend to have a sweet tooth so the food is always very gratefully accepted, but must be seen more as an adjunct to the rabbit main diet of hay. 

Each rabbit diet change should be done gradually to allow time to adjust the rabbit stomach and it is a good idea to consult your veterinarian first. Always make sure that the hay and fresh water freely available at all times.

The Rabbit Way

The Rabbit Way to 5 a Days

Not to be confused with 5 a day for human , The Rabbit Way to 5 a Days is very different. Fruit and vegetables for the rabbits do candies and chocolates that we ...

We humans are encouraged to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. For some of us may struggle to rabbits but it will be a paradise on earth. Most rabbits tend to have a sweet tooth and adore something relatively high in sugar, such as bananas, carrots, apples and so on. 

What their rabbit candy to us and it is our responsibility as a rabbit owners to limit your intake of these foods. Too many of them and, like the man with the candy, while the waist will expand deteriorating teeth. 

This is not to say that we can not feed our rabbit food, but they should be seen as a treat only. Not only will this help your rabbit, it will also help your wallet - treats sold in petshops for rabbits tend to be high in sugar and low in nutrients, not to mention expensive, so instead of eating natural treats is a good idea. 

Treating an integral part of the lives of rabbits and has a variety of uses. For example, they can be used when training your rabbit for a simple voice command, as an inducement to rabbit overweight or lazy to exercise more (to hide them from rabbits), as a way to stimulate the nervous rabbit into a carrier or cage, or just as a reward for good behavior rabbit home. 

In the case of parts, the main bulk (approx. 80%) of the rabbit diet should always be of good quality hay. pellets (approx. 10%) and green, leafy vegetables (approx. 10%) were fed with this every day. Natural treats can be fed in small amounts such as a piece of banana at a time.

Abscesses In Rabbit

Abscesses

Mouth Abscesses

An abscess is a pocket of fluid and pus caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses are relatively common in domestic rabbit ...

Description

An abscess is a pocket of fluid and pus caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses are relatively common in domestic rabbits and can be placed anywhere on the body of the rabbit.

Abscesses can be caused by a bite, cut or other wound or occurs in the mouth due to dental disease. They can also be caused by foreign bodies such as grass seed or wood chips to be embedded in the skin of a rabbit or dessert.

Symptom

Mouth abscess

- Rabbits eat less or not at all, saliva or drop bits of food

Skin abscess

- Tumors that are hard on the body of the rabbit

Prevention / Treatment

First abscess must be drained of pus and fluid in it. This is usually done under general anesthesia. The area should be kept clean and sometimes have to stay open to allow the pus to reduce fully. Antibiotics are usually given to reduce infection.

Abscesses can be difficult to treat and can be painful for the rabbit so painkillers are often prescribed. The hospital stay is usually required.

Netherland Dwarf Rabbit

Netherland Dwarf

Netherland Dwarf

The Netherland Dwarf rabbits are one nation that is very small and has a dense, spherical appearance. They are timed, lively, active and love to climb.

Size: Dwarf

Hair type: Short

Origins

The Netherland Dwarf developed in the Netherlands in the 1930s from Poland White (England) and selected strains of wild rabbits. A breed standard was established in 1940, with a maximum weight of 1.5 kg and allows all colors are known. Netherland dwarf originally almost always the wild (Agouti) is gray, but the further development of the type produced in black, steel gray and sable color. Almost every color known since it was achieved through cross marriage. The Netherland Dwarf introduced to the UK during the 1940s and to the United States in the late 1960s and has become one of the most popular breeds in the world. Most rabbits sold in pet stores or Netherland Dwarf Netherland dwarf cross-breeds.

Appearance

The Netherland Dwarf is one of a very small range of special weight 700g-1.2kg (1 ½-2½lbs). 

The Netherland Dwarf has, compact spherical appearance. The body is short and wide with a round and short legs. Short head, large and round with a profile that is curved and small erect ears about 5cm (2in) long. 

The Netherland Dwarf have a short, soft hair.

Colour

• White (red or blue-eyed)
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Purple
• Sable Siam
• Siam Smoke Pearl
• Sable Point
• Tortoiseshell
• Agouti
• Chestnut
• Opal
• lynx
• chinchilla
• Squirrel
• Tan
• Fox
• Sable Marten
• Smoke Pearl Marten
• Silver Marten
• Otter
• Orange
• Fawn
• Steel
• Himalayan
• Broken Patterns

Netherland Dwarf

Temperament

Netherland Dwarf shy and live. Tenderness and understanding needed to win their confidence and bring out the best in their personalities. They are very active and playful, loves to hike and can be quite mischievous. Despite its small size, they require a lot of space because they like to run and can jump very high. Netherland Dwarf inappropriate with children. They tend to fear and can become aggressive. 

The Netherland Dwarf has a reputation for being nervous and aggressive. Originally from Poland was very lively (English) and wild rabbit, Netherland dwarf early enough 'wild' as most legacy behavior. Breeding stock is selected based on the characteristics and behavior Dwarf remained poor during the development of the breed. As the breed became established, many farmers put greater emphasis on temperament and Dwarf Netherlands have become somewhat calmer and kinder. Men tend to be more aggressive than women.

Special Requirements

Netherland Dwarf prone to dental disease , an often fatal inherited conditions . Select a rabbit with a good temperament and low risk of dental problems down - for generations , from the leading breeders or rescue centers

Mini Lop Rabbit

Miniature Lop ( UK )

Mini Lop (UK)

Miniature Lop breed profiles, most children of his lop-eared, known in the US as Holland Lop. Mini Lops are alive, active social and rabbits with a dense layer and a stocky build.

Size: Small / Medium

Hair type: Medium

Origins

The Lop Thumbnail in the UK fell from first dwarf Lops developed in the Netherlands in 1950, known as the Holland Lops or Dwarf Lops. 

Dutch rabbit judge and breeder, Adrianne de Cock, is generally credited with developing the Holland Lop. He set out to create a miniature French Lop, by crossing the Dutch Dwarf Lop France, and while this does not result in a lop-eared rabbit, go cross the English Lops proved to be more successful. It was difficult to breed Dwarf Lops were quite small, but also has a good ear car (the effect produced Netherland Dwarf rabbit, and also introduces a variety of colors, but resulted in numerous erect ears rabbit). 

Year careful selective breeding rabbits resulted in very similar in type to French Lop yet much smaller, and Holland Lops about 2 kg was first shown in 1964. These were imported to the UK in 1970, and selectively bred to produce Dwarf Lop breed in England , recognized in 1977 by the breed standard weight around 2 kg. Meanwhile, Holland Lop breed society was established in the Netherlands in 1970, with the aim of breeding Holland Lops to 1.5  kg. The smaller Holland Lops then imported into Britain in 1980, and grew up with the smallest of the established Dwarf Lop breed Mini Lop to develop. 

The Miniature Lop Rabbit recognized by the British Council in 1994, with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg, and although it shares a common origin with Dwarf Lop, is considered a separate breed. (Minimum weight for Dwarf Lop breed standard was increased to 1.9 kg in 2000, establishing a clear distinction between simple and clear image Lop heavier and bigger Dwarf Lop). The Miniature Lop, Mini Lop often called, has become one of the most popular pet breeds and events. (The Miniature Lop known as Holland Lop in the United States, the United States Mini Lop most similar to Dwarf Lop in English.)

Appearance

The Miniature Lop is the smallest of lop-eared breeds, weighs about 1.4-1.6kg (3-3½lbs). 

Miniature Lops have a stocky build, with short body, thick-set, round thighs and short, powerful legs.The head is broad with a highly curved profile, and, wide thick ear hanging on the side of the head.

Miniature Lops may be self-colored (solid color) or white patches on the head, chest and legs.

Miniature Lops have a dense coat of soft, medium-length hair.

Colour

• White
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Agouti
• Chinchilla
• Opal
• Sable Siam
• Siam smoke
• Sealpoint
• Sooty Fawn
• Fox
• Marten Sable
• Fawn
• Orange
• Steel
• Butterfly

Temperament

Small lops rabbit pretty lively , though generally good-natured and friendly. 

They are active , fun, and social and will thrive on attention .

Special Requirements

Mini Lops prone to dental disease , a fatal condition that is often inherited. 

Select a rabbit with a low risk of dental problems down - from generation to generation , from reputable breeders or rescue centers

Mini Lion Lop Rabbit

Miniature Lion Lop ( UK )

Mini Lion Lop

Breed profile Miniature Lion Lop, rabbit offspring latest development by Lionhead rabbit junction with Mini Lops. Are small rabbit with a mane of long hair around the head, active and social in character, mini lion lops are popular pets.

Size: Small / Medium

Hair type: Medium

Origins

The Miniature Lion Lop ( Mini Lion Lop) is one of the newest and rabbit breeds were developed by Lionhead rabbit junction with small children falling. The Lionhead born in Europe as a result of a genetic mutation that causes hair growth 'mane' on the head. Lionhead is a large gene mutation before satin rabbits in 1932, and unlike other fur gene mutation is dominant. The breed developed in England from Lionhead rabbit imported with the gene 'mane', bred with other small children and descendants wool Dwarf. At the beginning of the development of the breed Lionhead, genes mane 'is introduced in England Miniature Lop breed (known as Holland Lop in the US). 

How genes 'mane' dominant through Lionhead purebred with other types, like Mini Lop, Lionhead produce offspring with genes. Mini Lion Lop was developed by selective breeding Mini Lops, Lionheads and hybrid Mini-Lop / Lionhead to establish breed standards of today. The Miniature Lion Lop is officially recognized by the British Rabbit Council in 2004, initially in several varieties, although some more colors since been recognized. (Lionheads been crossed with the Dwarf Lop largest (equivalent to Mini Lop in the US), for the production of nano Lops with a mane of Lionhead. This is commonly known as the Lion Lops, but not recognized by the British Rabbit Council). Lionheads were imported into the US from about 2000, in which both Lionhead and Lionhead Lop-eared offspring under development, but there has been recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).

Colour

recognized in the UK:

• White (red or blue eyes)
• Black
• Blue
• Agouti
• Orange
• Fawn
• Sooty Fawn
• Black Fox
• Black Otter
• Siamese Sable
• Siam smoke
• Opal
• Steel
• Beige
• Butterflies 

The Mini Lion Lop growing race is not recognized in the United States.

Temperament

 Miniature Lion Lops is very lively rabbit, although generally good-natured and friendly. They are active, fun and social and thrive on attention.

As Mini Lion Lop is a new type and still under development in many areas, the temperament may vary depending on the descent used to develop each line.

Special Requirements

Miniature Lion Lops susceptible to dental disease, a potentially fatal condition that is often hereditary. 

Select a rabbit with a good temperament and low risk of dental problems inherited from reputable breeders or rescue centers. 

Mini Lion Lops require additional treatment, the manes 'wool' must be swept once a week to prevent matting, the daily care required during moulting. 

Mini Lion Lops higher risk of hairballs in the developing world, which can cause fatal digestive problem.

Mini Rex Rabbit

Mini Rex

Mini Rex Rabbit

Breed Profile Mini Rex rabbits. The first 'mini' Rex rabbits bred in the Netherlands, the result of crossbreeding Rex with Dwarf Dutch rabbit. They rabbit is very active and can be noisy and fun.

Size: Small

Hair Type: Short

Origins

The first 'mini' Rex rabbits bred in the Netherlands, the result of crossbreeding Netherland Dwarf with Rex rabbit. They were exhibited in the Netherlands in 1966, as the Netherland Dwarf with Rex coat, and usually called Dwarf Rex. This rabbit rex developed both in the UK and the US for a species much like Rex standard of the Netherland Dwarf. The first Mini Rex Castor usually colored, but most varieties developed through further Dwarf Rex cross. Physical and coat also improved with a small cross-Rex Mini Rex rabbits with standard. Mini Rex is recognized in the US in 1988, and in England in 1990, the breed standard is very similar to Rex standard, except for the smaller size.

Appearance

Rabbits Mini Rex are small, weighing about 1.6-2 kg (3 ½ 4½lbs). 

Mini Rex rabbit has a medium build, a round, solid-looking with strong legs, large head and erect ears. Mini Rex has short hair, soft, about 1.25 centimeters or ½inch long. Coat dense, smooth and level with the company, luxurious property. Rex rabbits have curly whiskers.

Colour

generally recognized:

• Castor
• Black
• Blue
• White
• Brown
• Sable
• Seal
• Chinchilla
• Tortoiseshell
• Lynx
• Opal
• Himalayan 

recognized in the US:

• Red
• Lilac
• Black Otter
• Broken 

recognized in the UK:

• Smoke Pearl
• Orange
• Fawn
• Cinnamon
• Dalmatian
• Harlequin 

Temperament

Mini Rex rabbit is more alive than the general standard Rex, but still generally good and relaxed. They are intelligent and affectionate, very mother (often nurture other rabbits), and enjoy the company. Mini Rex rabbits are very active and can be noisy and fun. I'm not so good with the children because they are more alive, smaller and more fragile.

Special Requirements

Mini Rex does not need to care, if necessary, can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Mini Rex rabbits are prone to sore hocks

Mini Lop Rabbit

Mini Lop (USA)

Mini Lop Rabbit

Profile Mini Lop breed, a breed dwarf lop American comes from Lop Germany, crossed with chinchillas. Similar to the Dwarf British Lop, Mini Lops are friendly and enjoy the company of others and rabbits.

Size: Smal/Medium

Hair Type: Medium

Origins

Mini Lop is a descendant of Klein Widder, a dwarf lop types derived from Lop Germany, crossed with chinchillas. Widder Klein arrived in the United States are imported from Germany in 1972 from a breeder in California, Bob Herschbach, who try to improve their species. 

Li crossed with French Lop and Chinchilla standard, followed by subsequent selective breeding to reduce its size. First exhibited in 1974, Klein Widder still needed improvements to generate more interest in the breed. Change the name to the Mini Lop, and enlisting the help of other breeders to develop smaller, more compact types, the result more attractive and support. 

A Mini Lop club began in 1978, the breed recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association in 1980, and Mini Lop has become very popular in the 1980s and 90s. Although the recent increase is less Holland Lop, Mini Lop remains one of the most popular pet and show rabbits. (Mini Lop in the United States is the most similar to Dwarf Lop in the UK and Holland Lop known as Miniature Lop in the UK).

Appearance

Mini Lop rabbits are small and medium-sized, weighing about 2-3 kg (4 ½-6½lbs). 

Mini Lops have a large build, with short stature, stocky, round thighs and short, powerful legs. Wide head has a wide forehead and cheeks, and thick ear hanging wide side of the head. 

Mini Lops can be white spots in solid colors or has had on the head, chest and legs (route pattern). 

Mini Lops have a dense coat of soft, medium-length hair.

Colour

• White (red or blue eyes)
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Purple
• Orange
• Chinchilla
• Chestnut Agouti
• Lynx
• Opal
• Broken
• Tri-color

Temperament

Mini Lops rabbits generally good-natured and friendly. I'm pretty active, fun, and enjoy the company of others and rabbits. If used properly, they usually get pretty good with children and other pets.

Special Requirements

Mini Lops can be prone to dental disease, a potentially fatal condition that is often hereditary. Select a rabbit with a low risk of dental problems inherited from reputable breeders or rescue centers.

Lionhead Rabbit

Lionhead

Lionhead Rabbit

Lionhead breed profile, one of the descendants of the last rabbit, named for the mane of long hair standing on the edge around the head. They are a small rabbit, lively and energetic but good-natured.

Size: Small / Medium

Hair type: Medium

Origins

The race Lionhead rabbit is one of the newest and has been developed as a result of a genetic mutation that causes hair growth 'mane' on the head. In nature, mutations occur quite frequently, and many descendants still arise from mutations through selective breeding program. 

Lionhead is a large gene mutation before satin rabbits in 1932, and unlike other fur gene mutation is dominant. This means that Lionhead rabbit crossed with normal rabbit will still transmit the genes 'mane' for some children, producing more Lionheads. There are several accounts of where the mutation first occurred Lionhead; some sources say he was born in Belgium, because of the intersection of Swiss Fox with Belgian dwarf rabbits dwarf rabbit to make long-layered, with the offspring then raised with Dwarf Angora. 

Another source said that the mutation occurs only in the litter of purebred Dwarf Angoras , with Lionhead dominant genes spread through the Dwarf Angora breed in Europe. Undesirable traits in Angora dwarf, has tried to regulate genes in a new type of "Tete de Lion '. Whatever its origin, the Lionhead definitely born in Europe, and dwarf angora plays an important role in the early development. Rabbit with genes 'mane' imported into the UK and grew up with other small wool breed and Dwarf breeds , to develop the kind of Lionhead, as we know it today. ( The Netherlands Dwarf has a strong influence on the construction of a compact body shape and small ears of the breed standard, and also introduces a variety of colors). 

The Lionhead officially recognized by the British Rabbit Council in 2002, in all colors and patterns are known. Lionheads imported in the United States around 2000, in which proliferate under development but not yet recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder Association.

Appearance

Lionhead is a small rabbit, weighing about 1.3-1.7kg (3-3¾lbs). 

Lionhead rabbit has a compact, medium build with short stature, broad and round. The head is large, slightly rounded and close-set on the body, with short, erect ears. Lionheads have soft, medium-length hair on the body, with the 'mane' soft wool, 5-7cm (2-3inch) long, standing on the edge around the head and extends to the 'bib' on his chest. 

Nurseries Lionheads faithful to the breed standard is not easy. Rabbits having inherited two dominant genes (MM) will have a double mane; maned twin baby rabbits had normal feathers on the head and back that extend to form vee in the tail, with the hips and bare belly. As they grow, the body develops a normal fur, with a thick head of hair more wool in the head, shoulders and chest, and expand in the form of V-neck back. Many Lionheads double mane have excess hair on the sides and a few tufts may develop at the tip of the ear, this is regarded as an error in the case of series. 

Lionhed Rabbit

Rabbits inherit a dominant gene and a recessive gene (Mm) will only mane; maned rabbit single child had a normal fur, when they grow up they develop more wool around the head and ears are often thinned by an adult. Single rabbit mane usually hybrid, the result of crossing a double mane rabbits with normal rabbit. Crossing two single rabbit produces some mane (MM) double mane, some (mm) single rabbit mane and some rabbits inherits two recessive genes (mm) will have a normal fur. As double rabbit mane often develop too many feathers, and a single rabbit maned normally lose some of their mane in adulthood, multiply by Lionhead ideal is complex.

Colour

All colors can be found in other types recognized in Britain, 

• Generally white (red or blue eyes)
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Purple
• Siam Sable
• Siamese Smoke Pearl
• Sable Point
• Tortoiseshell
• Agouti
• Castagna
• Opal
• Lynx
• Chinchilla
• squirrel
• Tan
• Fox
• Sable Marten
• Smoke Pearl Marten
• Silver Marten
• Otter
• Orange
• Fawn
• Steel
• Butterfly

Lionhead breed is not recognized in the United States, but is experiencing a growth in many colors on top, including broken model.

Temperament

Lionheads generally good-natured rabbit, though lively and often shy. Tenderness and understanding needed to win their confidence and bring out the best of their personality. They can be very outgoing and sociable and will thrive on attention. 

They are usually energetic, active and playful, and despite its small size, requires a lot of space to run and play. Lionheads generally not recommended with children because they need an experienced management. 

They tend to be easily startled and may become aggressive. Some Lionheads may have a more passionate, or even aggressive. Lionhead is a kind of new and still under development in many countries, temperament can vary slightly depending descent used to develop each line.

Special Requirements

Lionhead rabbits may be more sensitive than other breeds to dental disease, a potentially fatal condition that is often hereditary. 

Select a rabbit with a good temperament and low risk of dental problems inherited from reputable breeders or rescue centers. 

Lionheads require additional treatment, the manes 'wool' must be swept once a week to prevent matting, the daily care required during moulting. 

Lionheads higher risk of hairballs in the developing world, which can cause gastrointestinal fatal.