Flies, lice, and overgrown teeth are a few of these. Life expectancy of pet rabbits is up to 1012 years for the smaller breeds. French lop rabbits are one of the largest lopeared varieties in existence. The french lop is a small, furry and pleasant animal with long and floppy ears. Larger rabbits generally have shorter lifespans than dwarf rabbits.
On the contrary, larger breeds of lop eared rabbits usually survive for 5 6 years. You can differentiate a french lop from an english lop from their body. At the age of about eight months, the senior rabbits, known as frenchies weigh about 4. Here are 20 rare and beautiful dog breeds that youve probably never heard of until now duration. Bunny care ross rabbits home of the cuddliest, snuggliest. The breed is very suitable for commercial rabbit farming business for meat production. 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. Regular weekly grooming will keep it in top condition.
The mini lop is the smallest breed of the lop rabbit. They are slightly larger than mini rex rabbits and therefore more easily bred. On a par with giant dogs, the giant rabbit breeds do seem to have a shorter expected lifespan than. If a type of rex rabbit isnt specified, you can assume it is just the standard variety.
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. There are 5 breeds of lop eared rabbits in the usa. Painted trails french lop rabbitry, columbia station, ohio. I dont have pictures for every color, but at least the name and genotype is there. French lop rabbits have 28 teeth and an incredible fact, a french lop rabbits teeth never stop growing throughout its life. According to the guiness book of world records, the oldest rabbit in the world lived to the age of 18. You should not feed your french lop rabbit food thats not specific for rabbits. In their entire life span, they may be affected by the common health problems that all rabbits face.
A male rabbit is known as a buck, a female is a doe, and a young rabbit is a kit, or kitten. Just like dogs, miniature or dwarf breeds of rabbits tend to live longer than giant breeds. Bucks must be at least 11 pounds, does must be at least 11 12 pounds. My lop bun is also about 45lbs, in america i think that is called a mini lop. Giant rabbit care guidelines rabbit welfare association. Complete guide to care, lifespan, breed info, and faqs. French lop rabbits are very clean animals and will groom themselves and also each other. What is the life expectancy of holland lop bunnies. Dwarf rabbits, mini lops, and other little bunnies will typically live. The french lop is typically quite a large rabbit that can reach an average weight of 56kg at adulthood. When deciding to adopt one, it is important to pay attention to their particular needs the french lop rabbit weighs around 4.
Holland lop rabbits, mini lop rabbits, english lop rabbits, french lop rabbits, and american fuzzy lops. Rabbits, on the other hand, are a little trickier, though they do have an average lifespan just like other animals. 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. The french lop rabbit was mainly developed as a meat rabbit breed. 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. French lop rabbit breed, size, color, care and lifespan. The rise in life expectancy of pet rabbits increases the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease. Hop aboard as we explain their daily needs and important breed information. Rabbits were first used by the romans as sources of food and fur, and have been kept as pets in.
Their larger than life characters and enormous stature. Life spans of different rabbit breeds you must know pet. Life expectancy of the docile dwarf rabbit pet ponder. Therefore, due to their heavy body weight and large size, they look like more powerful. It is believed to have been produced by crossing two existing breeds, the english lop and the butterfly rabbit of france. The french lop rabbits are of good nature, social and have a. Bunny care home of the cuddliest, snuggliest french lop. 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. French lops have a substantial build, with a short, thickset body, rounded haunches and short, powerful legs. The ideal age for the female french lop to start breeding is 9 months old. The dwarf lop is a smalltomediumsized dwarf rabbit that can weigh up to 5 pounds. 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. 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. Our main goal at funny farm is to produce show quality french lops and that will be able to compete and be successful both on the show table and as brood doesherd bucks.
French lop rabbit breed information modern farming methods. Everyone wants their pet to live a long and healthy life and, by now, the lifespan of cats and dogs is fairly common knowledge. As rabbit breeds go, the mini lop has to be one of the cutest and adorable around. A giant rabbit should not be confused with an overweight rabbit, whose weight and. The french lop rabbit was first bred in france around 1850 and established in france as a rabbit for meat during the mid19th century. 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. Dwarf and mini lop rabbits have a life span of 9 10 years. 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. French lops have muscular bodies and come in a wide variety of colors including. Spayed or neutered house rabbits generally live 8 to 12 years. Among these five lopeared rabbit breeds, just about the only thing they have in common are their lopped ears. Ultimate list of all rabbit breeds coops and cages. Rabbits, like cats are good at grooming themselves, and just like cats they can suffer with fur balls. 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.
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. 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. Their life expectancy is similar to that of a normal rabbit, which is about 7 to 10 years. They also have a straight tail, a long head, long and fineboned fore feet, but fine and flat hind feet. Here are a few facts about rabbit longevity and life spans. 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. Rebeccas rabbitry french lops i have raised show quality, registered french lops since 2005. In rare cases, their life expectancy can be up to years as well. Whether youve had a rabbit friend for years or youre just contemplating getting one, read on to. They are friendly, social and have terrific personalities. The butterfly rabbit is still bred in france and can be seen at the grand prix show in paris.
If you take care of your lop eared rabbit, they will soon become your best furry. The french lop is the largest of the lopeared breeds weighing 4. French lops are a breed of rabbit first developed in france during the 19 th century. Belgian hare is known as among the brightest and most active domestic rabbits. Located in beautiful central pennsylvania, funny farm rabbitry strives to produce quality french lops. 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.
The most common health and lifespan problems which effect mini lops are. The french lop rabbits are very intelligent and heavyweight rabbit breeds. Domesticated rabbits live for an average life span of 68 years and can live as long as 1218 years. That said it is not unusual to loose one to illness at a younger age. 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. And was a very popular meat rabbit breed in the mid 19th century. What is the life expectancy of lopped ear rabbits, normally. Average life expectancy for rabbits including lop breeds is 5 10 years. Before you go ahead and get a rabbit you need to be sure that you can afford to keep it. The mini lop possesses blood from the netherland dwarf, the dwarf lop and, from 1952, the english lop. 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. The french lop is a breed of domestic rabbit developed in france in the 19th century from the. A well cared for, happy house rabbit has an average life expectancy of 8 to 12 years of age. Striving for big rabbits conforming to the arba standard of perfection.
The holland lop rabbits life span is about 5 7 years. 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. The french lop is typically quite a large rabbit that can reach an average. The mini lop should be housed in a cage with ample space. The lovely french lop usually weighs in at around fourandahalf kilogrammes, but can weigh more and can live to be five years 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. The average life span of a french lop is about 5 years. A domestic rabbit kept as a pet may be considered a pocket pet, depending on its size. I thought they had a normal rabbit lifespan, 6 to 9 years. Dry roughage used in rabbit feeding includes alfalfa hay and clover hays high in. They are, after all, amazingly small, delectably pudgy, and. 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. The shelter i got her from said that rabbits of this size can live 810yrs.
This rabbit rose in popularity in neighboring european countries such as the netherlands, belgium and even germany. 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. So, if you dont see a picture of a certain color you can check the other lop color guides too. You should always avoid food for farm rabbits because in many cases it is meant to fatten them up. They have agile legs and a long, slender body with a life expectancy of at least ten years. The broad head has a wide forehead and full cheeks, and. The mini lop is a great garden pet as well as an excellent house rabbit. Dwarf or miniature rabbit breeds live longer than bigger or giant breeds. Congestive heart failure in rabbits esther van praag the rise in life expectancy of pet rabbits increases the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease.
The french lop rabbit is one of the larger breeds of lop eared rabbits weighing 4. Although historically seen as a childs pet, rabbits arent really suitable for small children. But i think size is the best indicator of life expectancy, not so much breed. Similar to other breeds, a lop rabbit can even survive for 10 years after undergoing the neutering procedure.
We are a closed rabbitry, we dont allow visitors on our property for the safety and health of. Rebeccas rabbitry french lop color guide in washington state. Outside of the uk the breed is sometimes known as the dwarf lop. It has an average lifespan of 9 to 10 years but can live longer with proper care and mental stimulation. 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. 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. Heart disease is often detected only at a late stage only. We have a2 6mo old males, white with grey spots and all black available now. French lop color guide this is a complete list of all the arba showable french lop varieties. Florida lop rabbits a video about french lop rabbits. Unlike many other mammals, rabbits do not have a regular heat cycle.
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