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The Miniature Lop Rabbit is known as the Holland Lop in the USA. The Miniature Lop is a small rabbit weighing a maximum of 3lb 8oz. It has a short, broad and well muscled body with little visible neck. It's chest is broad and deep with broad and strong shoulders. The front legs are thick, short and straight, the hind legs are short, strong and powerful. The coat is dense and of good length, roll back with an abundance of guard hairs. The legs, foot pads and ears are well furred. The head is bold and broad, the profile being strongly curved with a good width between the eyes, full cheeks and a broad muzzle. The eyes are bold, bright and large. There is a well developed crown with broad, thick ears which are rounded at the ends and carried close to the cheeks (BRC Breed Standards, 1996-2000)
The combination of it's small size and good nature makes this breed appealing to both pet owner and those interested in breeding and showing alike. And because they can be shown in any recognised colour or pattern, they provide a challenge to anyone interested in colour genetics…
Colour genetics has been a passion of mine since we began breeding and exhibiting rabbits.
I started developing the chocolate varieties in Miniature Lops with a Lilac Otter Buck called Galium. I have over time come to concentrate on the Chocolates rather than the lilacs through choice as I prefer the richness of the colour.
At present we have Black &Chocolate Self, Black
Otter, Black & Blue Foxes and my most favourite of all … the Chocolate Tortoiseshell.
Visit the National Miniature Lop Club Web Site
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