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Description<\/h3>\n
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As the name suggests, Holland Lop rabbits originated in Holland. Stacy Hyatt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Holland Lops dial up the cuteness factor to high. Small and lop-eared, looking at them usually makes people\u2019s hearts melt. It\u2019s one of the most popular breeds in the United States.<\/p>\n

The Holland Lop weighs no more than 4 pounds and has average length, rollback fur, and the distinctive lop ears. The standard of perfection for the breed calls for Holland Lops to have a compact body type that is short, massive, and thickset. It also specifies the ideal for the head, ears, fur, and other characteristics.<\/p>\n

Colors<\/h3>\n
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Holland Lop rabbits are available in many colors and patterns. Murphy’s Lops<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Part of the charm of the Holland Lop is the variety of colors available in the breed. Numerous colors are available across several groups.<\/p>\n

Self Group:<\/strong> Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Ruby-Eyed White, Blue-Eyed White
\nAgouti Group:<\/strong> Chestnut, Chocolate, Chinchilla, Chocolate Chinchilla, Lynx, Opal, Squirrel
\nBroken:<\/strong> Any color with white
\nPointed White:<\/strong> Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac
\nShaded:<\/strong> Sable Point, Seal, Tortoise (black, blue, chocolate, or lilac), Siamese Sable, Smoke Pearl
\nTan:<\/strong> Otter (black, blue, chocolate, lilac)
\nTicked:<\/strong> Gold-Tipped or Silver-Tipped Steels in Black, Chocolate, Blue, or Lilac
\nWide Band:<\/strong> Cream, Fawn, Frosty, Orange, Red, Tricolors<\/p>\n

History<\/h3>\n

\"NetherlandsAccording to the brief history on the website<\/a> of the Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club and the book \u201cDomestic Rabbits And Their Histories\u201d by Bob Whitman, this breed took more than a decade to develop. Adrian de Cock, a rabbit breeder in Holland, began the process in 1949. The origin breeds included mainly French Lops and Netherland Dwarfs, with one English Lop in the mix. The Holland Lop breed was recognized by the national rabbit club in the Netherlands in 1964. The breed arrived in the United States in the mid-1970s. It was recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association at the 1979 convention in Tucson, Arizona, and shown for the first time as an official ARBA breed at the 1980 convention. Since then, it has grown to be one of the most popular rabbit breeds.<\/p>\n

Personality<\/h3>\n
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Holland Lops had their first official showing at the 1980 ARBA convention. Murphy’s Lops<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Individual rabbit personalities vary, but the majority of Holland Lops do share some personality traits. Holland Lops as a breed are friendly, and male Holland Lops might be friendlier than females.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Holland Lop Rabbit is an easygoing and easy-to-handle rabbit,\u201d says Stacy Hyatt, zone 6 director of the Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club. \u201cBucks are very outgoing and love to be pets. Does are a little shyer and can go through a nippy stage when they want to be bred, but this passes with age. They are very sweet, just not quite as animated as the bucks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dyan Murphy of Murphy\u2019s Lops<\/a> in central Pennsylvania also remarked on the male personality.<\/p>\n

\u201cI personally have some boys that will come when called and will circle around my feet and put their feet up on me looking for attention,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Care<\/h3>\n
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Can you see the beautiful blue eyes of this blue-eyed white Holland Lop? Leah Cheri Morales\/Soft Paws Haven<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Holland Lop rabbits require the same care as most pet rabbits. This means offering proper diet<\/a>, housing<\/a>, and companionship. Rabbits mainly eat hay; it’s the bulk of their diet. Some rabbit-specific pellets add necessary vitamins and minerals. You can also offer vegetables and limited quantities of fruit, plus some healthy treats.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important aspects to caring for your rabbit is to make sure they have UNLIMITED fresh water and as much hay as they would want to eat,\u201d Hyatt says. \u201cHay keeps the digestive tract regular and productive. A good-quality pellet is necessary for nutrition, but hay and water are essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murphy says that Holland Lops are good pets for adults and for children 9 years and older. She recommends that anyone considering owning Holland Lops watch the rabbits for any signs of illness and also interact with the rabbits daily.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn owner who has the time to devote to them and to interact with them on a regular basis is preferred over an owner who plans to put them in a cage and then ignore them,\u201d Murphy says. \u201cMost thrive on social interaction with their owners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rabbits are social animals, so it\u2019s best to adopt them in pairs or groups. If you share your life with rabbits, expect to interact with them daily for several hours. Out-of-cage time is special for bonding and also for letting your rabbits kick up their heels and enjoy themselves.<\/p>\n

Handling rabbits takes extreme care. Rabbits have delicate skin that can tear and fragile bones. Most rabbits don\u2019t enjoy being held, and petting is usually only permitted by people the rabbit trusts. It\u2019s also true that some rabbits might not ever allow petting because they\u2019re not comfortable with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike most rabbits, they generally do not feel safe when being held unless they are held correctly,\u201d Murphy says. \u201cUnfortunately, they are a smaller breed and easier to injure than some of the larger breeds.”<\/p>\n

Health<\/h3>\n

\u201cHollands are susceptible to the same ailments as other breeds of rabbits,\u201d Murphy says. \u201cHaving owned some other breeds, I think they may have a bit more sensitive digestive system than some other larger breeds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murphy adds that some of the common rabbit ailments she watches for include enteritis in baby rabbits under 8 weeks of age, gut stasis, and bloat.<\/p>\n

Hyatt considers Holland Lops a hardy breed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey very rarely suffer from ailments,\u201d Hyatt says. \u201cAll rabbits can be affected by ear mites or fur mites from lack of husbandry, management, and cleanliness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murphy recommends grooming Holland Lops during molting to minimize the amount of fur they ingest when they clean themselves. This can prevent fur blockage in the digestive tract. She also cautions against bathing rabbits, which can cause undo stress. Spot cleaning can be done as needed, but she warns never to submerge rabbits.<\/p>\n

How do you know if your rabbit has an internal medical problem? Consulting with your veterinarian is always the best option, and your rabbit might give you some clues.<\/p>\n

\u201cI generally tell owners that what goes in must come out,\u201d Murphy says. \u201cIf the rabbit isn’t eating or drinking, there is an issue. If the rabbit is not pooping, there is an issue. If the poop is not formed, there is an issue. We need to be always looking for signs of problems as they will hide their illness from us.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a further test, Murphy gives her rabbits a special treat each day. If they don\u2019t eat it right away, she knows something might be wrong.<\/p>\n

On The Internet<\/h3>\n

As with all things, you can find plenty of videos and photos about\u00a0Holland Lop rabbits on the Internet. Are these Holland Lops celebrities? You be the judge.<\/p>\n

PuiPui from Tokyo is on Instagram and\u00a0also on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

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