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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[thub]

My Holland is only 2.5 pounds but she has an enormous personality. If you want cute, silly, goofy, fun loving, affectionate. This is for you. They can be a little bossy and sassy but put all together they are so amazing.

[lucypelisek]

my holland lop is still a baby (only 3 months) but he is SO sweet and such a good boy. His name is Oliver and he is so energetic yet will sit with you and watch tv haha he's the cutest little bunny

[squirrelly]

I had a Holland Lop named Bob. "Dinge the Dirty Rabbit, " "Robert Rabbit, " "Bob the Bunny, " "Beelzebob, " "Carpet Chameleon, " were his nicknames. He died 10/10/10 at 10 years old. About a year before he died, he developed a cyst on the side of his face that we had to get drained and keep clean constantly. Other than that, he had no health issues. That cyst was horrible, though.

[andradamuresan]

Yes..mine is just adorable and I love her just like she is my kid🥰

[alyssaowens]

Mine is the sweetest boy. He's still a baby but he went into gi stasis this weekend and having to syringe feed him and he didn't bite or anything(mind you we aren't fully bonded yet and he was still amazing) he does throw stuff at me lol especially pinecones and nibble at my skin but doesn't hurt me

[zamwastaken]

I saw one named Oreo at a park today and now I want one so badly. They are amazing.

[Itsjosemiranda]

Excellent and to the point educational video. Great. Work 👏💯👍💡

[JohnSmith-zwtr]

I have a female Lop, her name is Polly Anna. Although we should have named her, “Killer.” Alow me to explain.

I rescued Polly from a pet store. I found her in the corner of the cage waiting to die. 2 larger fat rabbits were laying in front of the food and water.

The pet store was very negligent on how they cared for their rabbits. She was 5 weeks old partially blind from cataracts and absolutely (no exaggeration) skin and bones. She is a white and grey colored rabbit. But, her fur was yellow with urine stains. It took a few baths to get the stain and smell out.

When I got her home, she ate about 8 oz of rabbit food in 3 hours and drank a whole water bottle 12 oz. when a woke up the next morning, the food and water bowl was empty again. She eventually gained weight and is now healthy. But, the cataracts are still there.

Now, she constantly trying to lick my face and arms and attacks anyone who gets near me. Never seen a rabbit act like this one. My wife is afraid of her. When she bites, she bites down to the bone. She growls like a dog when anyone else gets close. I’ve never seen anything like her before.

I think my daughter teases her in her cage when no one is looking and I’m not home. So, one time Polly was out of the cage and my daughter came by. Polly leaped through the air without warning with her mouth open wide (like a rabbit yawn) and teeth exposed trying to bite her. Luckily, Polly’s aim was off due to her cataracts.

We have other rabbits, Polly is over 2 years old now. And, the entire time we’ve had her; she will hump any other rabbit she can get her paws on. And, this has never let up. We can’t let her be around the other rabbits since they get irritated with the constant chasing them around.

She doesn’t like to be outside, wants to held constantly and would rather be picked up than given a treat. One time, I hadn’t picked her up in a few days out of having a very busy week. Well, she had pulled out almost half of her fur.

She thumps, whines (whines like a dog) and runs around in a circle when she wants to be picked up. Believe it or not, she will stay out for hours (5-6 hours) before signaling she wants to go back to her cage to pee. Once in her cage, she runs to the corner, pees then signals to be picked up again. She honks loudly when she is displeased with something.

She is quite a rabbit

[helenmaria]

I have 1 Holland lop and 1 non lop.i love my little bunny's💛🌈🐇🐰🕊🌹🌺

[saoap]

this video lost me when they said that i needed a hutch for my rabbit LMFAO. My mini lop is free roam and litter trained, and he doesnt have bad chewing habbits at all. It depends on personalities. Think of it like you getting a puppy, you pick them out for their personality, not just because of the spots.

[EmilyBrown-px]

I saw one named Oreo at a park today and now I want one so badly. They

[denskr]

I used to have one and she was amazing. Any time we brought her up from the basement she would lay on your chest and scratch at you for pets, or if she didn't want attention she'd go lay behind the couch. Watch out for carpeting though, she tore up a strip of mine doing bunny stuff.

[jeffnew]

I read that the majority of lop rabbits are hard of hearing or deaf, but this seems to be rarely mentioned.

[djray]

6:34 Not entirely true. Some will destroy stuffs regardless of care given to them, and mine just so happens to behave that way (I did everything the correct way for him and he'll still prefer destroying furniture over playing with people)

[darladowhaniuk]

❤️my holland lop I got him at 3mo.he is 2yrs now he is house liter trained was difficult until he was nutered he is doing great now I love him so much I worked with him consistently all summer and he is now trained he goes outside my yard is not fenced but he is trained and has never went outside of my yard priamiter...I am concerned though I never see him drinking water. also I need to learn how to trim his nails...it scears me.
and I'm concerned about the fur on the bottom of his feet it feels matted here and there...he is my only pet but my daughter and her cat lived with us for a while at first he was territorial and was pooping here and there outside his box at first then it stopped and they were cute together...most of the time... lol...although they played good the morning bucky realized little bit the cat bed and her and her stuff was no longer in half of his space...he was acting like a kid on Christmas morning and he was running 90 miles an hr through the house and doing binkeys LOL...IF I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN I WOULD PICK HIM BUT I WISH I WOOULD HAVE CAME HOME WITH HIS SISTER OR BROTHER BECAUSE NOW I FEEL BAD HE DOESNT HAVE A BUNNY FRIEND. I SURE LOVE MY BUCKY ❤️

[mb-qjyo]

I have one I’m obsessed with my fatball she’s even cuter now that she’s grown she’s a naughty girl though I don’t have her caged I have her in my patio and full of plants and little houses for her. Bunnies are a lot of work think really hard before you get one because it’s just not the same as having a dog or cat they are only for a certain type of household. They can destroy your home so just be careful before you decide to get a bunny.

[ellsbergeoknvcc]

i recommend do not let your rabbit outside. rabbits are small and don't have big defense so it can easily get picked up by a predator

[memeburas]

Mine is very destructive i used to let her roam the house but she chews everything walls floor’s anything that dont run . so i only let her out a few hours now in one room she bullies the dogs

[santa-zb]

Love the video AND holland lops!! But i’m pretty sure the males do tend to be larger than the females!!

[santa-zb]

ALSO you said to “very rarely” bathe your rabbits unless they are very dirty.. well.. NEVER EVER EVER bathe your rabbits! This could lead to hypothermia as they already have trouble regulating their temperature and if the water is at the wrong temperature could also put them into shock!!! If you have a special needs rabbit, an elderly rabbit, or just a rabbit that doesn’t seem to groom itself (which is very rarely the case) you can “bathe” it with a damp cloth. You need to check your facts before you tell others about this— you could be putting bunnies in danger. 🙏🙏