Archive for the 'Medium Rabbit Breeds' Category

Cashmere Lop Rabbit

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The cashmere lop rabbit has long, dense, soft hair. They have long, floppy ears, and will weigh around five pounds as an adult. They live over five years, but must be bred starting between five and six months, or else their pelvic bones fuse. If you are trying to breed these, it is important to [...]

Standard Rex Rabbit & Mini Rex

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Meet the Rex, Large and Small Rex rabbits come in two main types, the Standard Rex, and its’ smaller cousin, the Mini Rex. Both breeds have a luxurious, velvety fur that was once the main reason they were bred, as it’s coat was in high demand by the fur trade, although that practice has all [...]

Adorable Angoras- A Basic Introduction

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Angora Rabbit Basics Angora Rabbits are cute and cuddly, and are often raised for their desirable fur, which is used to make soft, warm yarn. They have abundant coats, and their wool is fairly expensive and highly popular. How difficult are they to care for? Caring for the Coat Angora rabbits require more grooming than [...]

English Spot Rabbits

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

English Spot Rabbits – Professional Show Offs The English Rabbit, also known as the English Spot Rabbit is one of the oldest breeds of show rabbit in the world. The original English rabbit was traditionally white and black, or white and blue, but since the 1920s show associations have accepted many other colors including chocolate, [...]

Dwarf Lop Rabbit

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The Dwarf Lop – Colorful and Cuddly A Dwarf Lop is very similar in appearance to its’ similarly sized cousin, the Mini Lop. The only real difference is size, the Dwarf Lop being larger by a pound or so on average. Both breeds make great pets, but as the Dwarf Lop lives to an average [...]