Small Rabbit Breeds

There are a number of wild rabbit species in the United States and some are faring far worse than others. One of the most endangered is the Pygmy rabbit. Once upon a time an abundance of these tiny creatures (on average they weigh under a pound) lived in the Great Basin of the United States, [...]

In the late 1970s one Bonnie Seeley, a rabbit breeder from New Jersey, set about trying to breed a long haired wooly rabbit that was easier to groom than other long haired breeds. The result was the Jersey Wooly, a small rabbit, usually between 3 and 4 pounds that has an abundance of fur and [...]

Enderby Island is the northern most island of the group known as the Auckland Islands, which lie about 150 miles away from New Zealand. They were first discovered in 1806 and quickly became a popular destination for whalers and seal hunters. A number of shipwrecks occurred, and in response a number of pigs, cattle and [...]

Dutch Rabbits – One of the Rabbit Fancier’s Greatest Challenges
One of the most popular shows breeds in the world these days is the Dutch rabbit.
They are characterized by their very distinctive markings. This makes them extremely challenging to breed for show purposes, as for Dutch rabbits to show successfully their markings must be in a [...]

Cute, Cuddly and Economical
The Mini Rex is now the most shown breed in the world, and one of the most popular with pet owners. Yet they have only actually been around since the mid eighties, when Mona Berryhill, a breeder from Texas, successfully bred a Dwarf Rex to a Lynx Rex.
So what is it [...]

Mini Lop Rabbits – Adorable Imports with a Mysterious Past
Among the smallest of the rabbit breeds, the Mini Lop is popular throughout the world as both a pet and a breeding rabbit.
Mini Lops were originally bred from a rarer German lop called the “Kleine Widder” and an unknown form of smaller rabbit, quite which one [...]

The Lionhead Lop- Cute and Cuddly Newcomer
The Lionhead Lop, bred from a Holland Lop and a Lionhead Rabbit, is a relative newcomer on the scene, first appearing in America in 1999.
Just like its bigger cousin, the Lionhead Lop has a characteristic mane that surrounds its tiny face. As the average Lionhead Lop weighs only 3 [...]

The Netherland Dwarf Rabbit – Feisty Bunny in a Tiny Body
The Netherland Dwarf Rabbit is another tiny, cute breed that is incredibly popular with breeders and pet owners alike. The average Netherland Dwarf tips the scales at a diminutive two pounds, making it one of the smallest breeds in the world.
Just Like the Bunny in [...]