Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland. Its compact size paired with the large head and lopped ears makes it a beautiful addition to the rabbit. Breeding rabbits is a complex topic, when and at what age do you breed them. You can find a more extensive list in a book about bunny colors but this list will cover most of the colors you encounter. An illustrated guide to rabbit coat color genetics mink hollow. Bunny care advice for firsttime holland lop pet bunny owners. Their characteristic lop ears are just the tip of the iceberg. The holland lops range in weight from 24 lbs which makes a perfect size to have inside the home. Click on an any picture to read the color description. Although they have some differences, they share lots of things in. Colors holland lop rabbits are available in many colors and patterns. All colors should conform to one of the recognized holland lop color guide descriptions. When i was first starting out, i read everything i could on the subject of raising and breeding holland lops. Please understand that this holland lop color guide is a result of my months of research and personal experience breeding hollands.
To keep a holland lop happy and healthy does not require much time or effort. Meet marshmallow my adorable holland lop bunny youtube. It will be updated as new colors appear in our baby bunnies. Holland lop rabbit facts, size, lifespan and care pets. Kims hopping lops is an american rabbit breeders association registered rabbitry located in fleetwood, pennsylvania. Rabbit genetics the nature trail show rabbit information. But if you have a love for this amazing species, and want to experience the joy of showing, breeding and raising holland lop rabbits, welcome, and keep reading. Best egg laying chickens raising chickens show rabbits flemish giant rabbit rabbit book rabbit colors bunny care holland lop chicken breeds. This friendly little rabbit wins fans because of adorable looks and personality.
Holland lop rabbits are available in many colors and patterns. The mini lop makes an excellent pet for families with children and seniors. The holland lop was developed in holland and over the course of more than a decade. Discover what to feed your holland lop bunny, types of rabbit cages, and all the supplies youll need to keep your bunny safe and happy. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts fletcher, ann l. Below are pictures of the holland lop colors we have worked with. Once you hold a holland lop you will see how they have become americans favorite bunny.
Holland lop rabbit health, temperament, coat, health and. Since we have had some pretty weird ones, we decided offer a guide to help you identify and learn about rabbit colors. Need help deciding what color holland lop bunny you want. If colors are your thing, the holland lop is available in a wide array. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about holland lop bunnies. The colors we carry are black,broken black, blue, red, orange, torts and broken torts. Mini rex, mini rabbit coat color genetics guide book rabbit color genetics. We can get more creative than thumper, right if youre looking for some inspiration for your bunny rabbits name, youve come to the right place with our list of 100 boy bunny and 100 girl bunny names. I especially like the section about breeding colors and show groups vs genetics groups. I am a member of the american rabbit breeders association and the national velveteen lop club nvlc. We are members of the american rabbit breeders association, holland lop rabbit specialty club, american fuzzy lop rabbit club, and mini rex club. Mini lop are a mediumsized rabbit and can live between 5 10 years.
The linked pages show pictures of holland lops in different colors, as babies, youngsters and then as adults. I dont have pictures for every color, but at least the name and genotype is there. Orange, black otter, orange, chocolate agouti, chestnut, chocolate agouti, orange and chestnut. Fletcher 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Holland lop rabbits i have two adorable holland lop rabbits. If you would like to see more of a particular bunny email us to schedule an appointment.
The holland lop rabbit breed has been crossbred with many others so you can find blue, black, chocolate, lilac, orange, and other colors of holland lop rabbit. Xaziea brighton colorado lionheads, holland lops, lionlops. Holland lops come in so many colors, it can be confusing trying to figure them out. Hay is generally considered a staple for any rabbit breed, because it is incredibly easy for the rabbit to digest. Ever since then, bunny lovers everywhere have been seeking out mini lops to fill the rabbit sized holes in their hearts. Discover how i got started raising holland lop bunnies, my favorite bunny supplies, how to trim dark bunny nails, what brush i use for my rabbits, who my favorite bunnies are. One of the best parts of raising rabbits, for me, was experiencing my first litter. Today the holland lop is one of the top five most popular breeds in the arba. Oct 21, 2019 holland lop rabbits are the epitome of cuteness with their compact size and droopy ears.
Rabbit coat color is primarily determined by five genes. The majority of bunny owners keep their pets indoors since they are family pets. Theres a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, most of it is hard to comprehend. Rabbit colors the range of bunny colors and have they are. They are very sweet and smart rabbits making them easy to train. The vast majority of holland lops you will see at a show or at the typical barn belongs to the black family. Both breeds are notable for their diminutive size, which is even reflected in the mini lop name. It also had enough information to get you started with the history, breeding, and showing of rabbits. The topic is way too important to be understood only by science majors, so we at rabbit smarties are proud to offer you a book about bunny colors. Jul 31, 20 this book is very informative about the holland lop rabbit breed in an easytoread manner. Holland lop standard of perfection luv lops rabbitry. The mini lop was successfully accepted into the arba later in 1980 by a man named herby dyke. About bunny colors, a book on rabbit coat color genetics and a practical guide on raising colors in your rabbitry and applying what you know in rabbit coat color genetics to get an accurate picture of all the colors you could produce with.
It includes facts about the holland lop breed, nutritional needs, housing tips, behavioral information, and more. Lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts. That also tends to be the case with the holland lop. You might be interested to know what bunny colors are out there. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your holland lop bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner.
Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop. The nature trail this is like an encyclopedia for bunny owners. The coat has an amazingly plush feel these really are velveteen rabbits. If youre getting into breeding holland lops, i highly recommend the book. Holland lop color guide with photos ohio holland lops. I am a member of the american rabbit breeders association arba and the national velveteen lop. It will also assist you in avoiding such things as charlies in holland lops. Note that the names of different colors vary a little from breed to breed, so feel free to ask us if you have a question about a color. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Holland lop color guide this is a complete list of all the arba showable holland lop varieties. Holland lops and mini lops are two somewhat similarly named yet distinct breeds of domesticated rabbits. The guard hairs carry the same amount of color as a regular length hair. Holland lop rabbit coat color gene a the nature trail.
Holland lops are categorized into eight color groups for showing, with more than 30 recognized colors overall. Jul 31, 20 holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts. The feet of the holland lop can be categorized into 6 types. The solid pattern classification includes all recognized colors within the recognized groups. The american rabbit breeders association recognizes many colors for mini lop rabbits. The american rabbit breeders association standard for the breed notes that holland lops are excitable, so they might not carry their ears correctly when on the table for judging. Holland lops were originally created by combining netherland dwarfs, french lops and mini lops. Black, blue, chocolate, lilac, rubyeyed white, blueeyed white. It covered a multitude of topics that every person thinking about purchasing a holland lop asks, such as how much would it cost. The holland lop is recognized in a variety of colors and groups. Note not all colors have been added and this is a working process. Hollands come in many, many colors, at last check there were 84 recognized colors but they are only shown in two groups. The venture was long and challenging but ultimately, rewarding as the breed was recognized by the arba in 1979.
Thanks again, michelle of forrest gait rabbitry a book about bunny colors. Theres a reason why the holland lop is one of the most popular breeds in america. If you simply want to see pictures of the different colors, scroll to the bottom or check out our bunny color chart page for gorgeous holland lop photos taken by yours truly. A holland lop might be a small bunny, but theyll still need plenty of room to feel happy and stay healthy in your care. How to care for holland lop rabbits with pictures wikihow. Tortoise color 1 buck 1 doe available august 18, 2016. Their darker gray undercoat is visible on their ears and face. Breeder listing the arba breeder list represents only those who have purchased this service. Reaching 4 pounds at adulthood, this breed of lop eared rabbit is very compact and resembles the holland lop, except for the wool coat which is very similar to that of the angora rabbit a cross between the holland lop and angora rabbit.
Every color of a rabbit or any other animal for that matter has a series of letters that genetically make that. Holland lop is a breed of domestic rabbit that was recognized by the american rabbit breeders association arba in 1979 and by the netherlands governing rabbit council in 1984. Our rabbits are worked with every day and receive lots of loving care since birth. The book is full of sound advice with wonderful color photos and answers to your questions including some you didnt know you had. This book was a great overview of responsibilities and care of holland lop rabbits. Distinctively short and fluffy wool sets the american fuzzy lop apart from the similar holland lop. We stay small to insure that each bunny gets the love and care he or she deserves. Get the history, description, standards, and photos of holland lops. Everything you want to know about holland lop rabbits and more. The breeds that contributed to the look of the holland lop include the netherland dwarf and french lop. There are no differences in the daily holland lop and mini lop diet. A lot of hard work and careful steps were taken to be sure that these balls of fluff came into the world safe and sound. The book is full of sound advice with wonderful color photos and answers to your.
Our buns make the best pets ever they are well socialized, handled daily, and oh. Nov 02, 2017 discover how i got started raising holland lop bunnies, my favorite bunny supplies, how to trim dark bunny nails, what brush i use for my rabbits, who my favorite bunnies are and meet the newest. Buy holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies. Adult squirrels are a bluegray color with agouti markings. Any holland lop you see either belongs to the black family of colors or the brown chocolate family of colorsregardless of the main color that you see when you look at the rabbit.
Typically, their diet will consist of hay, pellets, vegetables, and fruits. The arba does not provide or imply a guarantee or warranty pertaining to the. Numerous colors are available across several groups. And you were right in that even though i knew a lot of the things, it has definitely rounded things out, and good to have in one place. The breed comes in many different colors, making them very unique. They are known in europe as the dwarf lop of europe, and in the uk as the miniature lop. Pope rabbitry breeds new zealand rabbits for your homestead needs, in addition to holland lop nz cross rabbits.
Top line show and pet bunnies and german shepherds, breeding and caring for top rabbits and german shepherds is the goal at and holland lop bunnies, rabbits for sale, german shepherd puppies and rabbit feed. Genetics of agouti colors all colors in the holland lop agouti group are always a minimum of ae. As newborns, squirrels are light gray sometimes verging on pink. Holland lop rabbits babies for sale by gabriel seller name. Broken is not on the list because when breeding to a broken you will have a 50% chance of brokens. The hallmark breed holland lops did indeed come from holland. When their fur begins to grow in, they are a shimmery blue gray color. The holland lop rabbit may have solid colors or a broken color pattern. Below are some excellent websites focusing on bunny care andor holland lops. Jun 29, 2016 hi guys, today im sharing an adorable bunny compilation of marshmallow, my holland lop eared bunny. Any holland lop you see either belongs to the black family of colors or the brown chocolate family of colors regardless of the main color that you see when you look at the rabbit.
Its all about holland lop type with informative pictures and descriptions. If you learn how to take care of your holland lop bunny properly, your bunny can lead a happy and healthy life in your home. Holland lops have a separate color guide from the lop color guide that the english, french and mini lops use. Holland lops got their start in the 1950s in the netherlands. These are all the methods that i more commonly hear of and that i use. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts by ann l. Genetics to rabbit coat color hollys hollands rabbitry.
Rabbit genetics answering your bunny genes questions. This book is very informative about the holland lop rabbit breed in an easytoread manner. They are a small breed of rabbit only weighing between three to four pounds when fully grown. Understanding where rabbit color comes from is critical to a successful breeding program. Holland lops are the smallest breed of lop eared dwarf rabbits weighing between 24 pounds full grown. Mini lop bunnies holland lop bunnies baby bunnies show rabbits meat rabbits mini rex rabbit rabbit information lop eared bunny netherland dwarf i love this article from oak ridge rabbitry. Holland lop rabbits the complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts.
Unlike standard rabbits whose ears sit upright, the ears of lop breeds hang down. This was done by breeding french lops with the netherland dwarf, and strengthening the lop gene by adding in some english lop blood. Mar 23, 2018 welcome to our complete guide to rabbit colors. At our rabbitry we are focusing on raising the rare colored holland lops bunnies including blue eyed whites and tri colors. Rebeccas rabbitry holland lop color guide in washington state. All you want to know about holland lop rabbits and more. Part of the charm of the holland lop is the variety of colors available in the breed. A video posted to youtube by petrabbits also sheds some light on this question. Pictured are the holland lop rabbit colors that we have worked with. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject.
Everybunny needs a name, and a hare is no exception. Is this tiny adorable lopped pet rabbit breed right for you. People often get confused about whether a rabbit is a mini lop or a holland lop. Cuteness is guaranteed with a holland lop, and in no less than 15 different colors and color combinations. Lisa is president of the national jersey wolly rabbit club.
If youre looking for a stressfree, easy hobby, breeding rabbits is not for you. It is a learning process, so this guide is a fluid project please check back for updates and feel free to consult other sources for more indepth genetic information about rabbit colors. Holland lop rabbit breeders with bunnies for sale the. This page will consider only the enen gene, which determines whether a rabbit will be a solid, broken, or charlie. The broken pattern classification includes all recognized colors within the recognized groups in combination with white.
The complete owners guide to holland lop bunnies, how to care for your holland lop pet, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts by ann l. Holland lop s tails are small but straight, sturdy, and fluffy. Holland lop color chart holland lop rabbit colors ohio. Some bunny colors are pretty rare and arent as developed as the more common colors such as tort and orange. These small holland lop rabbits have a thick and medium length fur that is very soft. Holland lops are delightful bunnies, with adorable floppy ears. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your holland lop bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet. Perhaps you are a fan of rabbits with splotches and patches of color, or maybe you like a more classic looking bunny, one that is white all over, for instance. Holland lops are known for their round faces, wide range of colors and patterns, small size of 24 lbs, and their wonderful, friendly temperaments. We raise holland lop, american fuzzy lop, netherland dwarf, and mini rex rabbits. Pets, including breeding, lifespan, colors, health, personality, diet and facts.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Oranges, otters and more using your knowledge of the a gene in rabbit breeding many phenotypes that is, the color of the rabbit s appearance are easy to detect just by looking at the rabbit. Rabbit coat color genetics guide book with images rabbit. Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your holland lop bunny including handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan. Specializing in the sweetest, cutest holland lops around. Please note that this chart is intended for pet owners and is organized by color hue and not the specific genetic groups as defined by the american rabbit breeders association standard of perfection. They originated in germany when a german lop was bred with a small chinchilla rabbit. Note that the miniature lop, found in the uk can be slightly smaller than the dutch and it is not the same as the american mini lop. Due to the high volume of messages we receive everyday, we have individual photographs of all our currently available bunnies listed. Some bunnies can live as little as five years while others can live up to 15 years. The arba is not responsible for the content of any link, however. Ideal holland lop feet are parallel and symmetrical. Also known as blue chinchilla, squirrel is one of the rarer colors in holland lops.