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Holland Lop Rabbit
BeginnerOryctolagus cuniculus
Adorable small lop-eared rabbit breed. Sweet, affectionate temperament with a compact round body and signature floppy ears.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
7-12 years
Size
30-35cm / 1.4-1.8kg
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Timothy hay (staple), pellets, vegetables
About
The Holland Lop is a small lop-eared rabbit breed developed in the Netherlands during the 1950s by Adriann de Cock, through crosses between French Lop and Netherland Dwarf rabbits. Adults measure 30–35 cm and weigh 1.4–1.8 kg. Their characteristic lopped ears, round compact head, and stocky body have made them one of the most popular rabbit breeds worldwide. They are known for their gentle, curious, and often affectionate temperament when properly socialized from a young age. Housing requires a cage of at least 60 cm width with daily free-roaming exercise. Diet should consist of unlimited timothy hay, limited pellets (1.5–2% of body weight), and fresh leafy greens. The folded ears restrict air circulation in the ear canal, predisposing them to otitis externa. Regular ear checks are essential. Other common health concerns include dental malocclusion and gastrointestinal stasis. Lifespan is 8–12 years.
Basic Info
Origin
Netherlands
Lifespan
7-12 years
Size
30-35cm / 1.4-1.8kg
Temperature
18〜26℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Timothy hay (staple), pellets, vegetables
Care Guide
Cage
60cm+ wide. Daily free-roaming time indoors required
Care Specifications
Pair
Sources: RWAF Rabbit companionship
Morphs (Varieties)
ARBA 公認の Holland Lop の品種内カラー区分。各カラーの遺伝形式は色によって異なるため inheritance は省略(ARBA は Solid/Broken の2 showroom 区分)。
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Broken Pattern
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Solid Pattern
Sources: ARBA Recognized Breeds and Varieties
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Oryctolagus cuniculus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices / 環境省 特定外来生物一覧
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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