Miniature Lop
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The Miniature Lop was recognised by the British Rabbit Council
in 1994 (Lop Breeds-No.8), with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg (3 lb 6oz) It is the smallest of the Lop eared breeds. Being one of the smallest lop breeds they are easily handled and have great characters.
There are also miniature Lop Rabbits with cashmere fur called Miniature Cashmere Lop (Lop Breeds-No.2) and miniature Lop Rabbits cross-bred with Dwarf Lionheads called Miniature Lion Lop (Lop Breeds-No.9)
The Miniature Lop, is often called the Mini Lop in the UK, however, it is a different breed from US Mini Lop
. The Miniature Lop is the equivalent of the US Holland Lops, however it can be smaller than the US Holland Lops.
), developed in the Netherlands
during the 1970s.
A Dutch rabbit breeder, Adriann de Cock, is generally credited with developing the dwarf Lop Breeds by crossing together the largest of the Lop Breeds, French Lop
, with the Netherland Dwarf
during the winter of year 1949-1950. Years of hard work paid off to produce the smallest of the Lop Breed, and Holland Lop
s of around 2 kg - 2.5 kg were first shown in 1964.
In 1970, The Holland Lop breed society of 12 breeders in the Netherlands was established by Adriann de Cock, with the aim of breeding Holland Lops down to 1.5 kg. Ten years later, these smaller Holland Lops were imported to Britain by George Scott of Yorkshire via a Dutch contact. After years of selective breeding between the smallest lops among them, a new breed was developed and they named the Miniature Lop.
The Miniature Lop was recognised by the British Rabbit Council
in 1994, with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg.
The Miniature Lop, often called the Mini Lop in the UK (however, it is a different breed from US Mini Lop
), has become one of the most popular show and pet breeds.
Females usually grow larger than the male.
guard hairs. Legs and pads to be well furred.
Head, Crown and Eyes - The head is bold, broad and well developed. The
profile of the head is strongly curved with a good width between the eyes, full
cheeks and a broad muzzle.
The eyes are bold, bright and large. The basal ridge of the ears should appear
prominent across the top of the skull to form the crown.
Ears - Should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They
should be carried close to the cheeks giving a horseshoe like outline when
viewed from the front. The inside of the ears should not be visible from any
angle when carried correctly.
, Black, Blue, Brown, Butterfly
, Chinchilla
, Fawn, Fox, Opal
, Orange, Sable Marten, Sealpoint, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke, Sooty Fawn, Steel, White
2. The National Miniature Lop Rabbit Club
3. Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club
British Rabbit Council
The British Rabbit Council is a showing organisation for rabbit lovers all over the UK. The rabbit is Britain's third most popular pet.-Structure:...
in 1994 (Lop Breeds-No.8), with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg (3 lb 6oz) It is the smallest of the Lop eared breeds. Being one of the smallest lop breeds they are easily handled and have great characters.
There are also miniature Lop Rabbits with cashmere fur called Miniature Cashmere Lop (Lop Breeds-No.2) and miniature Lop Rabbits cross-bred with Dwarf Lionheads called Miniature Lion Lop (Lop Breeds-No.9)
The Miniature Lop, is often called the Mini Lop in the UK, however, it is a different breed from US Mini Lop
Mini Lop
The Mini Lop is a very popular rabbit breed that is featured in numerous rabbit shows throughout the United States. In the USA, it is the third smallest Lop overall, the Holland lop and American fuzzy lops are smaller, as well as the smallest non-dwarfed lop. It is a different breed from the...
. The Miniature Lop is the equivalent of the US Holland Lops, however it can be smaller than the US Holland Lops.
Holland Lop
The Holland Lop is a breed of rabbit originating in the Netherlands. The breed was recognized by the Netherlands' Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and the American Rabbit Breeders' Association in 1979...
History
The Miniature Lop in Britain is a relatively new rabbit breed, and it is descended from the first dwarf lops (Holland LopHolland Lop
The Holland Lop is a breed of rabbit originating in the Netherlands. The breed was recognized by the Netherlands' Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and the American Rabbit Breeders' Association in 1979...
), developed in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
during the 1970s.
A Dutch rabbit breeder, Adriann de Cock, is generally credited with developing the dwarf Lop Breeds by crossing together the largest of the Lop Breeds, French Lop
French Lop
French Lop is a popular breed of domestic rabbit that was first developed in France in the 19th century out of selective breeding between the English Lop and the Flemish Giant. The French Lop differs from the English in that it is characterized by a heavier stature and shorter ears. The French Lop...
, with the Netherland Dwarf
Netherland Dwarf
The Netherland Dwarf is a popular breed of domestic rabbit originating in the Netherlands. Smaller than most rabbit breeds, Netherland Dwarf rabbits weigh 500 g to 1.6 kg and are usually kept as pets or exhibition animals...
during the winter of year 1949-1950. Years of hard work paid off to produce the smallest of the Lop Breed, and Holland Lop
Holland Lop
The Holland Lop is a breed of rabbit originating in the Netherlands. The breed was recognized by the Netherlands' Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and the American Rabbit Breeders' Association in 1979...
s of around 2 kg - 2.5 kg were first shown in 1964.
In 1970, The Holland Lop breed society of 12 breeders in the Netherlands was established by Adriann de Cock, with the aim of breeding Holland Lops down to 1.5 kg. Ten years later, these smaller Holland Lops were imported to Britain by George Scott of Yorkshire via a Dutch contact. After years of selective breeding between the smallest lops among them, a new breed was developed and they named the Miniature Lop.
The Miniature Lop was recognised by the British Rabbit Council
British Rabbit Council
The British Rabbit Council is a showing organisation for rabbit lovers all over the UK. The rabbit is Britain's third most popular pet.-Structure:...
in 1994, with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg.
The Miniature Lop, often called the Mini Lop in the UK (however, it is a different breed from US Mini Lop
Mini Lop
The Mini Lop is a very popular rabbit breed that is featured in numerous rabbit shows throughout the United States. In the USA, it is the third smallest Lop overall, the Holland lop and American fuzzy lops are smaller, as well as the smallest non-dwarfed lop. It is a different breed from the...
), has become one of the most popular show and pet breeds.
Weight
| Ideal | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (kg) | 1.2 - 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Adult (lb/oz) | 2.7 - 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Junior under 5 months | 0.36 kg (2 lb) |
Females usually grow larger than the male.
Appearance
Coat - The coat to be dense and of good length, rollback with an abundance ofguard hairs. Legs and pads to be well furred.
Head, Crown and Eyes - The head is bold, broad and well developed. The
profile of the head is strongly curved with a good width between the eyes, full
cheeks and a broad muzzle.
The eyes are bold, bright and large. The basal ridge of the ears should appear
prominent across the top of the skull to form the crown.
Ears - Should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They
should be carried close to the cheeks giving a horseshoe like outline when
viewed from the front. The inside of the ears should not be visible from any
angle when carried correctly.
Colour
AgoutiAgouti gene
The Agouti gene is responsible for determining whether a mammal's coat is banded or of a solid color . The chief product of the Agouti gene is Agouti signalling peptide , but there are a number of alternative splice products....
, Black, Blue, Brown, Butterfly
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
, Chinchilla
Chinchilla
Chinchillas are crepuscular rodents, slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels, and are native to the Andes mountains in South America. Along with their relatives, viscachas, they make up the family Chinchillidae....
, Fawn, Fox, Opal
Opal
Opal is an amorphous form of silica related to quartz, a mineraloid form, not a mineral. 3% to 21% of the total weight is water, but the content is usually between 6% to 10%. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most...
, Orange, Sable Marten, Sealpoint, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke, Sooty Fawn, Steel, White
See also
1. The British Rabbit Council2. The National Miniature Lop Rabbit Club
3. Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club