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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Been Wondering..

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    • GotBigBunsAndICannotLie
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        So. I’ve been to a rabbit show today, and got to hold an adorable mini lop on it’s back. Adorable right? But we looked it up.. and it said that they get bigger. Hollands are smaller.. So my mother decided if i wanted to show, team Holland is the way to go… But she might not know….

         So?! Holland or Lop?!I wanted to know if Hollands are as laid back as the mini lops… Like, laying them on their back, or them lying on their backs in your arms type of laid back..  As it will be used in show.. But if I need some hugs from an adorable chubby- floppy eared rabbit. Sure, I have my two girls, Licorice and Oreo. But they hate being held and snuggles. I also am wondering if Hollands are better than Mini’s show wise. As if they usually win more, or have a greater chance to advance in shows. Answers?- Da big bunnehz

        So the question lies here, people….                      Holland or Lop?!I 

                                                                               


      • BunnyLady1989
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          Uh each bunny is different and personalities can vary greatly so I don’t think there is a definite answer.


        • LBJ10
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            I don’t think most people have experience with showing rabbits here since we are all about having house bunnies and having them spayed/neutered. I think most shows do not allow altered rabbits.

            As far as personality goes, I think breeds to have their tendencies (stereotypes?) but individuals are going to vary quite a bit. I personally only have experience with a Holland, my Leopold. He’s laid back, I would say. He will lounge about a lot and nothing really seems to bother him. He tolerates being held, but only because we give him treats. He does not like to be held on his back, I don’t think any rabbit really enjoys it. My guess is the rabbits at the show are just scared stiff, just like when I take mine to the vet. The vet always seems surprised when I say the rabbits fight me tooth and nail at home (when I need to give them medicine, cut their nails, etc). But they really turn into perfect little angels JUST for the vet.

            Honestly, I wouldn’t expect any rabbit to like being held on its back, regardless of breed. If you want a cuddle bunny, that likes to maybe sit in your lap or sit next to you on the couch, then perhaps you should try adopting an adult bunny from a shelter with a known personality. Baby bunnies are always wild cards, you just don’t know what you’re going to get.


          • Darren
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              I have a male holland lop that is not neutered but hates being on his back trimming nails is three or four day project because he gets so mad. He does not bite lunge or growl just thumps a lot and does not want to be around around me. He is very friendly and loves people, he loves licking me and comes and checks out what I’m doing all the time. His personality is great be but beware most un-neutered males will poop and spray. Hope some of this helped if you have any other questions there are plenty off people on here that are much more knowledgeable than me.


            • Deleted User
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                My boy is a mini lop and the most UNcuddliest bunny ever! ha ha ha ha…..

                YEP! Agree with BL. It all boils down to the individual bun’s personality, why it’s mostly best to buy an adult, their personalities mostly shine through on meeting, as to a baby that LOOKS super cute and grows into a cute monster! LOL! Some BBer’s (all different bunny breeds) have snugglebun’s (SO jealous!), and mine is a spoiled ratbag! Good luck with that GotBigBunsAndICannotLie – cheers!

                PS – You shouldn’t hold a bunny on it’s back unless you have to. I know it’s super cute for cuddle time, but very unsafe and bunnies don’t like it, even scares them. If they appear to be asleep – they are tranced, not good unless it’s necessary.


              • Tessie
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                  Most bunnies do not like being held on their back, so it’s something you should avoid.
                  I agree with the others, breeds have their stereotypes, but personality is individual.

                  May I ask why you think you want to show your rabbit?


                • Meatloaf N Bunnito
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                    I agree with all that has been said here. Bunnies shouldn’t be put on their backs unless needed for things like grooming or medicine. They can suddenly freak out and start kicking, which can lead to a broken back. =<
                    Why must something so cute n fluffy be so fragile? =<
                    But, for me, my two buns are complete opposites. At least they were before they got moved to my bf’s house. Bunnito is the calmer more snuggly one while Meatloaf has issues sitting still. After the move… neither wants anything to do with me… Kinda irritates me and I think it’s cause my bf doesn’t really handle then like I did. I worked so hard to get them to let me pick em up! >=\ He single handedly ruined a year’s worth of work in a week. UGH!


                  • GotBigBunsAndICannotLie
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                      Bah, for showing they can’t be neutered.


                    • GotBigBunsAndICannotLie
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                        I guess they’re right with the personality. The mini lop I was holding was so relaxed and just sat happily falling asleep, never kicked or anything. I slowly turned it over, and it still was relaxed, but moved it’s head to see the bundles of bunnies down below. They say Hollands are usually fun but laid back. Also to whoever asked me if I want to show, is because I think it’s neat and could become a good hobby. Plus, who wouldn’t want a 1st place golden-painted bunny?


                      • Tessie
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                          If you go to a shelter you would be able to choose a bunny which has the sort of personality you want.
                          Although, they will most likely be neutered and not show-quality.
                          Most of us here believe that neutering is important for having a bunny as a pet, (especially if the bun is female) and most of the time neutered buns can’t be shown.

                          It’s also worth noting that showing is really for breeders to develop their stock and show off their breeding programme. If you just want a bunny for a pet then there isn’t much point in showing (in my opinion).
                          Also, unfortunately it’s unlikely that a non-breeder would have much chance of winning anything. Breeders breed to constantly try and achieve a perfect bunny, so they won’t sell their best stock because they’ll be keeping them for breeding and showing, so it’s unlikely it would be possible to buy a show-winning bun, they have to be bred. (If that makes sense?)
                          Hope that all made sense, and I hope that didn’t sound rude!

                          I believe there are some shows that have pet categories which are less competitive and where neutered bunnies can be shown. Have you considered looking into something like that?
                          I’d really recommend looking to see if a local rescue has something suitable, the people who work there will be able to advise which buns are cuddly!


                        • LBJ10
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                            What about agility? That would be a fun hobby. Just make sure they don’t require the use of a harness.


                          • Wonderlandbunny78
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                              I have an unaltered 4 month old female Holland lop and shes the sweetest thing in the world (so far)! she loves being held.hopefully after mother nature graces us with her hormonal presence in around 2 months she’ll stay this way!! The only thing she doesn’t like is her nails trimmed but that’s normal. It just comes down to every rabbit is different, depends on how you raise them just do what your heart tells you lol


                            • Linette
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                                Generally holland lops have a more laid back and friendly disposition than mini lops. That is their reputation (and has been my experience). There are always exceptions to the rule.

                                As far as showing, beyond what’s been said above, rabbits are shown against members of their own breed, so it depends on how closely a particular rabbit meets the criteria for it’s breed that determines if it wins, not which particular breed it is.

                                It is true that at the end, the best of each breed do compete against one another, but that too is a case of which of the rabbits is closest to the standard of it’s own breed, so no one breed has favor over another. Well established breeds and colors (as opposed to one’s that haven’t been around for long, or have few people breeding them) tend to not do as well because they haven’t had time to be bred as close to the standard as long established breeds. Hollands are very popular, and you can get very nice show rabbits in most areas.

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