Hi and welcome!
Temperament isn’t breed specific, and it’s better to get a slightly older ( or at least out of teen stage!) bunny for a developed personality. But if you are open to appreciating different personalities, baby buns are ok as well.

Temperament is definitely not breed specific, like SLH said. Breeds do have some generalities though and I think Holland lops do tend to be more laid back. This isn’t going to be all Holland lops, of course. It just seems a lot of people will describe them that way. Mine is definitely more laid back than my other rabbit. He is also deaf though, so if he seems fearless in many situations that is why. I think if you don’t like surprises, then an adult rabbit would be a better choice when selecting for personality. Babies can be so sweet when they are little and then do a complete 180 when they mature.

Temperament isn’t really breed specific, since rabbits aren’t really bred for specific temperaments (other than being generally pleasant) the way dogs are. The only real generalization that I think holds true is that bigger breeds tend to be calmer than smaller breeds.

If you’re really concerned with personality, I would absolutely get an adult or adolescent bunny. I got one of mine (a holland) at 8 weeks old, thinking I could socialize him, and he wanted none of it. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great rabbit who is very laid back, but he does not like to be touched. So he’ll happily run over to see me and other new people, but reach out a hand and he hops just out of reach unless you have a treat. There was really no way to tell that about him when he was a baby, and I worked very hard to socialize him, so I think personality has a very strong genetic component.

I got my female (a mini lop) as a 3 year old, from her previous owner, and she is a very sweet rabbit who loves attention and pets.

Males may be nicer, but I think that’s generally only true about unfixed bunnies – unspayed females can be territorial and mean, more so than males, but spaying usually fixes that. I think females can tend to be more opinionated and bossy sometimes, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also be sweet and enjoy snuggles (my girl is like that). If you get an older rabbit, finding one with the personality you like is more important than gender.

Definitely post pictures once you get your bunny! I love hollands.

I’m glad you are getting the rabbit fixed. May I make the suggestion that you adopt an older rabbit? Their personality will have already devoloped, and most of the time they are already spayed/neutered, and have had a few check-ups. An older, fixed bunny that you have adopted will be nicer than a young rabbit that was nice when you bought it. Adopting will also help save a life. But if you are set on getting a baby bunny, look for signs of sneezing, runny noses, and watering eyes. If you see ANY rabbit’s like that, do not buy from that breeder, because that will likely mean that all the bunnies are sick.

I would certainly suggest an older rabbit, at least 1 year. Babies are such a hassle, teens even worse – my female I got at 4 months (estimate from the vet) and she has been so difficult to handle. First her hormones, then her normal teen behavior. She has been a 4lb then 6lb destruction machine, that will not listen to ANYTHING (not even a spray bottle of water, thumping, physically moving her away from a space, redirecting her to more appropriate things to destroy, nothing). She’s calming down now she’s 2, but oh man, I thought puppies were bad about acting up til I met a young rabbit.

I got Powder at 4 years old (vet estimate) and he’s pretty social, well behaved etc. Way more interested in humans than the young one. So, if you adopt one you like at a shelter socializing with you shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Just remember, rabbits aren’t cuddly in general, so don’t expect puppy like enthusiasm from them about their human (though, some like my Powder will sit and let you pet them whenever you feel like it).

Where are you? Maybe we could help you find a rabbit.

Adoption by far gives you the most control over what personality type you’re getting. If behavior/personality is your main concern then adoption of an adult (over a year) speutered rabbit is really the only way you’re going to know vaguely what you’re getting in to.

Getting a baby is a gamble when it comes to temperament and personality. My adopted male and female are the easiest of all my rabbits to handle while my babies are getting into their teenager phases and have become quite the little handfuls. I would focus less on breed and more on personality.

Don’t discount a rabbit because they’re not a Holland Lop and don’t just look at ads. Go to a rescue and meet the bunnies. There are usually a lot more rabbits than advertised and nothing can take the place of actually meeting the bunnies face to face. You might find a non-Holland Lop that is exactly the personality/ temperament you’re looking for. I would just stay open to possibilities!