While one should always think of a rabbit’s personality first when looking for a bunny companion, I do think there are certain things to look for, physically speaking, if you’re looking for rabbits that are comparatively easy to take care of. Overall health is the most important thing – does the rabbit look in good shape, lively, bright-eyed, with good body structure and fur, eating well (check to see if the bun is being fed a healthy hay-based diet)? More specifically, it’s a truism that lop-eared rabbits require more attention to their ears than breeds with upright ears, bunnies with flattened faces (usually dwarf breeds) need to have extra care taken to keep them dentally healthy (particularly when it comes to diet and things to chew) and you’d probably be better-advised to go with a short-furred rabbit breed than a long-furred one if time spent in grooming is a consideration; long-furred rabbits often need to be groomed several times a week or even every day, while short-furred buns do well with weekly brushings.

Rather than a particular breed, I would say shelter bunnies would be best for first time rabbit owners. Their personality is mostly known and the new owner doesn’t have to worry about neutering, spaying, or unexpected health issues.

Came here to also suggest shelter bunnies Most of the time, you get exactly what youre expecting when you get a shelter bunny.

Also in support for looking at shelters, then asking specifics about those rabbits, including specific grooming/trimming requirements for long-haired breeds, potential additional routine care (i.e. lops & ear checks), and other specific items.

A Netherland Dwarf is also a flat-faced breed, prone to dental issues.