Rabbits Archives

Rabbit: Lionhead

Origins: The origins of Lionhead rabbits are still under debate. They are believed to have been bred in Belgium in the 1990’s by crossing Swiss Fox and Belgian Dwarf rabbits, and possibly Jersey Woollies or Dwarf Angoras also. However, some experts believe the Lionhead dates back much further than that, ...

Rabbit Ears: Are You Treating Your Rabbit’s Ears Right?

We always see magicians pulling rabbits out of hats by their ears, and the long ears seem like such obvious handles for grabbing a bunny. However, rabbits’ ears are actually very sensitive, delicate appendages that should never be used to life the animal. They are not to be used to ...

Rabbit: Lionhead Lop

Origins: Lionhead Lops were bred by crossing Lionhead rabbits with Holland Lops to get a bunny with the pronounced mane of the Lionhead, but with the floppy ears of the Holland Lop. They were introduced at around the same time as the Lionhead, in the late 1990’s. It is still ...

Responsible Pet Ownership: What Is Expected of You?

Having a pet is a lifetime commitment and to be a responsible pet owner goes beyond than price—"How much is that doggy in the window?", merely provided food and shelter for your pet. Before you rush into the pet store to purchase that dog/cat/hamster/rabbit/guinea pig, stop and think for a ...

Runaway Pets: How To Keep Your Rabbit From Escaping?

Beside rodents, rabbits are also escape artists extraordinaire even in secure cages. Here are some tips for keeping your pet rabbits where they should be, safely away from harm: How To Keep Your Rabbit From Escaping? Rabbits leap through amazingly small gaps in a flash. Small bunnies can jump through a single ...

Rabbit: Dutch

Origins: One of the oldest known rabbit breeds, believed to have originated in Holland or Belgium. It was developed into the modern-day breed after it reached England in the later half of the 19th century. Size: Medium. Weighs around 3½ to 5 pounds. Physical Appearance: This is one "well-dressed" bunny! Its smart ...

Rabbit: Dwarf Hotot

Origins: A relatively new breed that gained official recognition only in the 1980s. It was developed in Germany, with red-eyed whites, Netherland Dwarfs, and Blanc de Hotots in its ancestry. Size: Small. Weighs less than 3 pounds. Physical Appearance: This rabbit’s most distinctive markings are its eye-bands—a narrow, neat, black ring around ...

How To Potty Train Your Rabbit

Rabbit are intelligent animals who can be toilet-trained. Training them is not much different than training your pet dog or cat. Materials Needed: Litter tray Litter material Play pen A lot of patience and perseverance

Rabbit’s Body Language: What Does It Means? – Part 2

In previous post on rabbit's body language, we saw that rabbits communicate a lot through body language. We touched on what your rabbit is trying to say when it rubs its chin on objects, spray urine, grunts, and thumps its hind leg. In this post, we interpret some more of ...