Rabbit Breeds
Friendly, vet-informed care guides to popular rabbit breeds, with size, weight, temperament, lifespan, grooming needs, and the top health concerns for each.
Holland Lop Care Guide: Size, Health & Temperament
A compact lop at 2 to 4 lbs, calm and people-oriented, living 7 to 10 years. Short coat, weekly grooming. Watch for dental malocclusion and lop-ear infections.
Read guide →Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Care: Size, Health & Diet
Tiny at 1.1 to 2.5 lbs, energetic and sometimes skittish, living 7 to 12 years. Easy short coat. Prone to dental disease and sensitive to heat.
Read guide →Lionhead Rabbit Care: Mane Grooming, Health & Diet
Small at 2.5 to 3.75 lbs with a wool mane, friendly and playful, living 7 to 10 years. Comb the mane 2 to 3 times a week. Watch for wool block and dental issues.
Read guide →Mini Rex Rabbit Care: Velvet Coat, Health & Diet
Small at 3 to 4.5 lbs with a plush velvet coat, calm and docile, living 7 to 10 years. Minimal grooming. Prone to sore hocks, so provide soft flooring.
Read guide →Rex Rabbit Care Guide: Size, Velvet Coat & Health
Larger at 7.5 to 10.5 lbs with a velvet coat, calm and intelligent, living 6 to 8 years. Low grooming. Prone to sore hocks; needs space and soft flooring.
Read guide →Flemish Giant Rabbit Care: Size, Space & Health
The largest breed at 13 lbs or more, gentle and docile, living 5 to 7 years. Short coat. Needs huge space; prone to sore hocks and joint strain.
Read guide →Dutch Rabbit Care Guide: Markings, Health & Diet
Small to medium at 3.5 to 5.5 lbs, hardy and friendly, living 8 to 12 years. Easy short coat. Robust breed; watch standard dental, GI, and weight concerns.
Read guide →Mini Lop Rabbit Care: Size, Ears, Health & Diet
Sturdy lop at 4.5 to 6 lbs, friendly and active, living 7 to 10 years. Dense coat, weekly grooming. Watch for ear infections, dental issues, and obesity.
Read guide →English Angora Rabbit Care: Wool, Grooming & Health
Wooled breed at 5 to 7.5 lbs, gentle and docile, living 7 to 12 years. Needs near-daily grooming. High risk of wool block and overheating; not for beginners.
Read guide →Dwarf Hotot Rabbit Care: Size, Health & Diet
Tiny at 2 to 3 lbs, white with dark eye-bands, lively and affectionate, living 7 to 10 years. Easy short coat. Prone to dental disease like other dwarfs.
Read guide →Best Rabbit Breeds for Beginners: A Friendly Guide
The friendliest, hardiest, lowest-maintenance breeds for first-time owners, with size, temperament, lifespan, and grooming notes for each.
Read guide →Best Rabbit Breeds for Families: A Friendly Guide
Calm, sturdy, family-friendly breeds, with size, temperament, and grooming notes, plus how to help children and rabbits bond safely and gently.
Read guide →Care Essentials for Any Breed
- Western Timothy Hay - Unlimited grass hay should make up about 80 percent of every rabbit's diet
- Indoor Rabbit Playpen - Roomy space matters for breeds of every size, not a small hutch
- Pet Slicker Brush - Keeps coats tidy, with extra grooming for wooled breeds
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