Full name in Chinese: American Mini Lop

Alias: Binny Lop, Binny Rabbit, Small Lop, Dwarf Lop

English: Mini Lop (US), Dwarf Lop (English)

Origin: Europe and America

Weight: 2.0 ~ 3.5kg

Body type: Medium

American Mini Lop Rabbit, also commonly known as Binny lop, small lop or pygmy lop.

They were created by French Lops (French Lops) and Standard Chinchilla/Chinchilla( Chinchillas) mating and developed, although it is called the American Mini Lop (Mini Lop), but the body size is smaller than Holland Lop and American Fuzzy Lop are even bigger.

The American Mini Lop is the third smallest lop-eared rabbit in the United StatesBreed, a medium-sized rabbit species. The Holland Lop is the smallest breed of lop-eared rabbits in the United States. The American Mini Lop is equivalent to the British Dwarf Lop, so there is no official standard Mini Lop breed in the UK. There is a breed of lop-eared rabbit in the UK that is smaller than the Dutch lop breed called UK Miniature Lop (Miniature Lop). The Miniature Lop is often referred to simply as the Mini Lop in the UK. But this, the Miniature Lop (Small) is not the American Mini Lop (Medium).

History

Unlike the holland lop or the British miniature lop, the American Mini lop is an ancient Rabbit breed that existed as early as hundreds of years ago.

The origin of the American Mini Lop Rabbit is attributed to a group of monks in Central Europe. The German and French history museums recorded that the wild "American Mini Lop" was domesticated and selectively bred by this group of Central European monks as early as 1194. These early "American mini lops" were named "Patagonia" or "Andalusian" lops by the Germans. At that time, the early "American Mini Lop" was a kind of meat rabbit.

In 1869, in Darwin's second book "Variations of Animals and Plants under Domestication", with indisputable facts and rigorous scientific assertions, he further elaborated on his "large lop-eared rabbit". "The Evolutionary Perspective.

In 1840, the rabbit exhibition began It is popular all over European countries, but breeders are also beginning to worry about the problem of breeding space. In 1954, German breeder Erhard Diener began experimental breeding, comparing the slightly smaller "American Mini Lop". In 1957, the small "American Mini Lop" was first boarded, certified by the Central Association of German Rabbit Breeder's. However, it wasn't until 1964 that the "American Mini Lop" was officially certified for the first time. At the time, the "American Mini Lop" was the smallest lop-eared rabbit breed in the world, which is where the "American Mini Lop" got its name from. The English Lop(English Lop) is the largest pendant in the world Eared rabbit breed. Other large lop-eared rabbit breeds are French Lop and German Lop.

In 1964, Mr. Herschbach, an American, bought three "American Mini Lops" at the Rabbit Exhibition of the Center of the German Rabbit Breeders Association and brought them back to the United States. After 10 years of selective breeding, Mr. Herschbach, for the first time, brought the "American Mini Lop" to the stage of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. But it wasn't until 1980 that the American Mini Lop was first confirmed in the United States, and was named "Mini Lop". As the smallest lop-eared rabbit breed at the time, the American Mini Lop was popular throughout the United States. Within a year, the American Mini Lop Rabbit   was purchased by more than 500 people from the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

In 1981, the American Mini Lop Association was formally established.

At the same time that the American Mini Lop Association was formally established, a smaller breed of lop-eared rabbits - the holland lop (holland lop) and a smaller British mini-lop rabbit bred a few years later (miniature lop), also subsequently breeding certified. As a result, the American Mini Lop (mini lop) is no longer the smallest and most miniature lop-eared rabbit.

In the late 1980s, the American mini lop was introduced back to Europe. But at that time, the British miniature lop was certified by the British Rabbit Association as the smallest lop-eared rabbit in the UK. Therefore, the American mini lop was renamed Dwarf Lop in Europe.

UK VS US

Miniature Lop) = 'smaller size' Holland Lop

Dwarf Lop = American Mini Lop/Mini Lop

Described by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), a certification associationAmerican Mini Lop as follows:

· drooping ears.

· Body length is about 40cm

· The head-to-body ratio of the American Mini Lop is 1:3, and the neck is generally invisible.

· Viewed from the side, the forehead bulges out slightly, generally forming a 75° slope. The nose and mouth protrude from the face.

· The whole body of the American Mini Lop Rabbit is about 2 - 3 cm long, a little thick, but very dense.

· The standard weight of an American Mini Lop should be 2.0 – 3.0 kg. Entry Criteria Dutch Lop should not weigh more than 2.381 kg.

Colors: Black, Brown, Gray-Blue, Butterfly, White, guinea pig color, deer coat color, etc. ( Agouti, Black, Blue, Brown, Butterfly, Chinchilla, Fawn, Fox, Opal, Orange, Sable Marten, Sealpoint, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke, Sooty Fawn, Steel, White).

Rabbits are afraid of moisture, like cleaning, and hate dirt. Therefore, in terms of feeding and management, a dry and clean living environment must be created, the rabbit cage should be kept dry frequently, and the rabbit cage should be brushed every week. Feed, drinking water, feeding tools, etc. must always be kept clean. Darkness, dampness, and foul air are the main reasons why rabbits contract diseases.

The rabbit is very timid, and when it suddenly hears a sound, it will appear "shocked" and lose its appetite. Female rabbits who are giving birth are disturbed and often suffer from dystocia, or refuse to breastfeed their young rabbits. Apart from exercising and eating, rabbits like to rest and sleep, and they will be alarmed when there is movement. Therefore, a quiet environment for raising rabbits is very important.

Bunny's fur is thick and resistant to severe cold. Adult rabbits can withstand temperatures below zero, and winter breeding can be carried out at about 5°C. Rabbits are very afraid of heat because their sweat glands are underdeveloped and cannot regulate their body temperature in the form of sweating. Therefore, when the outside temperature is too high, rabbits often crawl on the ground and use ground conduction to dissipate heat; or increase the number of breaths and use exhalation to bring out heat. The suitable temperature for adult rabbits is 15~25℃, and the temperature for young rabbits is 30~32℃.

In addition to feeding during the day, rabbits like to rest or sleep in the cage, but at night, they are very active and feed frequently. According to the experiment, the feed intake of rabbits at night accounts for about 75% of the total diet. Therefore, rabbits must insist on feeding night grass.

Bunny likes to burrow to live, and when they are free-range, they burrow more frequently before breeding. Therefore, when building a rabbit house, pay attention to this in design and materials. According to this habit of rabbits, we can use mountains and hills to raise rabbits in holes in places with good climate.

When adult male rabbits meet, they will chase each other and bite each other; when female rabbits are together, they will also bite each other. When male and female rabbits are together, they live in harmony. Therefore, when managing, try not to keep adult male rabbits or adult female rabbits together.

Pinnylops have the same diet as domestic rabbits and like to eat a variety of The plant, but not all plants are suitable for it, unreasonable diet is likely to cause diarrhea in Binny lop rabbits, leading to disease and death.

First, the staple food of rabbit is Hay

Pinnylops' main food grasses should be Timothyhay or Orchardgrass. When the alfalfa is about to become an adult, that is, it should be gradually reduced when it is about 4 to 5 months old, and the proportion of grasses should be increased. After 6 months of adulthood, alfalfa stops completely. The supply and precautions of hay are the same as for young rabbits.

Second, rabbit food is also very important

Rabbit food chooses adult rabbit food, preferably Pets Rabbit Food. It is recommended to take 2 times a day. At the beginning, you can give your hands a full hand (girls' hands). Similarly, if the rabbit eats quickly and looks hungry, you can increase it. The precautions are the same as those of young rabbits, and will not be repeated.

Three, clean drinking water is essential

Boiled cold water is provided 24 hours a day and changed at least once a day. You can choose a roller water dispenser, which can ensure the hygiene of the rabbit cage and ensure the cleanliness of the water.

Four. Vegetables can be used as snacks

Adult rabbits can eat some vegetables, which will help their intestines to maintain water and supplement vitamins. Please also serve vegetables in moderation.