Dutch Lop, coat color There are solid color, agouti color, variegated color, copper iron color, orange wide stripe, etc. The Dutch lop rabbit weighs about 2 to 2.5 kg, and the most appropriate weight is about 1.4 kg.

The Dutch Lop is reported to have been developed by Mr. Adrian De Cock from the Netherlands. The Dutch Lop In 1949, he named the Miniature Rabbit (Dwarf Rabbit) with the English Lop offspring with French LopMating, trying to produce a reduced version of the French lop, so it was born much later than the French lop and the English lop. The so-called mini-rabbit was developed in the 1970s.

Chinese name : Holland Lop

Latin name: Holland Lop

Alternative name: Holland Lop

Distribution Region: United States, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands

Evolutionary Development

The Dutch Lop is known to have been developed by Mr. Adrian De Cock in the Netherlands. In 1949, he bred the offspring of a mini rabbit (dwarf rabbit) and an English lop-eared rabbit and bred with a French lop-eared rabbit to try to produce a reduced version of the French lop-eared rabbit. Rabbits and English lops are much later. The so-called mini-rabbit was developed in the 1970s and was recognized as a new Variety.

===Standard US Dutch LopCharacteristics: ===

(Summary at American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) official website)

· The head-to-body ratio of the American Dutch Lop is 1:2, and the neck is generally invisible.

· The head of the American Holland Lop is very round like a ball.

· Viewed from the side, the curve from the top of the head to the nose is slightly convex, the older the Rabbit, the larger the convex curve.

· From the side, the nose to the mouth is relatively long (~1-2 cm long) and completely vertical, flat (even concave).

· The distance between the eyes of the American Dutch Lop is about three-fifths of the head. The eyes are very large and bright.

· Most American Holland Lops have two full, bun-shaped faces when viewed from the front.

· The whole body of the American Holland Lop Rabbit is short and thick, but very dense.

· The standard weight of the American Holland Lop should be 2 – 2.5 kg. Competitive standard Dutch lop rabbits should not weigh more than 1.8 kg.

===Non-standard (Chinese) Holland Lop Characteristics: ===

(Alias: Holland Lop)

(It is an example of a non-standard Dutch lop rabbit sold in the Chinese market)

Most non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits have a head-to-body ratio of 1 :2 or 1:3.

· Most non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lops have an irregular head-to-nose (forehead) curve. More than half of the non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits have slightly protruding foreheads, generally forming a 60° slope.

· From the side, the nose and mouth protrude from the face.

· From the front, the generally non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits have not full cheeks and are not in the shape of buns.

· Most non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits have shorter hair on the rest of the body except the head.

The hair on the head, behind the ears and on the cheeks is longer (~10cm). With age, non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits will gradually become more hairy on their heads.

· The standard weight of non-standard (Chinese) Dutch lop rabbits ranges from 2 to 3 kg.

Does it matter whether the Dutch lop is pure or not?

Where British Lop and French lops are relatively large, Dutch lops and long-haired lops are small rabbits, and Mini Lops are medium-sized rabbits.

This also includes the (standard American) Holland Lop itself. The standard American Dutch lop, which itself consists of 3 different breeds A "new breed" created by mating and breeding of old rabbit species. So, it doesn't matter if the Holland Lop is pure or not. Why is it important to learn to distinguish between standard and non-standard Dutch lops?

Two points. The first point is that the standard Dutch lop rabbit is generally the product of inbreeding after decades of inbreeding. So they generally carry a series of recessive genetic diseases. The most common of these diseases is dental disease. Therefore, friends who have standard (American) Dutch lop rabbits at home should pay more attention to the protection of the rabbit's teeth, and need to take their rabbits to the veterinarian to check their teeth frequently. The second point is to prevent some illegal traders from selling non-standard Dutch lop rabbits at high prices.

Dutch lops often interact with The American Mini Lop (mini lop) is confused, it is actually smaller than the American mini lop. The American mini lop, on the other hand, is often paired with UK mini lop (miniature lop) confusion, in fact the British miniature lop (miniature lop) is smaller than the Dutch lop, and the British miniature lop (miniature lop) is   the heaviest

Weighs only 1.6 kg. The Dutch lop rabbit weighs about 2 to 2.5 kg, and the most appropriate weight is about 1.4 kg. The weight of the American mini lop rabbit (mini lop) reaches 2.3 to 3 kg. Due to their naturally docile temperament and cute little size, the Holland Lop is a great pet.

Loves dry

Bunny is afraid of moisture, likes cleaning, and hates 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.

I like to be quiet

Bunny is very timid, and when 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.

Heat resistant

The rabbit's fur is dense 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℃.

Nocturnal

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 Eat 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.

Likes burrowing

Bunny likes to burrow, and burrows more frequently when free-range, 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.

Same-sex aggressiveness

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.

The right diet:

1. No animal can do without water, rabbit , The water for rabbits must be clean boiled water;

2. If rabbits eat vegetables for a long time, the vegetables will rot and accumulate in the intestines, and it is easy to die from enteritis. It should be: 1-6 months - appropriate amount of alfalfa hay + unlimited Timothy hay + young rabbit food + boiled water; more than 6 months - unlimited Timothy hay + adult rabbit food + boiled water + a small amount of vegetables and fruits (vegetables must be no Moisture), as long as you give it a small handful of rabbit food (if there is no grass at home, you can buy sugar-free oatmeal to temporarily replace it, it is for human consumption, and it can be sold in the super room).

Special attention:

1. The living environment of rabbits should be hygienic, dry and ventilated. If the environment is humid and unsanitary, it is easy to breed bacteria. Cause the rabbit to get skin disease;

2. It is recommended that the young rabbit should be named after buying it, but feed it coccidiosis medicine to prevent coccidiosis. Coccidiosis occurs in acute, Many young rabbits die of coccidiosis, followed by diarrhea;

3. If the cage where the young rabbit lives is a dog cage, a wooden board should be added to the cage for its feet, otherwise it will get foot dermatitis , foot dermatitis is difficult to cure;

4. If the rabbit eats vegetables and causes diarrhea, give it 4 tablets of lactase in time. If there is no lactase at home, you can also feed lactic acid bacteria tablets, Probiotics (Lactic acid bacteria tablets, probiotics are for babies);

5. Rabbit's teeth are infinitely long, so prepare a molar stick for it. Some rabbits like to bite wires and the like. Be careful;

6. Rabbit supplies should be cleaned and disinfected regularly;

7.   Rabbits in cages should be kept active for more than 1 hour every day; Its urine and   feces   should be cleaned every day. If it is not cleaned, it will produce nitrogen gas after a long time   ; It is not recommended to give it a bath, but if it is not possible to take a bath, you should choose to wash it when the weather is good and the sun is shining, and you should avoid water entering its ears. If you don't pay attention, it will get otitis media. Use things like shower gel and soap for human use, and dry it immediately after bathing, otherwise it will catch a cold;

10. Rabbits are not full, so control their food intake. So as not to die;

11. Rabbits can't eat too much starch, starch is not good for rabbits;

12. When catching rabbits, don't scratch the ears of rabbits, ears are rabbits Rabbits do not have sweat glands and must use their ears to dissipate heat. Rabbits' ears are not long for people to scratch. If the rabbit's ears are scratched and the nerves are injured, the rabbit's ears will not be straight and cannot be rotated. The method should be: drag the rabbit's back with one hand, and lift the rabbit's butt with the other hand, so that the rabbit's legs and stomach are facing forward

Any creature needs to drink water , rabbits are no exception. People who sell rabbits always say that rabbits can’t drink water. That’s because the little rabbits they sell are still underage and too young. They give less food to prevent them from growing up. Just don't give the rabbits to drink water, for fear that it will be too big to sell. Rabbits who are too small should not drink too much water. When they grow up and their digestive organs grow longer, they will drink it.

Thinking that rabbits want to eat vegetables and not drink water is a big mistake . Everything is inseparable from water, not to mention rabbits? But some people have to ask, are there rabbits who can live well without eating vegetables from childhood to adulthood? There are indeed, and there are not a few, but rabbits who only eat vegetables cause diarrhea and die The number far exceeds the ratio of surviving rabbits. Just like humans, eating junk food from a young age will of course not be a problem, but can you guarantee that you will be fine for a lifetime? Can you ensure that your body is quite good? In the same way, what should rabbits eat? Is it the right way?

【Baby Rabbit Food Matching】: Young rabbits refer to small rabbits within 3 months. The intestines of rabbits are relatively weak, especially when they are young, they need special care. Take care of it carefully, don’t feed things randomly, otherwise there will definitely be problems. It should be mainly fed with baby rabbit food + fresh alfalfa grass + purified water. You must find good feed for baby rabbit food, some rabbit food is eaten. I don’t care too much about rabbits. Ask your rabbit friends for their opinions. Fresh alfalfa is mainly green and has many leaves. Rabbit's bone growth, etc. are very beneficial. Occasionally, you can feed some celery, coriander, dandelion, etc. These plants are very helpful to the body of the rabbit, so feeding it is no problem!

[Adult Rabbit Food Matching]: Adult rabbit means After 3 or 4 months, this kind of rabbit has not become like an adult, but has gradually matured sexually, and the intestinal system has gradually begun to become healthy. Rabbits are easier to feed. Of course, the correct way of feeding is also required. Otherwise, the big rabbits will be fed to death if they are fed randomly! It should be mainly fed with adult rabbit food + fresh saffron + purified water, occasionally You can feed some fruits, such as apples and watermelons, but remember not to feed iced ones, otherwise you will get sick! Celery, coriander, dandelion, etc. can also continue to be fed! Fresh tequila is like dog's tail grass, it is yellow Yes, the one with more roots, it has a relatively high fiber content and is suitable for helping intestinal digestion!

[Pregnant rabbit feeding attention] Pregnant female rabbits should pay attention to adding more protein! For example, feed more alfalfa grass, etc., and provide sufficient drinking water before giving birth, otherwise it is easy to eat the newly born bunnies!

One thing to be very careful about is that young The feeding of rabbits needs to follow regular and quantitative, small and frequent meals, because the little rabbits do not know that they will die if they are full and keep eating.