Which is better a Mini Lop or Holland Lop?

Which is better a Mini Lop or Holland Lop?

Mini Lops are more mellow and calmer than Holland Lops and enjoy being cuddled and fussed over by their owners. They welcome the endless amounts of petting and tend to enjoy being held. Mini Lops are such social little creatures that the more attention they receive, the happier they are!

Do Mini Lop rabbits have floppy ears?

If you’ve ever been to a pet store, then you are probably already familiar with the Mini Lop (also known as the Holland Lop). These little floppy-eared bunnies have found great favor in the pet trade even though they are often more skittish and less friendly than their larger, less compact counterparts.

Which is bigger Mini Lop or Holland Lop?

Size Difference Although it might sound like it would be the opposite way around, Holland lops are the smaller of the two. Holland lops generally weigh between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds, with mini lops sometimes doubling them in that department. Mini lops often weigh around 6.5 pounds.

Are Holland Lops or Mini Lops friendlier?

Mini Lops tend to be friendly. They are also quite playful in a more mellow way than Holland Lops and enjoy time outside the cage playing with other animals or their owners. They are intelligent and will not do well if they are mostly ignored, since they enjoy regular stimulation and attention.

Do Holland Lops like to cuddle?

Most rabbits love to be cuddled and stroked when approached in the right way. Few like being held or carried as being so high up from the ground makes them feel insecure, however, many will happily sit on your lap or snuggle up next to you for a cuddle.

Can Holland Lops raise their ears?

Most lop-eared rabbits are, at the very least, able to rotate their ears so the inner ear is facing forward. Many are able to raise their ears at least a little bit, and some can even lift their ears to an upright position.

Why do Holland Lops ears drop?

Lop ears fall because of a lack of control of the ear muscles. This is due to how the crown of the head forms. The head’s crown has a cartilage band at the top of the skull, between the ears. The way the ear muscles attach to that crown decides whether the ears will be lop or not.

Can mini lops hold their ears up?

They might even be able to move their ears into a fully upright position. However, most lops will not be able to raise their ears very far, and some will not be able to lift their ears at all. Of course, lop rabbits still have a lot of personality, and their ears are an adorable way to help them express themselves.

How long should Holland Lop ears be?

The ideal length of Holland Lop ears is to hang down no more than 1″ below the jaw line and be in proportion to the rabbit. I think that means that when you have a gargantuan head and beefy body, you can get away with a little more ear length.

Do Holland Lops poop a lot?

On average a rabbit will produce 200-300 fecal pellets per day. That’s a lot of poop!

Why my Holland Lop ears stick up?

The position of a rabbit’s ears says a lot about how it’s feeling. Ears that are almost touching mean a relaxed rabbit. Ears that are up and erect mean that a rabbit is alert to noises and sounds. If your rabbit’s ears are flattened, this means that it’s scared.

Are Holland Lops messy?

They are very friendly and happy, but looks can be deceiving. They might look like the cutest pets, but they are a lot of work and they make a big mess. Don’t even get me started on the smell — horrible! The Holland Lop bunny is domesticated and known for being sweet and family-friendly.