stacy tierney - 2012-02-06 i have 2 beautiful Himalayan rabbits, but cannot tell the age as they were found in the woods on lake hermitage road....also am stumped to tell if they are does or bucks
Jaydo - 2011-12-25 I was introduced to two very sweet and beautiful Hym rabbits last night. They had very perculiar legs and feet, long and strong but slender, feet and toes, ideal for running and fighting. Their eyes were bright red, and rather bulbous, so be careful, they are vulnerable. And their coat soft and lovely, white with dark chocolate points, rather light a siamese cat. All in all a very strikingly beautiful creature, which reminded me of a Hare with colour, rather than a rabbit.
Liz Guinivan - 2011-06-17 Why are they described as small breeds? They are huge compared to Dwarf Hotot, polish and netherland dwarfs, they are small breeds. Mine is huge and keeps growing and growing yet she's not even 4months! Mine will definately be NOT be small...she is the most gentle and docile creature though,love her to bits!!
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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-17 These guys have the best personalities and are great pets. They are considered small as usually just 2 1/2 to 4 pounds. Maybe you got a big one. Just love him and enjoy.
Liz Guinivan - 2011-06-23 I agree, I love her to bits! Damn mine is definately huge. I am pretty definate she is purebred but I will have to look up some more rabbit breeds to see if maybe she is crossbred.
Deanna Burkart - 2011-07-07 You could have a Californian instead. They have the same markings but get 8-10lbs.
Crystal - 2010-11-18 I've had two Himalayan's for years, though they are very cute one is very aggressive and food possessive. I would say their temperament varies so be careful, my husband can't get close to them without the one growling and stomping at him.
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Anonymous - 2011-02-02 Is the rabbit neutered? If it isn't, that could be the problem. Getting your rabbits neutered drops their hormone levels a lot and can make them less aggressive. And if that doesn't work, try separating the rabbits. Being near another rabbit can also cause them to be aggressive. Hope this helps.
Anonymous - 2011-04-03 Most rabbits do get possessive with their food. If they are the same gender, that would happen a lot. Also, when they growl and stamp, it could just mean they really like you. It's a sign of "ownership" for them. My holland lops do that too.
emily - 2011-05-24 If you had the rabbits neutered or spay then they would be completely different because as the other person said it drops there hormone levels and also crosses out a few health issues they can get for example testicular cancer. Remember rabbits also need vaccinations against econucoli and VHD. I have two male rabbits that are both neutered and are the most friendliest rabbits ever!!
Maddy - 2011-04-26 I have a Himalayan bunny and he is the most friendly, playful, sweet, CUDDLY bunny! He is my baby. Although people say they are the most friendly and I believe that, but truth is every bunny is different. They can be mean, aggressive and some friendly and sweet. Don't rely on Internet and if you really want to find the perfect one spend time with some at the pound. Just my advice. I had no intention on getting a year old white bunny. I wanted a baby, but I saw him at the corner of my eye and I fell in love! He's a big bunny, probably a rare size for a himalayan but he's the best. Good luck to everyone with their bunnies!
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Charlie Roche - 2011-04-26 Good for you. I am glad you found one to love.
MVT - 2010-01-22 Just an FYI that is not a picture of a Himalayan rabbit. However that rabbit does display himalayan coloring. They are wonderful rabbits and great with children. My daughter gor her first when she was 3.
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TRP - 2010-03-15 Just wondering why you don't think that is a Himalayan?
Alex - 2010-11-21 I need to know what a real himalayan rabbit looks like because I think I have one her nose and feet are chocolate and her tail is a cross between a light brown and dark gray she has a long slender body do you know what type of rabbit she is? Also I'm looking for a male I live in mentor ohio it's by cleveland ohio do you know of any breeders in this area?
Sarah - 2010-08-29 I'm the only one who handles my himalyan male because he kicks and scratches like there's no tomorrow. I have scars from him. Although he is quite adorable, definitely not for small children.
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shelby - 2010-11-12 Yes they ARE GOOD pets I am breeding mine so I can have more. You just don't mess with yours so don't tell other people that they aren't.
Leah - 2010-08-24 We had ours for 12 years! What a fighter. He was running and jumping right up to his last day, and only died of old age. What a wonderful, sweet pet - better than our dog!
If you're looking for a rabbit that loves to sit in your lap or be carried around, the Himalayan is the rabbit for you!
I just have to comment! That bunny that is in the picture is a Himi Netherland Dwarf not a Himalayan rabbit!
i have 2 beautiful Himalayan rabbits, but cannot tell the age as they were found in the woods on lake hermitage road....also am stumped to tell if they are does or bucks
I was introduced to two very sweet and beautiful Hym rabbits last night. They had very perculiar legs and feet, long and strong but slender, feet and toes, ideal for running and fighting. Their eyes were bright red, and rather bulbous, so be careful, they are vulnerable. And their coat soft and lovely, white with dark chocolate points, rather light a siamese cat. All in all a very strikingly beautiful creature, which reminded me of a Hare with colour, rather than a rabbit.
Why are they described as small breeds? They are huge compared to Dwarf Hotot, polish and netherland dwarfs, they are small breeds. Mine is huge and keeps growing and growing yet she's not even 4months! Mine will definately be NOT be small...she is the most gentle and docile creature though,love her to bits!!
These guys have the best personalities and are great pets. They are considered small as usually just 2 1/2 to 4 pounds. Maybe you got a big one. Just love him and enjoy.
I agree, I love her to bits! Damn mine is definately huge. I am pretty definate she is purebred but I will have to look up some more rabbit breeds to see if maybe she is crossbred.
You could have a Californian instead. They have the same markings but get 8-10lbs.
I've had two Himalayan's for years, though they are very cute one is very aggressive and food possessive. I would say their temperament varies so be careful, my husband can't get close to them without the one growling and stomping at him.
Is the rabbit neutered? If it isn't, that could be the problem. Getting your rabbits neutered drops their hormone levels a lot and can make them less aggressive. And if that doesn't work, try separating the rabbits. Being near another rabbit can also cause them to be aggressive. Hope this helps.
Most rabbits do get possessive with their food. If they are the same gender, that would happen a lot. Also, when they growl and stamp, it could just mean they really like you. It's a sign of "ownership" for them. My holland lops do that too.
If you had the rabbits neutered or spay then they would be completely different because as the other person said it drops there hormone levels and also crosses out a few health issues they can get for example testicular cancer. Remember rabbits also need vaccinations against econucoli and VHD. I have two male rabbits that are both neutered and are the most friendliest rabbits ever!!
I have a Himalayan bunny and he is the most friendly, playful, sweet, CUDDLY bunny! He is my baby. Although people say they are the most friendly and I believe that, but truth is every bunny is different. They can be mean, aggressive and some friendly and sweet. Don't rely on Internet and if you really want to find the perfect one spend time with some at the pound. Just my advice. I had no intention on getting a year old white bunny. I wanted a baby, but I saw him at the corner of my eye and I fell in love! He's a big bunny, probably a rare size for a himalayan but he's the best. Good luck to everyone with their bunnies!
Good for you. I am glad you found one to love.
Just an FYI that is not a picture of a Himalayan rabbit. However that rabbit does display himalayan coloring. They are wonderful rabbits and great with children. My daughter gor her first when she was 3.
Just wondering why you don't think that is a Himalayan?
I need to know what a real himalayan rabbit looks like because I think I have one her nose and feet are chocolate and her tail is a cross between a light brown and dark gray she has a long slender body do you know what type of rabbit she is? Also I'm looking for a male I live in mentor ohio it's by cleveland ohio do you know of any breeders in this area?
I'm the only one who handles my himalyan male because he kicks and scratches like there's no tomorrow. I have scars from him. Although he is quite adorable, definitely not for small children.
Yes they ARE GOOD pets I am breeding mine so I can have more. You just don't mess with yours so don't tell other people that they aren't.
I want one in black does anyone know where I can find one?
We had ours for 12 years! What a fighter. He was running and jumping right up to his last day, and only died of old age. What a wonderful, sweet pet - better than our dog!