French Lop Rabbit

Background:      The French Lop's origins go back to about 1850. It was then that the English Lop and the Butterfly rabbit were crossed in France. The French Lop became wildly popular throughout Europe, but it wasn't introduced to the United States until the early 1970s.
     Today, the French Lop breed continues to flourish. Breeders can be located with ease.

Description:      The French Lop weighs, on average, 10 pounds. Its body is large and muscular, and its legs somewhat short. The head is broad, and the ears medium-length, thick and furry. Its soft, dense fur comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

Color differences:      There are nineteen acceptable show colors for the French Lop. These include black, gray, chinchilla, and sooty-fawn. Patterns include agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded and solid.

Availability      French Lop rabbit breeders can be located in most areas. Prices are usually in the $40 to $50 range, but may be less for non-show quality rabbits.

References "History of the French Lop", Copyright Gallant Knight Rabbitry
"Learn About the History and Objectives of the Lop Rabbit Club of America", Copyright LRCA
"French Lop Pet Rabbits Stats", Copyright My Bunny Farm
"French Lop", Wikipedia, Copyright 2008