American Fuzzy Lop

"Percy"
Photo Courtesy: Arifa Khursheed

   The American Fuzzy Lops generally have wonderful personalities and like many of the lop rabbits, love to be cuddled! A snuggly little bunny that reminds us of a teddy bear!

 

   This bunny is considered a good first rabbit for new owners, as they have wonderful personalities and are also great for showing. They are furry and cute and can be very loving and affectionate.

   Both males and females are very sweet and make excellent pets though females can sometimes be a bit more shy and skittish, especially with loud noises and fast movements.

Dr. Jungle shares what Arifa has to say about "Percy"!...      "Percy is the sweetest and most trusting bunny I have ever met! My favorite thing about Percy (besides her sweetie personality) are her HUGE feet!"...Arifa

   The American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit is sometimes referred to as the "Fuzzy Lop", "Fuzzy", or "AFL" (American Fuzzy Lop). They do have long coats and so will need some grooming, generally once a week for an adult. Babies will need grooming more often until they get their adult coats at about six months.

For more information about Rabbits and their care see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Rabbit

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Background:
    The American Fuzzy Lop originated from the Holland Lop. There are a couple of suggestions as to how this bred developed. One idea is that this a genetic fault in the Holland Lop where occasionally a long haired Holland Lop results. Another idea is that an occasional long haired Holland Lop is a result of much earlier breeding attempts between the Holland Lop and the Angora, so some Holland Lops could be carrying the the necessary gene to produce long hair. Either way, long haired Holland Lops were bred together to create the American Fuzzy Lop which became a recognized breed in 1988.

Description:
   The American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit is a small, round, wooly rabbit weighing up to about three and a half to four pounds. They have short wide faces, short lopped ears, and long fur.

Color differences:
   The American Fuzzy Lop Rabbits come in a variety of colors and patterns. Several groups of colors include: agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded and solid. There are 19 recognized show colors.

Comments from people who have kept this pet:

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I have had my american fuzzy lop for almost four years now and I absolutly ADORE him. His name is peanut and he is the most lovable pet I have ever had, and trust me I have had a lot of pets. He loves to be petted and cuddled all the time. I think anyone who is looking to get a rabbit should definately get an american fuzzy lop, they are the best.

erica 2008-03-27

Yesterday I bought a 6 week old broken black lop and she is the sweetest creature on earth. Her name is Pixie, she's curious cuddly and loves other rabbits! Rabbits are great pets for ANYONE!

Kes 2008-03-17

I just got a young caramel colored fuzzy lop named BradPitt. He loved to hop around and wiggled his cute little nose. One day I woke up in the morning and saw he had passed away. I don't know what happened. He looked fine and energetic the day before. I am brokenhearted. But he gave me a cheerful week while I had him.

ria 2008-02-24

I have an american fuzzy of my own. I love her. Whenever i get home from school I put her little baby socks on and her little outfit and attempt to walk her. She is my first rabbit and I'm loving every minute of it. I'm showing her and hoping to get that big blue ribbon. :D

jessica 2007-12-20

I have one fuzzy lop and am getting more breeding stock soon. I absolutely love this breed. I have had many breeds over the past ten years and the fuzzy lops are the best. They are easy going, very laid back, and love to sit in your lap and be groomed. They are alot more laid back than their close relative, the hollond lop.

erica 2007-07-10

Hello, I am going to get this rabbit for showing! I am so excited, I head one before and she was the nicest thing i have ever had! rebecca molnar

rebecca molnar 2007-07-06

Some of the coolest comments:

I have a Pointed White with Grey Fuzzy Lop whos around 7-8 months of age. I love the breed, they are very easy going rabbits and love attention. I got mine when she was only 4weeks old and we have accomplished alot of stuff. I have her litter trained now and she is a pro at it. She had babies in Janurary and was an excellent mother up to weaning time. She loves Binking around her pen all day and giving kisses. Shes a wonderful rabbit and my favorite out of the 6 i have. Fuzzy Lops require some grooming because they are half angora. Shes pretty good with grooming but gets very fussy when Turned over. She also loves eating greens and carrots and of course Timothy hay based pellets and Timothy hay.

BRITTANY 2005-03-29

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