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Holland Lop, with the passing of days, is becoming more preferred to the rabbit enthusiasts, pet owners and breeders across the globe on account of its compact size and attraction. As per studies, it happens to be the smallest breed of the lop-eared rabbits with an ideal weight of 3.5 lb (1.4 kg) although through apposite care it can reach a weight of 5 or more lbs (1.8 kg). Besides its stocky, muscular-appearing body, which is characterized by broad shoulders, deep chests, and short thick legs, make the Holland a darling of children. The most common colors attributed to Holland Lops include fawn, fawn-white, white, white-black and black, as well as a shade similar to a tortoise shell.

The appearance is lovely. Isn’t it? Are you getting interested to have a Holland Lop? Though a Holland is recognized for its lovable character and nonaggressive behavior, there is the need of a taking great care. Any rabbit owner, if he becomes indifferent to this aspect and try to project it as a mere pièce de résistance or showpiece, shouldn’t deserve the right to have pets. Holland Lops are also quite distinct with regard to traits. This is best found at the time of making merriment. While other rabbits run throughout the floor or in the rabbitry, they are witnessed to jump in the air, flicking heads and feet, together with running around rapidly in circles. Nevertheless there is something common. They do get scared in an uncomfortable position like other rabbits. Don’t you know that rabbits die of fear? A Holland Lop may have the same experience if not taken care of.

Rabbits have been known to die of fear, so one must be careful to handle them very carefully. This indicates that you should know the actual time of breeding Holland Lops. Though they are able to reproduce as early as three or four months old, it’s always better if they are six or seven months old. It is found that does have a greater chance of fatality and complications while bucks may suffer a lack of early success affecting future breeding potential.

Try to consult a rabbit savvy veterinarian, in this context. He/she is the best person to guide you but never compromise on diets. There should be the mandatory presence of carrots and higher fiber leaf lettuces in diets. The vet can give a good guidance in this domain too.