English Lop ~ FAQ

These are some answers to frequently asked questions.
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Q: How big does an English Lop get?
A: The simple answer: BIG.  English Lops usually range from 9-12 pounds (or more) when full grown.

Q: What is the Life Span of an English Lop?
A: The average life span is around 5-8 years.

Q: Are English Lops a good pet for children?
A: I recommend an English Lop for adults and mature & responsible children age 12 and older. If children are loud, boisterous, and rough a rabbit is not a suitable pet.  I do NOT recommend an English Lop for a younger child, no matter their maturity, due to the rabbit's size making it harder to handle for a young child, and due to extra care necessary in taking care of the long ears, and extra nail trimming that is necessary.

Q: Do English Lops require extra care due to their long ears?
A: Yes.  Having super long ears does bring additional care.  It is important to keep their ears clean. They are prone to more ear wax.  You will need to check their ears often and keep them clean.  It is also very important to keep their nails trimmed more often than other breeds of rabbit.  Their large ears have lots of blood vessels and can easily be nicked (causing lots of bleeding) by stepping on their ears with long, sharp nails.

Q: Does a male or female rabbit have a better temperament/make a better pet?
A: Over time we have seen that males (bucks) tend to be more laid back than females (does).   However, this is definitely not always the case.  One difference that can occur, as they sexually mature,  is that a male rabbit is more likely to spray.  Not all male rabbits do this (none of our current bucks are sprayers) however it is not uncommon.

Q: Will I need to have my rabbit spayed/neutered?
A: This will be up to you.  If you have a male it it may help to help avoid/lessen spraying.

Q: Can two rabbits be housed together?
A:  Not usually.  Though not impossible it rarely works well.  Two rabbits, even from the same litter, will usually become territorial as they begin to sexually mature.  Two rabbits, that seem fine together one day, you may find the next day with missing fur and multiple bite wounds.

Q: What size cage does an English Lop need?
A: We recommend the minimum cage size of 36" x 30" for an English Lop (bigger is better) with access to an exercise pen.  Your rabbit needs to have space to get to hop around.

Q: Can rabbits be litter box trained?
A: Yes it is possible to litter box train a rabbit.  We have found that most rabbits will in time begin to at least use a litter box for peeing and some will use it entirely.  Just know that some learn this well and others are not as cooperative.  For excellent tips that were shared by one of our customers please CLICK HERE.

Q: Do rabbits need vaccinations?
A: In my opinion, no. This will be your decision.  We do not vaccinate rabbits.  We know of people who have found vaccinated rabbits to actually have weaker immune systems.

Q: Can rabbits get along with other pets?
A: Yes, this is possible.  We do not own other pets but we have customers who have other pets (dogs or cats)  that have bonded with their rabbit.  Obviously, exercise great caution when introducing other animals and do not leave them unattended.  (CLICK HERE to see photos of rabbits with other pets)

Q: Do you show rabbits?
A: No, we do not personally show rabbits.  Raising rabbits is an enjoyable and educational hobby for our family.

Q: What is a pedigree certificate and will I get one with my rabbit?
A:  All of our English Lops are pedigreed.  If a rabbit is "pedigreed" this means there is detailed record of the ancestors of that rabbit for three generations.  The pedigree certificate tells ancestors colors, weights, ear numbers, and any winnings.  Usually people that want to breed or show rabbits want the pedigree certificate.  However, sometimes those that are solely purchasing a rabbit as a family pet don't care about having a pedigree certificate.  The price will vary depending on whether or not a pedigree certificate is being included in the sale.

Q: Can I return the rabbit if someone in my family is allergic?
A: Please read our health & return policies HERE.  If we have room we will consider taking a rabbit back but you would not receive a refund.  Oftentimes people think they are allergic to the rabbit and they are actually allergic to the hay they are feeding the rabbit.  If someone in your family is allergic to hay your rabbit can be fed a diet of pellet food alone.

Q:  Is there something wrong? My rabbit's urine is reddish/orange!
A: No, assuming your rabbit is behaving normal this is nothing of concern.
The color of rabbit urine varies, anything from yellow to reddish/orange is normal.