Lop rabbit ear discrete sagging down. Other characteristics of the Lop rabbit has a compact and solid body. At this time there are many different types of Lop rabbit, this happens because the various crosses made by the breeder. Here
I will only describe the type of Lop rabbit races that are well
known and recognized by various associations / organizations in a
variety of the world's only rabbit.
- English Lop, maybe rabbits are regarded as the ancestor of all rabbit breeds existing barrel. Why do I say so? Because in one of the ancient manuscripts found hierogliph egypt pictures of rabbits this barrel. So you can imagine how long this cute bunny is not there? English barrel is actually a local rabbit of mainland Africa, which is precisely from Algeria. English name of the barrel itself is given by the English after they develop this type and mengikutsertakannya in the contest. Characteristics of English Lop rabbit is a very long ears (a world record that was recorded was 31.125 inches) and thin. The weight of English Lop rabbit is 4 to 4.5 kg or more.
- French Lop, the type was first recognized in France sometime in the 1850s. Believe to be a cross between a giant barrel of english Normande. Characteristic is to have a strong physique, head of the little box and looked down, and a thick ear. Age between 5-7 years of his life. The weight of this type of French Lop rabbit is 4.5 to 6 kg.
- Holland Lop, rabbit history originated in the Netherlands in 1951 from a farmer named Adrian de Cock. Merupan barrel cross of english, french barrel, and the dwarf nederland. In 1964 Holland Lop recognition of standardization bodies in the Netherlands. Holland Lop subsequently revised in 1970, ie for body weight. Holland Lop characteristic is to have a round head, flat-faced, wide body, full chest, and short ears that hang. Holland Lop rabbits glance looks like a bulldog and is very funny. The default weight is 1.5 kg.
- Mini Lop, also known as german barrel. History of Mini Lop rabbits are still being debated. But that is probably more reliable Mini Lop rabbit is a cross between french barrel, barrel holland, and chinchillia. Developed in Germany in 1972. Mini Lop rabbit is the characteristic width and plump face, ears, compact body. Its lifetime could reach 12 years. The default weight is 2.7 kg.
- American Fuzzy Lop, a cross of the barrel with french holland Angora. Developed in America and was first introduced in arba convention in 1985. Recognition of Arba as the new race in 1988. American Fuzzy Lop rabbits characteristic is the flat face and wide, thick fur Woll in his body, and short ears that hang. The default weight is 1.5 kg.
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