Holland lop?

[ILovemyAlice]

Iwant to get this bunny but is it a pure bred holland lop? Cause its ears are up?

Heres a pic

 

[pamnock]

Yes, it could be. Ear control is normal in Holland Lops, especially at this young age (they are not born with lopped ears).



Pam - Holland Lop breeder for 20+ years

http://www.geocities.com/pamnock/

 

[ILovemyAlice]

This pic was tooken when she was 8 weeks so when doe's she get lop ears?

I never knew they were born without lop ears.

Thanks,

-Lauren

 

[pamnock]

The ears lop anywhere from 2 weeks to never. Ideally, they "should" lop by 6-8 weeks, but some may maintain a lot of ear control throughout their lives.

Pam

 

[ILovemyAlice]

So do you think this rabbit has a chance of having lop ears?

Thanks for all your help!

 

[pamnock]

It's possible, especially since the tips are drooping. A warm, steady temperature can also help the ears to lop.

Pam

 

[ILovemyAlice]

Okay.
I am going to possibly get her tonight and the owner said she is know 12 weeks.

 

[Blaze_Amita]

my first rabbit, Blaze, he was almost 4 months before his ears lopped over. I just held them down every other day to daily to the side of his head and now they're beautiful- other than one of the judges thinks they're too long, but I think it's from his BEW father who had longer ears.

 

[ILovemyAlice]

wow ill have to try that.
I am going to get the rabbit toniight

 

[anneq]

My baby lops all had their ears droop at different times - sometimes it was 3-4 weeks, the others followed later.
Wow Pam, 20+yrs? I just might have to pick your brains, lol.
So far all the buns I've had, the Hollands are my favorite.
Mine aren't show, just pet, but I fell in love with their personality and temperament.

 

[pamnock]

anneq wrote:

Wow Pam, 20+yrs?

A number of years ago, my son was one of the top open breeders in the nation and the #1 Holland Lop breeders in Ohio. We still have some Hollands in the barn, but rarely show them anymore.

Pam

 

[anneq]

That's a lot of hard work - I'm sure your Lops were gorgeous.

doh...just noticed your link - now I can view your gorgeous lops for myself, lol.

 

[pamnock]

I don't really have any photos of our Hollands on our site any longer so here's one for you. His name is Shen. On one of his few times out showing when he was young, he won a Best In Show. He's one of the guys still in our barn.

 

[pamnock]

Here's another one of our favorites who we lost a few years ago. "Dude" was a grand champion with numerous legs . . .

 

[anneq]

Oh gosh, they're both gorgeous!
I really like the brokens - they must of made you pretty proud

 

[Blaze_Amita]

OMG they're gorgeous. My Gabriel and my Calleigh (Solid and broken Tort respectively) Don't even look that good.

 

[ILovemyAlice]

last night i went to her house and she had two to pick from so i got the nicer one she just turned 8 weeks old yesterday.
She is an albino female.
I use to have a male lop eared rabbit that was albino when i was 8.
I just LOVE lop eared rabbits and there personality's!
I will try and post a pic soon.
I named her Rose.

 

[anneq]

Awww, sweet - another Rose (mine is Rosie)
Funny thing is, my oldest (now 19yrs.old) would name EVERY pet of hers Rosy...she just LOVED the name.
Please posts pic when you can.

 

[ILovemyAlice]

Sorry I forgot to post a pic.

She is missing a little fur on her head because ger last owner had her in a cage with a bunny that did not like her.

 

[anneq]

He's beautiful! Look at that cute little tail, lol