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Lop Rabbit
rabbit breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
8–12 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Faible
The lop rabbit, or lope, is a variety of domestic rabbit, distinguishing itself from others mainly by its drooping ears. Its fur is silky and quite dense, which often gives the animal a stocky plush appearance.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 8-12 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30-60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Moderate grooming — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Lop Rabbit
Origins & history
A story told
It was Adrian De Cock, a Dutch rabbit breeder, who was responsible for selecting the dwarf lop rabbit in 1949. Indeed, this breeder was a keen admirer of the dwarf rabbit (less than 1.5 kg) as well as the French lop. However, he thought that the latter was greatly disadvantaged by its large size (more than 5.5 kg). He therefore undertook to cross these two breeds in order to obtain a miniature version of the French lop. In 1952, Adrian de Cock raised the first specimens weighing 1.5 kg. A rabbit can live for about ten years, but the oldest age is 18 years.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Lop Rabbit of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of lop rabbit (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a lop rabbit ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
31years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 10 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for rabbit
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- PotatoModerate
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
- titanium dioxideHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a lop rabbit ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for rabbit. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
189 g
per day · 719 kcal
95 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lop Rabbit
How long does a Lop-eared Rabbit live?+
Can a Lop-eared Rabbit live in an apartment?+
Is a Lop-eared Rabbit suitable for children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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