Holland Lop Rabbit 101

In today's video, we are going to talk about the Holland Lop Rabbit.
Originating from the Netherlands, the Holland Lop is the smallest of the lop rabbit breeds. These cute and cuddly rabbits are a very popular breed thanks to their sweet nature and good temperament. They are a favorite breed to have as a pet as they are very good with children, too. Weighing only between two to four pounds, these fluffy little bunnies have the traditional floppy ears of a lop breed and will fit well into any home.
Fortunately, the Holland Lop rabbit does not have very high care needs and is an easy-going rabbit. If you’re interested in learning more about this rabbit and seeing whether they might be the breed for you, keep watching this video.
HISTORY OF THE HOLLAND LOP RABBIT.
The Holland Lop rabbit is one of the most popular rabbit breeds, both in the United States and around the world. This breed was recognized by Netherlands’ Governing Rabbit Council in 1964 and by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association in 1976. They have been loved all over ever since then.
However, the Holland Lop did not evolve naturally and was actually created by a breeder. This breeder wanted to create a rabbit that had the best traits and characteristics a bunny could have.
BREED ORIGIN.
The Holland Lop rabbit was first bred in the Netherlands in the 19 50s. A Dutch breeder named Adriann de Cock wanted to combine the French Lop and the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit to create the ultimate rabbit.
Unfortunately, because the two breeds are so dissimilar, the result was not what de Cock was looking for. These rabbits still had erect ears and not the lop ears that we know the breed to have today.
TEMPERAMENT.
The Holland Lop is a very popular breed of rabbit for a number of reasons. They do not only have a wonderful temperament but they are also a small breed and fit well into most homes. While every bunny has its own personality, the general temperament of the Holland Lop rabbit is wonderful. These gentle, friendly, and sociable rabbits love their owners and just want to be around them. They love attention and will love to be petted and spend time with you.
Playful and energetic, these bunnies like to spend time outside and will certainly benefit from some toys to play with. However, they’ll also love quiet time and won’t be afraid to hop into your lap and watch TV with you. While these rabbits are one of the sweeter and more docile breeds, they won’t be afraid to nip at you if they are scared or nervous. You should always respect your rabbit’s personal space, especially when they are new to your home.
APPEARANCE.
The Holland Lop rabbit is a small and compact breed of rabbit that weighs between 2 and 4 lbs. They have a wide and short body type that gives them a stocky look, along with their short, thick legs. They pose similar to a cat, resting mostly on their hind legs and only slightly on their two front feet.
Their faces are flat and round and they have a broad head with a distinctive puff of fur at the back, known as the crown. Females tend to be larger than males. Their most prominent feature is their lop ears which give them an adorable look. However, their ears don’t normally lop until they are about two months old, if not older.
The Holland Lop rabbit has a short, dense coat of medium length with rollback fur. This means that when the fur is stroked from the opposite direction, it returns to its original position. Fortunately, the coat does not require too much grooming to keep it in good condition.
The color combination possibilities for the Holland Lop rabbit are huge. This breed is recognized in a variety of colors and groups. They are divided up into two classifications, solid, one-color, and broken, which contain patches of one or two other colors.
KNOWN HEALTH ISSUES.
These lop-eared rabbits have a relatively long life expectancy and can live for between 7 and 14 years on average. Like all rabbits, the Holland Lop rabbit is prone to some health problems. Here are some of Holland Lop Rabbit's health issues,
Malocclusion is when the upper and lower teeth are misaligned so that the normal process of chewing doesn’t wear down your rabbit’s teeth. Regular dental checkups are very important.
Otitis Media is an infection of the inner ear and, if left untreated, can spread to the upper respiratory tract. It can be caused by dirt buildup in the ears. Make sure your rabbit’s ears are clean.
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[@thub7637]

My Holland is only 2.5 pounds but she has an enormous personality. If you want cute, silly, goofy, fun loving, affectionate. This is for you. They can be a little bossy and sassy but put all together they are so amazing.

[@tocacherxys4987]

My Holland I’m getting on Friday her name is willow she is 2.5 I think

[@barb.gerhard9501]

Mine is a mle and is not like that he is so mellow and laid back, he is lounging right now like a dog on his side nothing seems to upset him, and he does allot of sitting around, he is almost completely litter box trained and is great, he is only 41/2 months old, his name is Billy, so i don't know how big he will get, but he is so quiet and content. he fits our home perfectly. and our dog thinks he is his little bro. they hang out together with supervision. my dog is a mix german short haired pointer and Springer Spaniel. named cody, hes a medium size about 40 pounds, and they get along great. he protects Billy and even hovers over him protectively when he thinks he has to protect him. or maybe hes being possessive. I never leave them unsupervised, cody is still a hinting dog but German short hairs are known to accept all animals small and big, in their family so hes good with the bunny.

[@lettylalm]

@@barb.gerhard9501 Your bunny is still a baby. When your bunny get to it's full grown age it will probably get more hyper but don't worry its cute! It's great that your bunny is never angry you are doing a great job!

[@Bunny11344]

Sounds like my beloved dwarf bunny. He was so loving sweet cheeky and definitely bossy. I miss him everyday

[@lawandab.1572]

Do you have a recommendation as to where I can purchase one?

[@squirrelly68]

I had a Holland Lop named Bob. "Dinge the Dirty Rabbit," "Robert Rabbit," "Bob the Bunny," "Beelzebob," "Carpet Chameleon," were his nicknames. He died 10/10/10 at 10 years old. About a year before he died, he developed a cyst on the side of his face that we had to get drained and keep clean constantly. Other than that, he had no health issues. That cyst was horrible, though.

[@lucypelisek]

my holland lop is still a baby (only 3 months) but he is SO sweet and such a good boy. His name is Oliver and he is so energetic yet will sit with you and watch tv haha he's the cutest little bunny

[@JohnSmith-zw6tr]

I have a female Lop, her name is Polly Anna. Although we should have named her, “Killer.” Alow me to explain. I rescued Polly from a pet store. I found her in the corner of the cage waiting to die. 2 larger fat rabbits were laying in front of the food and water. The pet store was very negligent on how they cared for their rabbits. She was 5 weeks old partially blind from cataracts and absolutely (no exaggeration) skin and bones. She is a white and grey colored rabbit. But, her fur was yellow with urine stains. It took a few baths to get the stain and smell out. When I got her home, she ate about 8 oz of rabbit food in 3 hours and drank a whole water bottle 12 oz. when a woke up the next morning, the food and water bowl was empty again. She eventually gained weight and is now healthy. But, the cataracts are still there. Now, she constantly trying to lick my face and arms and attacks anyone who gets near me. Never seen a rabbit act like this one. My wife is afraid of her. When she bites, she bites down to the bone. She growls like a dog when anyone else gets close. I’ve never seen anything like her before. I think my daughter teases her in her cage when no one is looking and I’m not home. So, one time Polly was out of the cage and my daughter came by. Polly leaped through the air without warning with her mouth open wide (like a rabbit yawn) and teeth exposed trying to bite her. Luckily, Polly’s aim was off due to her cataracts. We have other rabbits, Polly is over 2 years old now. And, the entire time we’ve had her; she will hump any other rabbit she can get her paws on. And, this has never let up. We can’t let her be around the other rabbits since they get irritated with the constant chasing them around. She doesn’t like to be outside, wants to held constantly and would rather be picked up than given a treat. One time, I hadn’t picked her up in a few days out of having a very busy week. Well, she had pulled out almost half of her fur. She thumps, whines (whines like a dog) and runs around in a circle when she wants to be picked up. Believe it or not, she will stay out for hours (5-6 hours) before signaling she wants to go back to her cage to pee. Once in her cage, she runs to the corner, pees then signals to be picked up again. She honks loudly when she is displeased with something. She is quite a rabbit

[@memeburas2306]

sounds like mine

[@zamwastaken]

I saw one named Oreo at a park today and now I want one so badly. They are amazing.

[@kelpy9902]

i need to find where to grt them

[@lvlynatz]

@@kelpy9902 you can get them from breeders, sometimes at a pet store.

[@elainekomara8555]

Do your homework on them.. They are messy. They poop on the floor too, even though litter trained. They are sweet though. Never bathe a rabbit. They get cold from that.

[@lifelivinwithz3584]

Me too I’m try to convince my mom to buy 1 for me 😂

[@andradamuresan9261]

Yes..mine is just adorable and I love her just like she is my kid🥰

[@lvlynatz]

Same

[@sa2oap]

this video lost me when they said that i needed a hutch for my rabbit LMFAO. My mini lop is free roam and litter trained, and he doesnt have bad chewing habbits at all. It depends on personalities. Think of it like you getting a puppy, you pick them out for their personality, not just because of the spots.

[@Alexandra-ew3ep]

Well you’re very lucky then

[@NekoNebula1313]

Yeah rabbit hutches are just the way to waste your money I use a dog exercise pen.

[@NekoNebula1313]

@Emily Brewer they have bitter apple vinegar spray that you can put on your cords to stop chewing also just regular hand sanitizer is nasty enough to make them spit it out.

[@danix4883]

How were you able to litter train them btw?

[@korequeeroshinguji5646]

@Emily Brewer you can buy these cord protector things to protect them and the bunny

[@alyssaowens8203]

Mine is the sweetest boy. He's still a baby but he went into gi stasis this weekend and having to syringe feed him and he didn't bite or anything(mind you we aren't fully bonded yet and he was still amazing) he does throw stuff at me lol especially pinecones and nibble at my skin but doesn't hurt me

[@clairedennis9278]

Such cute pictures!!!

[@itsjosemiranda]

Excellent and to the point educational video. Great. Work 👏💯👍💡

[@densk8r]

I used to have one and she was amazing. Any time we brought her up from the basement she would lay on your chest and scratch at you for pets, or if she didn't want attention she'd go lay behind the couch. Watch out for carpeting though, she tore up a strip of mine doing bunny stuff.

[@jeffnew1213]

I read that the majority of lop rabbits are hard of hearing or deaf, but this seems to be rarely mentioned.

[@alayahrichmond4775]

omg i thought i was crazy

[@jasperwoodcock1302]

I got a BEW lop bunny about six weeks ago and I love him. I am sure he is deaf. He doesn’t respond to any noise, loud or otherwise. He plays with the vacuum cleaner when it’s running. He gets startled when he doesn’t see you and likes to know when I am at all times.

[@Bunny11344]

I’m glad most lops are pets then I’d feel terrible for them since they’re prey animal and not being able to hear is terrifying

[@8-bitadventures194]

This was very informative!

[@PetsLifeToday]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellsbergeoknvcc]

i recommend do not let your rabbit outside. rabbits are small and don't have big defense so it can easily get picked up by a predator

[@jorgemartinez-jv8vx]

They can also get a disease that can kill them. I forgot what’s it’s called but I remember that you have to vaccinate them and don’t let them outdoors

[@lofi8957]

Love the profile pic 😃

[@kyo-mi]

I let my bunny go out 😳

[@olliegillard2715]

srrry i dont agree

[@amantinamunoz2043]

@@olliegillard2715 why?

[@mb-qj5yo]

I have one I’m obsessed with my fatball she’s even cuter now that she’s grown she’s a naughty girl though I don’t have her caged I have her in my patio and full of plants and little houses for her. Bunnies are a lot of work think really hard before you get one because it’s just not the same as having a dog or cat they are only for a certain type of household. They can destroy your home so just be careful before you decide to get a bunny.

[@user-pw7xd1ly8h]

ALSO you said to “very rarely” bathe your rabbits unless they are very dirty.. well.. NEVER EVER EVER bathe your rabbits! This could lead to hypothermia as they already have trouble regulating their temperature and if the water is at the wrong temperature could also put them into shock!!! If you have a special needs rabbit, an elderly rabbit, or just a rabbit that doesn’t seem to groom itself (which is very rarely the case) you can “bathe” it with a damp cloth. You need to check your facts before you tell others about this- you could be putting bunnies in danger. 🙏🙏

[@gizka9589]

Dry bathes or dampen with a damp towel is what i say lol

[@avocadotoast0113]

How to bunnies living in the wild survive? I’m sure weather conditions can get harsh..

[@jewllzzz.7695]

I used to bathe my rabbit. Well I only did it once because the wiped were not working and she had so much poop on her butt (it was very hard and stuck to her fur) I didn't clean her whole body though I tried to just clean her butt but she wouldn't stop moving so I accidentally got water on her legs and she kept dragging her feet and eventually died the same day

[@lionzDen23]

@@jewllzzz.7695 she died because her feet were wet?

[@jewllzzz.7695]

@@lionzDen23 no like her entire bottom half of her body was wet

[@bunnylopmy1322]

nice information 😊

[@SFBenjaminK]

SOOOOOOOOO CUUUTEE💖🥰😍

[@helenmaria79]

I have 1 Holland lop and 1 non lop.i love my little bunny's💛🌈🐇🐰🕊🌹🌺

[@memeburas2306]

Mine is very destructive i used to let her roam the house but she chews everything walls floor’s anything that dont run . so i only let her out a few hours now in one room she bullies the dogs

[@darladowhaniuk1969]

❤️my holland lop I got him at 3mo.he is 2yrs now he is house liter trained was difficult until he was nutered he is doing great now I love him so much I worked with him consistently all summer and he is now trained he goes outside my yard is not fenced but he is trained and has never went outside of my yard priamiter...I am concerned though I never see him drinking water. also I need to learn how to trim his nails...it scears me. and I'm concerned about the fur on the bottom of his feet it feels matted here and there...he is my only pet but my daughter and her cat lived with us for a while at first he was territorial and was pooping here and there outside his box at first then it stopped and they were cute together...most of the time... lol...although they played good the morning bucky realized little bit the cat bed and her and her stuff was no longer in half of his space...he was acting like a kid on Christmas morning and he was running 90 miles an hr through the house and doing binkeys LOL...IF I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN I WOULD PICK HIM BUT I WISH I WOOULD HAVE CAME HOME WITH HIS SISTER OR BROTHER BECAUSE NOW I FEEL BAD HE DOESNT HAVE A BUNNY FRIEND. I SURE LOVE MY BUCKY ❤️

[@3bunnies111]

Cute

[@rajupariyar4893]

Beautiful rabbits

[@PetsLifeToday]

Thank you very much!

[@user-pw7xd1ly8h]

Love the video AND holland lops!! But i’m pretty sure the males do tend to be larger than the females!!

[@tocacherxys4987]

Yes verry true

[@stefaniecurry5804]

I’ve always read and have been told that the females are larger probably for breeding purposes. I’m thinking about getting one today!

[@earnie_010]

Floppy ears :D bloop

[@kaminari1028]

Are holland lops or netherland dwarfs better pets?

[@billjones7567]

Our holland loop is 11 week white blue eyes. A total sweetheart & already house trained. One question though< do u recommend health insurance for them?

[@amantinamunoz2043]

I think it would be a good idea (mostly because they do have a lot of dental issues and ear issues due to the way they are bred and are)

[@adrianapost5950]

Hello. I noticed you used one of our photos for your video. If you could please credit us in this I would appreciate it.

[@Blitzkugel]

I have a 1 year old labrador, he's extremely active and likes to bite people (not really BITING biting, just sorta nibbing but he also scratches a lot and breaks skin) and its one of the reasons why I'm scared to get a bunny since if it's going to bite me too then I don't know what I'll do with 2 demons in my house

[@julietodd1149]

We just rescued an 8 month old. She was great on the couch the first day/night then she started pooping and peeing on the couch and my lap. Trying to break this so I can let her run around the downstairs but not having much luck.

[@openheartedwarrior2971]

At what age are holland lops no longer considered a baby?

[@Avrose9926]

The one time I took my Holland lop a bath he died about three days later 😭 very traumatizing. There was not a lot of water inside but he slipped and got really wet… his fur took long to dry. Ugh such a disaster!! I Cried for two weeks straight. Maybe he had another health issue that I wasn’t aware of but please be very careful when giving your bunny a bath or don’t give one at all!!! Rip to my beautiful bunny Lola 🥹 I will never forget you

[@joserubensrabello3370]

Wish they lived longer

[@kyo-mi]

Isnt it 10 years

[@old_yeller4251]

@@kyo-mi I know a few rabbits that turned 14 years even

[@dtuberkid7920]

@@old_yeller4251 omg

[@eldritchcupcakes3195]

1:19 Sorry his name was what?

[@inspector_yasmin]

Cok

[@elainekomara8555]

Bunnies are sloppy. I have one. He is cute and loving though. Bunnies are territorial. Mine chases the dog and cat around...!

[@arayahwalker740]

That’s why you get them spayed or neutered......... and your bunny shouldn’t be around other animals that are not a bunny.

[@kyo-mi]

My bunny is under my tv table and she doesnt wanna come out and she will get electricuted if she doesnt get out bc of the wires

[@opal9291]

I’m interested in getting a rabbit and I am currently researching about everything I should know before I get one. I am away at school and so is my family most of the time during the day, would the rabbit be okay at home while I am away for school? I will try give the rabbit as much attention as possible WHEN possible. I need an answer for this ASAP if possible

[@8-bitadventures194]

Exact same problem here

[@faisalwaaj8606]

Exactly but i think of Leaving entertainment so he/she would be busy playing.

[@opal9291]

@Serena Allen thank you. I have gotten a rabbit a month ago and she seems happy and not bored

[@8-bitadventures194]

@Serena Allen good to know cuz I’m 99% sure my parents are getting me a bunny for my birthday

[@Star-iw1kr]

I would say yes, get it a nice big rabbit cage, not a cheap one,put some working hours towards it. And I’m sure you got time throughout the day. And if things doesn’t workout. There’s always someone who is willing to take good care of it from someone who couldn’t.

[@henryshapiro487]

Ok I want one

[@shrimpchip37]

My 6 month Holland is a runt and her ears haven’t flopped yet, should I be worried?

[@gizka9589]

No need to worry some holland lop rabbits ear dont always flop your rabbit is also not fully grown i would give it a few months and see what happens but not all lops have floppy ears

[@shrimpchip37]

@@gizka9589 oh good, thank you!

[@gizka9589]

@@shrimpchip37 no probs:)

[@LTheBeatman]

I have a runt buck I was worried about the same but his ears are floppy now though

[@ahhwe-any7434]

How does are baby bunny look so young and is 3 myhs already. Bc his ears r already def drooping. If not for his ears, my hubby thought he was 1 of our piggies

[@trunki006]

When Holland van Maarten is actually a rabbit sona like Mai

[@coolkidgamerb11updateytlog20]

Fun fact: they can’t be really wet if they do they can get hypothermia

[@Destiny18742]

What do you mean a indoor hutch will also work you should not even be using a hutches it's just bad and if u want I could go into detail

[@lindasapiecha2515]

Thats what i wanted but I have a french lop It is huge and freeroams the house Would never lock it in a cage

[@Anonymous_11919]

I really want to get a Holland lop but I can’t convince my family. 😭 any tips?

[@dtuberkid7920]

Say I will Burn The House If You Dont Lol Thats The Tip ;-;

[@IMeMineWho]

They are too high maintenance for a child or teen. Here is my typical day (my bun is semifree roam. He has the bathroom and walk in closet for his base and can go in my room (studio apt) from 10 am to 530. At 630 am he is already up. He positions his little body toward the door to the main room. If I don't divert his attention, my day will start then. If not, I have an hour or two to work at my part time jewelry designs. Then, I change his pee pads, throw out the ones and the little PO OS that didn't make it on the pee pads. While Baby sleeps, I order his veg or organic pellets or hay. During his play/ free roam time in the main room, I watch out for places he might jump that are dangerous for him and I have waterproof blankets for the bed. I need to order backups for when I am too tired to do laundry. Then he sleeps for an hour and I prep his veg for lunch (researching the greens he can eat. Unlike the YTers who show their bunnies being fed a third of a banana or other fruit, fruit actually can give buns GI stasis so I stick to the veg that is nontoxic for him. His lunch. Then I make my own while he snoozes and have about 20 mins most days to dance or work out. UN the afternoon he plays and jumps on my bed. Then hopefully he will go into his room by himself by 7p and I make his hay mixed with organic pellets and take a bath. Around then he gets frisky for more playtime as I sweep and vacuum up his hay. Then he wants copious pets, I unpack orders (bags of hay, strawmats, etc. and at 915p to 945p, I say goodnight to him, take out his bag of pee pads to the trash and make my linner. I say linner because I rarely have time for breakfast. I pass out at around midnight. As you can see, this leaves almost no time for things like after school activities and what this does not mention is that buns take up about 75% of your waking day.

[@barb.gerhard9501]

I have a holland lop he is only 41/2 months old, sso i don't know how big he will get, but he is all the things mentioned in this video, affectionate ad sweet natured, melowand easy going, he gets along well with our dog who likes to go onto his pen to hang out with him and eat his turds, lol he likes to go around my dog and even lays down with him. He i so sweet he puts his head on my shoulder when i cuddle him I had him on the table and he sat with his head on my shoulders and made little sweet sounds and made soft clicking sounds with his teeth. showing contentment. I felt like laying my head down and resting with him leaning on my shoulder. he also likes to press as hard as he can into my husband's neck to cuddle when he holds him. He licks and is so loving, I really like the breed. we had one holland lop who lived for 11 years so they live a long as a dog. so they have great longevity. we have another holland outside in a rabbit run he is a blond colour and is 5 years old, he has skin problems, the vet said to feed him veggie oil or fish oil, so I give him about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. of canola oil mixed with his food it has omega 3 and has been good for his skin, he was almost bald from plucking himself, its been months and his fur has almost completely grown out, I thought we were going to have to have him out down, but with some skin cream for a patch of skin fungus in the middle of his back, and the oil he has recovered almost completely.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Our pitt does that w/ our guinea pigs. Which really upsets the boys, lol. I can hear them from upstairs.. but we just got a bunny today & he's the cutest. I kinda assumed he was a boy. He just kicks & won't stay still w/ my hubby but is calm w/ me. But than I was like no, maybe it's a girl. It's just sweet, idk. But yah, come to find out, it is a boy. I'm glad the piggies have similiar interests which makes things more convenient. Hes still so small, im paranoid about his eating. I kind of just want to give him a carrot... but my hubby accidently trimmed a hair chunk of 1 of the piggies so bad, it left a wound. Which scabbed over the day later. But it made me so mad, we've just been giving the boys individual times by themselves w/ us. Which 1s mainly the more rowdy 1 tho...The other 2 are more calm. Anywho, I had the American breed up here w/ me earlier today & I forgot what annoying buggy type usual thing my hubby was doing, (maybe just talking, lol) but whiskers, my piggy, he really ran to me like it's OK mom! I got you! Ha he's so precious. Like yeah ok, w/ your 1 lb self. Which humored my hubby too tho., so he leaned into for a kiss, & whiskers leaned in towards for it too. Guess it's back to gradually syringe feeding my toy looking bunny . He's so whiwhoa. I think even the piggies r bigger.

[@IMeMineWho]

1 year.

[@TAYLOR8mm]

I have one named Harry! He's free roam. I love him so much hes an amazing bunny 🥰 and loves being in bed with me.

[@nicolekovalcik5350]

We don’t talk about Bruno no no no we don’t talk about brunooo but

[@marshmellodademencia2615]

ah yes, because rabbits have incredible representation in encanto

[@josephwisniewski3673]

Dang TTS/AI channels.

[@braydentbh9658]

The breeder name

[@hopeterry3396]

I died

[@katbailey3711]

So monotone I couldn’t pay attention to this video

[@theyluv_lax]

Ummmmm all rabbits have different personalities even if they are the same breed!

[@SpiritLopRabbitry]

nobody said that EVERY holland lop has the same personality :P

[@lvlynatz]

My Holland Lop is so cute (just like all bunnies.) She also *LOVES* to plop down. Sometimes she even throws into a loaf.

[@chrixpherz]

My rabbit looks just like yours lax

[@cameronhetzler5407]

Literally was stated at 1:40. Clearly you didn't watch the video in its entirety

[@dtuberkid7920]

@@cameronhetzler5407 e

[@ariane5897]

you really shouldn’t wash your bunnies, unless they are very Very VERY VERY!!!!!!!! Dirty.