French Lop
Alternative names:
- Franse Hangoor (The Netherlands)
- Deutsche Widder (Germany)
- Belier Francais (France)
Ring size: H (D374)
Weight: Minimum 4.535 kg (10 lb) adult weight; should be as
large as possible. (D374)
Additional Information:
- This is a massive, thickset rabbit with
a short, broad, well muscled body and little visible neck. The broad,
thick, well furred ears have rounded ends and are carried close to the
cheeks. Self, agouti pattern, shaded, other and butterfly colours are
recognised. (D374)
- These very large rabbits are generally quite placid if handled well.
They need a lot of room, either as a house rabbit or in a large
hutch and pen. Not suitable as a pet to be with small children, or in
a limited space. (B622.3.w3)
- Long-established in France, these rabbits are calm, good natured and
even tempered; they are fast growing. Because of their size they are
not common as household pets. The fur is dense and shiny with a
substantial undercoat. The ears are initially erect but start to hang
down when the rabbit is about four weeks old, often with one ear
dropping before the other. (B619.10.w10)
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