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Rabbit Breeds - French Lop

Breed Facts

Breed Slogan

King of the Fancy

Showroom Varities

The showroom varities are only two, broken and solid pattern

Groups & Colors

Agouti: Chestnut Agouti, Chocolate Agouti, Chinchilla, Chocolate Chinchilla, Lynx, Opal, Squirrel
Broken: Pointed White
Self: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, White - Blue Eyed, White - Ruby Eyed
Shaded: Sable Point, Siamese Sable, Seal, Smoke Pearl, Tortoise
Ticked: Steel
Wide Band: Cream, Fawn, Frosty, Orange, Red

Weight

Junior Weight: Not over 11 pounds, Minimum 5.5 pounds
Intermediate Does: Not over 12.5 pounds
Intermediate Bucks: Not over 12 pounds
Senior Does: 11.5 pounds and over
Senior Bucks: 11 pounds and over

Appearance

This breed is usually the largest lop eared rabbit. Its body is massive and thick.

Coat Type

French Lops have rollback fur

General Personality


ARBA Schedule of Points

General Type....83

Body
Head
Ears
Feet&Legs
Bone

40
15
15
3
10

Fur.................8
Color & Markings....4
Condition...........5
TOTAL POINTS....100

Breed History

Country of Orgin

France

Founder

Condenier

Brief History

The French Lop was first shown around 1850 by breeder Condenier. It was believed to have been created by crossing an English Lop with a Butterfly (breed in France similar to a Flemish Giant). It was brought to the United States along with English Lops.

Year of ARBA Acceptance

Conservation Status

French Lops are currently not at risk


Recommended Breeders


Breed Links

National Club

Lop Rabbit Club of America

Regional Clubs

Michigan State Lop Club

Local/State Clubs