The Pride of the Fancy

Black, Blue, Blue Point, Chestnut Agouti, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Agouti, Lilac, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Ruby Eyed White, Sable Marten, Sable Point, Seal, Siamese Sable, Smoke Pearl, Smoke Pearl Marten, Squirrel, Tortoise- black, Tortoise- blue, Tortoise- chocolate

All the above varieties are COD as the lionhead is not recognized by the ARBA, however they are recognized by the BRC

Junior Weight: Minimum weight 1 5/8 pounds, no more than 3.25 pounds
Senior: Not more than 3.75, ideal weight 3.5 pounds

The lionhead is named for its unique appearance of have a male lions mane.

Body
Head
Ears

25
10
5

Mane
Coat

30
15

Belguim or England

Unknown

The exact history of the lionhead is unknown. Some have said it originated from Belgium and included crossbreeding a Swiss Fox with a Jersey Wooly. It was brought to the US around 1999 by JoAnne Statler and Tom Coats. The current Certificate of Development is held by Gayle Gibbons

The Lionhead has not been accepted by the ARBA

Lionheads are currently not at risk

North American Lionhead Rabbit Club