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Rabbit Breeds - Mini Lop
Breed Facts
| Breed Slogan | The Monarch 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 |
| Weight | Junior Weight: Not over 6 pounds, Minimum 3 pounds |
| Appearance | This breed often is thought of to be the smallest lop eared breed, but it is not. It is most like a small version of the French Lop but is larger than a Holland Lop. Its body is massive and thick. |
| Coat Type | Mini Lops have rollback fur |
| General Personality |
ARBA Schedule of Points
| General Type....80 | Body | 43 |
| Fur................10 | ||
| Color & Markings....5 | ||
| Condition...........5 | ||
| TOTAL POINTS....100 |
Breed History
| Country of Orgin | Germany |
| Founder | Unknown |
| Brief History | The mini lop originated in Germany where it was called the Kein Widder. It began as a cross between a German Lop and a Chinchilla. Bob Herschbach was the first breeder to show them in the United States. |
| Year of ARBA Acceptance | 1980 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Conservation Status | Mini Lops are currently not at risk |
Recommended Breeders
Breed Links
| National Club | |
| Regional Clubs | |
| Local/State Clubs |
Golden State Youth Mini Lop Club |