Holland Lop Rabbits

                                               The holland lop is basically a compact version
                                                of the  mini lop.
                                                                          Summary
           The holland lop is part of the lop-eared family. Their ears may not be flopped at first, but they should be flopped between six to nine weeks.  Their floppy ears require extra maintenance. You should check them daily to see if there is any wax build up or if there is any debris being picked up while your rabbit walks. These rabbits are very similar to the mini lop, another rabbit in the lop-eared family which I will also post about. Holland lops are basically a compact version of the mini lop. Hollands should grow from five to six pounds and males are generally bigger than the females. Holland lops and mini lops are both kinds of rabbits that are prone to obesity, so feeding your holland the right kind of food is a must. These rabbits are generally friendly and are popular amongst families.
                                                                      Ear Maintenance
       Due to their floppy ears, holland lops require much ear maintenance. Like  I said, you need to check for wax build up. This can be irritating to your rabbit and cause infection. As your rabbit walks it can pick up debris from the ground with its ears. This can also lead to infection and harm your lop. Check for cuts and clean the ears daily. Animals with floppy ears are also a target for ear mites, which cleaning will prevent.
                                                                   Feeding and Weight
      Holland lops are prone to obesity, so you need to feed them the right food. Obesity will ultimately lead to death if serious. A steady diet of timothy hay and timothy hay-based pellets is a start to keeping your rabbit a healthy weight. If you cannot provide at least three hours of exercise ( does not have to be vigorous, perhaps just letting it run around your room) make sure you have a large cage, because holland lops will get obese if they are not exercised enough. If you follow these steps, your holland should remain in shape ( around five to six pounds). If your rabbit is having weight problems you may want to take it to a veterinarian, who can recommend a special diet.
                                                                        Structure
     Like I said, a holland lop is basically a compact version of the mini lop. Hollands have compact, muscular bodies.  This breed should have a pushed in, compact face. The ears should not fall straight from the head, they should stick out a little. They should just end below the jaw line. Their necks should be short, and their bodies should be round and compact with thick, muscular legs.


     Hollands make very nice pets ( these are the kind I own, along with mini lops) and are one of the most popular breeds of rabbits for families.