Mini Lop Rabbits

Here is a great video on mini lop care.

                                             Mini lops are very similar to the holland lop, but they
                                              are larger and less compact.


                                                                       Summary
                          Mini lops are a small rabbit in the lop-eared family. Their floppy ears will require extra maintenance, just like the holland lop. They are actually very similar to the holland lop- they are just less compact. Mini lops will generally get from five to seven pounds ( a little bigger than holland lops) and again, males tend to get bigger than females. These rabbits are also prone to obesity, so feeding the right food and exercising them is a must.  These rabbits are popular amongst families due to their size and content personalities. I enjoy this kind of rabbit and know they can make great companions.
                                                             Mini Lop or Holland Lop?
                        For some it can be quite difficult to tell if their rabbit is a mini lop or a holland lop. These rabbits can be quite similar but not impossible to identify. First of all, make sure you see your rabbits parents before you get it. Many breeders will say that your rabbit is a certain breed, when it is really just a mix of something else. If you have a mini lop he/she will get slightly bigger than a holland lop, maybe by a pound or two. Your mini lop will not be as compact as a holland lop. The face won't be as pushed in, the ears will be a little longer ( a little farther below the chin ), and the body and legs won't be as "muscular" looking. When you have a mini and a holland side by side it is actually not that hard to tell the breeds apart.
                                                            Feeding and Weight
                       Mini lops, just like holland lops, are prone to obesity. A steady diet of timothy hay based pellets and timothy hay will help to keep your rabbit in shape. Too many treats or food with treats in it (like dried fruit, etc. )will definitely lead to obesity, which will ultimately lead to death. Plenty of exercise is also necessary to keep your rabbit healthy ( at least three hours a day). It does not have to be vigorous, just letting him/her run around would be fine. A healthy mini lop should weigh between five and seven  pounds
                                                           Structure
                     The mini lop has a longer snout than a holland lop, but not as long as other rabbits. A mini's ears do not hang straight down from its head - they stick out a little. The ears end about mid- body (almost touching the ground). The body and legs are not as compact as a holland's ( most things are a little longer), although they are in the same size range.

                  I have experience with these rabbits and know they can make wonderful companions.