Lifespan: 7-12 Years
Weight: 3-4 lbs (depending on type)
Colors: All types. Lolli-Lops focuses on brokens, agoutis, wide bands, and BEW in the near future)
Holland lops are the smallest of the Lop-eared family, and typically grow up to 3-4 pounds depending on what type of dwarf they are. They are most well known for their large 'puppy-like' heads that set them apart from the rest of the lop family, and are showed for their large crowns.
Temperament: Holland lops can be very sweet, curious and gentle, but also somewhat shy. However, putting effort towards building a friendship with your Holland can be very rewarding, as they will groom you and give you kisses if you win their affection. This takes time and patience. From my experience, adult Hollands love to snuggle and be lazy, while younger Hollands are very energetic and playful.
[One of my younger Hollands would run to my feet and buzz in circles whenever I entered the room - a sign of deep affection.]
3 Types of Hollands: There are 3 types of Hollands that come in a litter. The true dwarf, false dwarf, and the peanut (which usually dies during the first/second week of birth).
- A) True Dwarfs: have a smaller, compact body. Their ears are short, and often do not past their jawlines, and their bodies are smaller. Show rabbits are typically true dwarves.
- B) False Dwarfs: (aka 'Normals) are typically longer, have longer ears that past their jawlines, and have longer hind legs. False dwarf does are typically good for breeding, as they have larger bodies that produce more kits than a true dwarf would.
- C) Peanuts: unfortunately never grow, and always die within the first/second week; Peanuts are produced when crossing two True Dwarfs.
