[Pictured: Litter 1]
Lifespan: 5-10 years
Weight: 3-4 lbs
Colors: All types - Lolli Lops focuses on Agoutis, brokens, and BEW in the future.
Yes, there IS such thing as a 'Lion Lop'. Lion Lops are a cross between a Lionhead rabbit, and a Lop-eared rabbit - resulting in a Lop eared rabbit, with a Lionhead mane. Typically, a successful Lion Lop will inherit both the Mane-gene, and the Lop ears. LionLops are a very rare breed, as they are not recognized by ARBA. In addition, there are no organized 'shows' for Lion Lops, meaning there are no breeders who breed them for show either - which makes them quite hard to find. Luckily, you've found Lolli Lops - who are on a mission. (;
Temperament: Based on my very first litter of Lion Lops, (See Litter 1) these little guys tend to be very curious, energetic and love to be pet. Like all rabbits, their personality and the bond that you develop with your rabbit is based on the time and effort that you spend with them. But really, the Holland Lop and the Lionhead are already both very warm and affectionate breeds, so why wouldn't you expect a bundle of love from this crossing?
Generations: Similar to Lionheads, there are 4 different generations that Lion Lops will fall under. Lolli-Lops has to start from scratch, as there are no Lion Lop breeders around the MD/DC/VA area - meaning most of these kits will be F1 Lion Lops; our goal (although it will take much time) is to have PB Lion Lops in the near future.
- F1: First generation Lion Lop. This is usually a Lionhead crossed with a Lop. (Lolli Lop uses Holland Lops or French Lops.) The kits should inherit both the Lop ears and the Mane.
- F2: Second generation Lion Lop. An F2 Lion Lop results in a cross between an F1 Lion Lop and another F1 Lion Lop, or anything greater (F2, F3, F4/PB)
- F3: Third generation Lion Lop. An F3 Lion Lop results in a cross between an F2 Lion Lop and another F2 Lion Lop, or anything greater (F3, F4/PB)
- F4: Finally, a Purebred Lion Lop (F4) Results in a cross between an F3 Lion Lop and another F3 Lion Lop or greater (another F4/PB). All Lion Lop should be Purebred from there on out, unless it is crossed with a non-Lion Lop rabbit, which will result in an F1.
Mane Type: Similar to the Lionheads, there are 3 types of Lion Lops that will result in each litter. Double, Single, and No mane. A true Lion Lop will inherit both the mane, and the Lop ears.
- No Mane: The rabbit did not inherit the mane-gene, and will not grow a mane.
- Single Mane: The Lion Lop will develop a thinner mane than the DM rabbit; will grow full as a junior, but will gradually reduce to a smaller mane around its' neck as it matures. Very difficult to tell apart from NM Lion Lop when they are babies, as they both look the same, until about 3 weeks when the mane begins to grow longer around its' ears, cheeks, and hindlegs.
- Double Mane: The Lion Lop will develop a very thick and poofy mane all around its head and legs. DM kits are easy to tell apart from 1-3 day sold, as there is no fur around the belly, cheeks and legs - which are the areas where the thick fur will grow to produce its' mane. [The DM Lion Lop will always be atleast an F2 Lion Lop.]
DM x SM = 50% DM; 50% SM
DM x NM = 100% SM
SM x SM = 25% NM; 50% SM; 25% DM
SM x NM = 50% SM; 50% NM
NM x NM = 100% NM
