- Size: Giant
- Weight: average 10-15 lb ( my largest was 22lb)
- Lifespan: 5-7 years
- Suitability : Indoor Rabbits, Outdoor Rabbits, Families with Children, get on well with cats and dogs
- Temperament: Affectionate, playful, gentle, docile ( often don't like being carried/picked up)
Care Requirements
A French Lop’s diet does not differ from any other rabbit breed. It should be 70 percent hay (there are several types of hay/rabbit-friendly grass available on the market), with the remaining 30 percent being a healthy mix of pellets, fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. Research what kind of fruits, vegetables and greens are rabbit-friendly and if you’re not sure if a particular food can be eaten, the rule of thumb is simply not to give it to them. Stop, research, and/or ask your veterinarian if it is bunny-safe before feeding.
Due to its large side, French Lop enclosures need to be bigger than a typical rabbit cage. Whether it is indoor or outdoor, the enclosure needs to have adequate space for your rabbit to stretch its body comfortably, relax, and still have plenty of space to move about. Outdoor enclosures need to have protection from the elements such as cold, sun, rain, heat, etc. Always be aware of the temperature, weather and if predators are around your area such as coyotes. It is for that reason that outdoor enclosures should be raised from the ground and should have a ramp that leads to the ground “floor” so they can roam around there as well.
These giant bunnies need just as much time outside of their enclosures as smaller rabbits. They require time to roam around freely, hopping about either in the safety of your home or outdoors in a fenced backyard where they can feel the ground and grass beneath their feet. When socialized at a young age, these rabbits will stick by your side wherever you go. They make excellent indoor rabbits so long as they are given lots of time to roam out of their cages.
Temperament/Behaviour
This large breed of rabbit makes for a wonderful pet due to their calm, docile temperament. While they do well with adults and older children who are able to tend to them properly (such as not pulling their ears/fur/etc), they can be good with smaller children as well so long as both animal and child is well socialized.
These gentle giants have a huge personality each different than the other rabbit. At first glance, it can be mistaken as a small dog but make no mistake about it, this rabbit is just as cuddly as any dog you’ve ever had. They thrive on human interaction and love to be picked up and petted, making them ideal for couples who want to take the next step into pet parenthood or singles who would like some animal companionship.
Always remember that unlike other animals, rabbits will chew on anything you leave around that is chewable: everything is fair game to them. While French Lops don’t have a tendency to destroy/chew things more than any other rabbit breed, always make sure to keep your rabbit occupied with a few toys that they can gnash their teeth on, else they may go after something that isn’t bite-friendly like your new pair of loafers. With plenty of patience and reward training, rabbits are also litter-trainable.
A French Lop’s diet does not differ from any other rabbit breed. It should be 70 percent hay (there are several types of hay/rabbit-friendly grass available on the market), with the remaining 30 percent being a healthy mix of pellets, fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. Research what kind of fruits, vegetables and greens are rabbit-friendly and if you’re not sure if a particular food can be eaten, the rule of thumb is simply not to give it to them. Stop, research, and/or ask your veterinarian if it is bunny-safe before feeding.
Due to its large side, French Lop enclosures need to be bigger than a typical rabbit cage. Whether it is indoor or outdoor, the enclosure needs to have adequate space for your rabbit to stretch its body comfortably, relax, and still have plenty of space to move about. Outdoor enclosures need to have protection from the elements such as cold, sun, rain, heat, etc. Always be aware of the temperature, weather and if predators are around your area such as coyotes. It is for that reason that outdoor enclosures should be raised from the ground and should have a ramp that leads to the ground “floor” so they can roam around there as well.
These giant bunnies need just as much time outside of their enclosures as smaller rabbits. They require time to roam around freely, hopping about either in the safety of your home or outdoors in a fenced backyard where they can feel the ground and grass beneath their feet. When socialized at a young age, these rabbits will stick by your side wherever you go. They make excellent indoor rabbits so long as they are given lots of time to roam out of their cages.
Temperament/Behaviour
This large breed of rabbit makes for a wonderful pet due to their calm, docile temperament. While they do well with adults and older children who are able to tend to them properly (such as not pulling their ears/fur/etc), they can be good with smaller children as well so long as both animal and child is well socialized.
These gentle giants have a huge personality each different than the other rabbit. At first glance, it can be mistaken as a small dog but make no mistake about it, this rabbit is just as cuddly as any dog you’ve ever had. They thrive on human interaction and love to be picked up and petted, making them ideal for couples who want to take the next step into pet parenthood or singles who would like some animal companionship.
Always remember that unlike other animals, rabbits will chew on anything you leave around that is chewable: everything is fair game to them. While French Lops don’t have a tendency to destroy/chew things more than any other rabbit breed, always make sure to keep your rabbit occupied with a few toys that they can gnash their teeth on, else they may go after something that isn’t bite-friendly like your new pair of loafers. With plenty of patience and reward training, rabbits are also litter-trainable.