A general guide to Miniature Lops:

Scientific Name: Oryctolagus Cuniculus.

Classification: small breed.

Alternative Names:

Nederlandse Hangoor Dwerg (Hollard)

Widderzwerge (German)

Nain Belier (French)

Weight:

Adult Weight:

Ideal 1.5 KG/3.4lb/oz

Maximum 1.6 KG/3.8lb/oz

Body Shape: medium-sized, think set and round. Heavily muscled, well balanced.

Coat: coat to be dense and good length, rollback coat with an abundance of guard hairs. Legs and pads of feet to be well furred.

Head, Crown and Eyes: head is bold, broad and well developed. Profile of head is to be strongly curved with a good width between eyes, full cheeks and a broad muzzle. Eyes to be bold, bright and large. The base of ridge of the ears should appear prominent across top of the skull to form the crown.

Ears: should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded nicely at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks giving a horseshoe like outline when viewed from the front. Insides of ears should not be visible from any angle when carried out corre

ctly.

Colour and Pattern: Any colour pattern accepted by the Breeds Standard Committee of the British Rabbit Council.

Condition: Should be in the perfect state of health and condition, free from all soiling, particularly on the feet, ears and genital parts. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the bun. Should appear alert and vigorous. Watch for maloccluded/mutilated teeth, deformities and mutilations, any visible illnesses or disease, blindness, parasitic infection, much soiling, matted coat, sore pads on feet.

Lifespan: average 7 to 10 years.