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    American Fuzzy Lop rabbit (white)

    American Fuzzy Lop

    Американський пухнастий лоп

    Wool / Angora
    Fancy / Show
    Pet
    Recognition:
    ARBA

    Developed in the USA in the 1980s by crossing Holland Lops with French Angoras. ARBA-recognised 1988.

    Quick facts
    Size group
    Small
    Purpose
    Show
    Buck weight
    1.6–1.8 kg
    Doe weight
    1.6–1.8 kg
    Adult weight
    1.7 kg
    Litter (avg)
    4 kits
    Coat
    wool
    Body type
    compact
    Ears
    lop
    Origin
    US
    Recognised
    1988

    Colours

    many

    Temperament

    friendly
    Notable facts

    Commonly referred to as 'The Fancy Lop' for its unique combination of lop ears and angora wool.

    Breeding recommendations
    • Intensive daily brushing required to prevent painful matting and wool block.
    • Very energetic and social; requires significant daily human interaction.
    • Carefully balanced minerals to maintain wool strength.
    • Cheerful and playful, but timid with loud noises.
    • Wool needs weekly grooming.
    Sources
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Fuzzy_Lop
    • https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rabbit_american_fuzzy_lop_buck_white.jpg

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