English Lop
Англійський баран
Giant
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
One of the oldest domestic breeds (1840s), originating in England and serving as the progenitor for all other lop breeds.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Large
- Purpose
- Show
- Buck weight
- 4.5–5.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 4.5–5.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 6 kits
- Meat yield
- 52%
- Slaughter age
- 16 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- semi arch
- Ears
- lop
- Origin
- GB
- Recognised
- 1840
Colours
many
Temperament
docile
friendly
Notable facts
World-record ear length: 79 cm (Geronimo, 2003); ears often drag on the ground.
Breeding recommendations
- Must be housed in temperature-controlled, clean environments to prevent ear injuries.
- Short coat is low maintenance, but ears require daily inspection for scrapes.
- Exceptionally affectionate and docile; sought after as indoor house pets.
- Calm and lazy; requires toys to prevent obesity from lack of activity.
- Limited meat use; primarily a show breed.
