Holland Lop
Голландський баран
Fancy / Show
Dwarf
Pet
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Created in the Netherlands by Adriaan de Cock in 1949 as a cross between the French Lop and the Netherland Dwarf. Now the most popular small lop in the world.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Dwarf
- Purpose
- Pet
- Buck weight
- 1.4–1.7 kg
- Doe weight
- 1.4–1.8 kg
- Adult weight
- 1.7 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 4 kits
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- lop
- Origin
- NL
- Recognised
- 1949
Colours
many
Temperament
friendly
active
Notable facts
Known for a 'lopped' ear position that should be vertical and a distinctive massive head shape.
Breeding recommendations
- Very lively, restless, and inquisitive personality.
- Requires high attention and out-of-cage exercise for mental health.
- Low maintenance short coat, but ears should be checked regularly.
- Compact size (1.4–1.8 kg) suitable for standard indoor hutches.
- Lop ears appear at 6–8 weeks.
