Lionhead
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Fancy / Show
Dwarf
Pet
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Believed to have originated in Belgium in the 1990s through a genetic mutation, then refined in England before spreading globally. ARBA-recognised 2014.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Dwarf
- Purpose
- Pet
- Buck weight
- 1.4–1.7 kg
- Doe weight
- 1.4–1.7 kg
- Adult weight
- 1.7 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 3 kits
- Coat
- wool
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- BE
- Recognised
- 2014
Colours
30+ varieties
Temperament
friendly
Notable facts
The mane is a dominant trait; depending on genes, a rabbit can have a single mane (thinner) or a double mane (full).
Breeding recommendations
- Mane area requires weekly attention to prevent tangles and skin irritation.
- Thrives on companionship; ideally kept in pairs or with frequent contact.
- Generally timid and cautious, but very affectionate once trust is established.
- Small breed (1.4–1.7 kg) but needs height to stretch upward.
- Single-mane vs double-mane genetics affect coat care.
