{"id":121511,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:53","slug":"are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Are French Lop rabbits good pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_French_Lop_rabbits_good_pets\" title=\"Are French Lop rabbits good pets?\">Are French Lop rabbits good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_French_lops_cuddly\" title=\"Are French lops cuddly?\">Are French lops cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live_for\" title=\"How long do French Lop rabbits live for?\">How long do French Lop rabbits live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_much_space_does_a_French_Lop_need\" title=\"How much space does a French Lop need?\">How much space does a French Lop need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_French_Lop_rabbits_friendly\" title=\"Are French Lop rabbits friendly?\">Are French Lop rabbits friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live\" title=\"How long do French Lop rabbits live?\">How long do French Lop rabbits live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Can_French_Lop_rabbits_live_alone\" title=\"Can French Lop rabbits live alone?\">Can French Lop rabbits live alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Do_French_lops_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do French lops like to be held?\">Do French lops like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#What_type_of_bunny_is_the_most_cuddly\" title=\"What type of bunny is the most cuddly?\">What type of bunny is the most cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Do_French_lops_bite\" title=\"Do French lops bite?\">Do French lops bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_lops_cuddly\" title=\"Are lops cuddly?\">Are lops cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live_as_pets\" title=\"How long do French Lop rabbits live as pets?\">How long do French Lop rabbits live as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_giant_French_lops_live\" title=\"How long do giant French lops live?\">How long do giant French lops live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_mini_French_lops_live\" title=\"How long do mini French lops live?\">How long do mini French lops live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_big_does_a_French_Lop_get\" title=\"How big does a French Lop get?\">How big does a French Lop get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#What_do_French_lops_need\" title=\"What do French lops need?\">What do French lops need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_French_lops_playful\" title=\"Are French lops playful?\">Are French lops playful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Are_French_lops_friendly\" title=\"Are French lops friendly?\">Are French lops friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#What_is_the_friendliest_kind_of_rabbit\" title=\"What is the friendliest kind of rabbit?\">What is the friendliest kind of rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#What_breed_of_rabbit_has_the_shortest_lifespan\" title=\"What breed of rabbit has the shortest lifespan?\">What breed of rabbit has the shortest lifespan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#How_long_do_indoor_lop_rabbits_live\" title=\"How long do indoor lop rabbits live?\">How long do indoor lop rabbits live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Can_French_lops_live_alone\" title=\"Can French lops live alone?\">Can French lops live alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Do_French_lops_need_a_companion\" title=\"Do French lops need a companion?\">Do French lops need a companion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Can_a_single_rabbit_be_happy\" title=\"Can a single rabbit be happy?\">Can a single rabbit be happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-3\/#Do_single_rabbits_get_lonely\" title=\"Do single rabbits get lonely?\">Do single rabbits get lonely?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_French_Lop_rabbits_good_pets\"><\/span>Are French Lop rabbits good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>French Lops, or &#8216;Frenchies,&#8217; are medium to large rabbits, often weighing in at over eleven pounds, and are <b>among the most friendly rabbit breeds you will ever meet. They are sweet, calm, and affectionate, making them a popular pet in the bunny world. They are also highly intelligent, making them easy to train.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_French_lops_cuddly\"><\/span>Are French lops cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>French lops are cuddly, gentle giants. Breeders who don&#8217;t have the space to raise these large rabbits often like to have just one as a pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live_for\"><\/span>How long do French Lop rabbits live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6-8 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_does_a_French_Lop_need\"><\/span>How much space does a French Lop need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large breeds require considerably more space &#8211; French Lops will need <b>a hutch of 6&#8242; wide x 3&#8242; deep x 2&#8242; high to allow ample room to stretch out, move around comfortably and groom themselves. All bunnies will also need a larger exercise pen or safe area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_French_Lop_rabbits_friendly\"><\/span>Are French Lop rabbits friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The French Lop is unique among pets. <b>It&#8217;s a friendly, gentle giant that loves to interact with people and other animals. At the same time, it&#8217;s a large, powerful animal that needs a lot of exercises and special attention to rabbit proofing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live\"><\/span>How long do French Lop rabbits live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>French lops are cuddly, gentle giants. Breeders who don&#8217;t have the space to raise these large rabbits often like to have just one as a pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_French_Lop_rabbits_live_alone\"><\/span>Can French Lop rabbits live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6-8 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_French_lops_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do French lops like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most rabbits love to be cuddled and stroked when approached in the right way. <b>Few like being held or carried as being so high up from the ground makes them feel insecure, however, many will happily sit on your lap or snuggle up next to you for a cuddle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bunny_is_the_most_cuddly\"><\/span>What type of bunny is the most cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most rabbits adore human company, but some are easier to bond with than others. <b>Harlequins, Lionheads, Rex, Polish, and Mini Lop rabbits are particularly cuddly. Dutch, Jersey Wooly, Himalayan and Chinchilla rabbits are easy-going and cheerfully tolerate handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_French_lops_bite\"><\/span>Do French lops bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit nipping or biting A bunny nip is gentler than a bite. Bunnies will nip to get your attention, or to politely ask you to move out of their way. <b>Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn&#8217;t mean that he hates you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_lops_cuddly\"><\/span>Are lops cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are such a beloved, soft, and well-sized rabbit that breeders have tried for many years to perfect the breed by making them mellow and social. <b>These little creatures easily tolerate being held and cuddled and enjoy a calm lifestyle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_French_Lop_rabbits_live_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do French Lop rabbits live as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weighing approximately 9.7 kilograms (21 lb), it has an average lifespan of <b>five years. The French Lop is currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and by the British Rabbit Council (BRC).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_giant_French_lops_live\"><\/span>How long do giant French lops live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>French Lops, or &#8216;Frenchies,&#8217; are medium to large rabbits, often weighing in at over eleven pounds, and are <b>among the most friendly rabbit breeds you will ever meet. They are sweet, calm, and affectionate, making them a popular pet in the bunny world. They are also highly intelligent, making them easy to train.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_mini_French_lops_live\"><\/span>How long do mini French lops live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lifespan. On a par with giant dogs, the giant rabbit breeds do seem to have a shorter expected lifespan than their smaller rabbit counterparts. On average you can expect a giant rabbit to live <b>4  6 years, although some may exceed this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_French_Lop_get\"><\/span>How big does a French Lop get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The French Lop is typically quite a large rabbit that can reach an average weight of <b>5-6kg at adulthood. They have a soft, dense coat. Regular weekly grooming will keep it in top condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_French_lops_need\"><\/span>What do French lops need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rabbits can live alone, but you&#8217;ll need to provide your pet with the attention (company, petting, grooming, exercise, playing, and enrichment) that a bonded rabbit partner would provide. It&#8217;s always advisable to keep rabbits in pairs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_French_lops_playful\"><\/span>Are French lops playful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good natured and social, they will thrive on interaction with people, as well as with other rabbits. <b>French Lops can be quite playful and will enjoy some simple toys to keep them occupied.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_French_lops_friendly\"><\/span>Are French lops friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The French Lop is a large rabbit breed with lots of love to give! <b>Friendly, laid-back and docile, this gentle giant makes the perfect companion to everyone, including children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_kind_of_rabbit\"><\/span>What is the friendliest kind of rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>With this in mind, the friendliest breeds of rabbit that are ideal for any home include the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Harlequin Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Rex Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Jersey Wooly Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Dutch Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Mini Lop Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Chinchilla Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Polish Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Lionhead Rabbit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_rabbit_has_the_shortest_lifespan\"><\/span>What breed of rabbit has the shortest lifespan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weighing approximately 9.7 kilograms (21 lb), it has an average lifespan of <b>five years. The French Lop is currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and by the British Rabbit Council (BRC).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_indoor_lop_rabbits_live\"><\/span>How long do indoor lop rabbits live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>French Lops, or &#8216;Frenchies,&#8217; are medium to large rabbits, often weighing in at over eleven pounds, and are <b>among the most friendly rabbit breeds you will ever meet. They are sweet, calm, and affectionate, making them a popular pet in the bunny world. They are also highly intelligent, making them easy to train.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_French_lops_live_alone\"><\/span>Can French lops live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. <b>In the wild, rabbits do not live alone. Rabbits kept as companions are not biologically different from their wild counterparts and so their innate need to be kept in the company of other rabbits is just as strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_French_lops_need_a_companion\"><\/span>Do French lops need a companion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>rabbits will almost always benefit from a new friend, it is important to choose their companion carefully. If the rabbits do not get along, it can cause stress, disease or even aggression between the two. We recommend that most new rabbit owners start with a male-female pair, as in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_single_rabbit_be_happy\"><\/span>Can a single rabbit be happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rabbits can be happy living as singles if they have enough companionship from humans, but a rabbit that has been used to living in a pair is unlikely to ever be completely happy on its own again. A bereaved rabbit will sometimes accept a new partner very quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_single_rabbits_get_lonely\"><\/span>Do single rabbits get lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, rabbits live in big groups and they enjoy being with friends who will play with them, groom them, understand them and look out for them. So if these sociable animals are kept on their own, they may become bored, depressed, and very lonely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are French Lop rabbits good pets?Are French lops cuddly?How long do French Lop rabbits live for?How much space does a French Lop need?Are French Lop rabbits friendly?How long do French Lop rabbits live?Can French Lop rabbits live alone?Do French lops like to be held?What type of bunny is the most cuddly?Do French&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121511"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121511\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}