{"id":93250,"date":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","slug":"are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/","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-2\/#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-2\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_French_Lop_rabbit\" title=\"What is the lifespan of a French Lop rabbit?\">What is the lifespan of a French Lop rabbit?<\/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-2\/#Do_French_Lop_rabbits_bite\" title=\"Do French Lop rabbits bite?\">Do French Lop rabbits bite?<\/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-2\/#How_big_do_French_Lop_bunnies_get\" title=\"How big do French Lop bunnies get?\">How big do French Lop bunnies get?<\/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-2\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#Are_French_lops_intelligent\" title=\"Are French lops intelligent?\">Are French lops intelligent?<\/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-2\/#Are_all_French_Lop_giant\" title=\"Are all French Lop giant?\">Are all French Lop giant?<\/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-2\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#Do_Lop_rabbits_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do Lop rabbits like to be held?\">Do Lop rabbits 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#How_do_you_hold_a_French_Lop\" title=\"How do you hold a French Lop?\">How do you hold a French Lop?<\/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-2\/#How_big_is_a_French_Lop_rabbit\" title=\"How big is a French Lop rabbit?\">How big is a French Lop rabbit?<\/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-2\/#What_age_are_French_Lop_fully_grown\" title=\"What age are French Lop fully grown?\">What age are French Lop fully grown?<\/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-2\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-french-lop-rabbits-good-pets-2\/#Is_it_OK_to_have_just_one_rabbit\" title=\"Is it OK to have just one rabbit?\">Is it OK to have just one 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-2\/#Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_rabbits\" title=\"Is it better to have 1 or 2 rabbits?\">Is it better to have 1 or 2 rabbits?<\/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-2\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_rabbits_alone\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep rabbits alone?\">Is it cruel to keep rabbits alone?<\/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-2\/#Do_rabbits_get_lonely_without_another_rabbit\" title=\"Do rabbits get lonely without another rabbit?\">Do rabbits get lonely without another rabbit?<\/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-2\/#What_is_the_smartest_Bunny\" title=\"What is the smartest Bunny?\">What is the smartest Bunny?<\/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-2\/#Are_lop_bunnies_smart\" title=\"Are lop bunnies smart?\">Are lop bunnies smart?<\/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-2\/#Are_French_lops_friendly\" title=\"Are French lops friendly?\">Are French lops friendly?<\/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><b>The French Lop is unique among pets. 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=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_French_Lop_rabbit\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of a French Lop rabbit?<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=\"Do_French_Lop_rabbits_bite\"><\/span>Do French Lop rabbits bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>French Lops don&#8217;t have a tendency to destroy\/chew things more than any other rabbit breed, always make sure to keep your rabbit occupied with a few toys that they can gnash their teeth on, else they may go after something that isn&#8217;t bite-friendly like your new pair of loafers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_French_Lop_bunnies_get\"><\/span>How big do French Lop bunnies 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.<\/b><\/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>Having said that, these gentle giants have a huge personality each different than the other rabbit. At first glance, it can be mistaken as a small dog but make no mistake about it, <b>this rabbit is just as cuddly as any dog you&#8217;ve ever had<\/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=\"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=\"Are_French_lops_intelligent\"><\/span>Are French lops intelligent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rabbits are clever animals. They can be taught a range of commands and tricks if rewarded with treats. Rabbits are strong-minded and dominant, and will not do anything they don&#8217;t want to. This intelligence can be a blessing and a curse for rabbits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_French_Lop_giant\"><\/span>Are all French Lop giant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The French Lop is unique among pets. 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_mini_French_lops_live\"><\/span>How long do mini French lops live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The French Lop is the only lop-eared bunny in the giant size category, and, weighing around 11 lbs, they can be large. But don&#8217;t let their size put you off  they&#8217;re a friendly and cuddly rabbit with lots of love to give!<\/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=\"Do_Lop_rabbits_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do Lop rabbits like to be held?<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. French lops are most commonly used as show rabbits, though with their large, commercial type they can also be used for meat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hold_a_French_Lop\"><\/span>How do you hold a French Lop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most rabbits don&#8217;t enjoy being held, and petting is usually only permitted by people the rabbit trusts. It&#8217;s also true that some rabbits might not ever allow petting because they&#8217;re not comfortable with it. Like most rabbits, they generally do not feel safe when being held unless they are held correctly, Murphy says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_French_Lop_rabbit\"><\/span>How big is a French Lop rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having said that, these gentle giants have a huge personality each different than the other rabbit. At first glance, it can be mistaken as a small dog but make no mistake about it, <b>this rabbit is just as cuddly as any dog you&#8217;ve ever had<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_are_French_Lop_fully_grown\"><\/span>What age are French Lop fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The French Lop is the only lop-eared bunny in the giant size category, and, weighing around 11 lbs, they can be large. But don&#8217;t let their size put you off  they&#8217;re a friendly and cuddly rabbit with lots of love to give!<\/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><b>The 10 Most Affectionate Rabbit Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lionhead Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Mini Lop Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Harlequin Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Polish Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Rex Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>English Spot Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Jersey Wooly Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Himalayan Rabbit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>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=\"Are_French_lops_playful\"><\/span>Are French lops playful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plush Lops are admired for being gentle and calm rabbits with positive personalities. <b>They aren&#8217;t skittish or nippy like some breeds can be. They love the interaction with their humans, so you won&#8217;t feel like you&#8217;re holding the bunny against their will.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_have_just_one_rabbit\"><\/span>Is it OK to have just one rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. If you can find a pair of rabbits that are already bonded, so much the better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_rabbits\"><\/span>Is it better to have 1 or 2 rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits are naturally sociable, so they need companionship of their own kind. <b>They will be much happier living in pairs or compatible groups, and will become very lonely if kept on their own. It is easiest if rabbits are kept together from birth, but rabbits less than 12 weeks old will usually live together happily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_rabbits_alone\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep rabbits alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits need: &#8211; Rabbits are naturally sociable preferring other rabbit company and kept together form a &#8216;pecking order&#8217;. Some animals become more dominant than others. &#8211; <b>Rabbits can develop abnormal behaviours and may suffer if left alone and with nothing to do for long periods<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_get_lonely_without_another_rabbit\"><\/span>Do rabbits get lonely without another rabbit?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smartest_Bunny\"><\/span>What is the smartest Bunny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Belgian Hare<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_lop_bunnies_smart\"><\/span>Are lop bunnies smart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are very social animals, so if you go away for a week or two you definitely need to get a caretaker, or you can just bring them with you. <b>Holland Lops are very intelligent and are always finding new ways to escape. Once they ate through the chicken wire surrounding their house and then ran away!<\/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>Having said that, these gentle giants have a huge personality each different than the other rabbit. At first glance, it can be mistaken as a small dog but make no mistake about it, <b>this rabbit is just as cuddly as any dog you&#8217;ve ever had<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are French Lop rabbits good pets?What is the lifespan of a French Lop rabbit?Do French Lop rabbits bite?How big do French Lop bunnies get?Are French lops cuddly?How long do French Lop rabbits live for?Can French lops live alone?Are French lops intelligent?Are all French Lop giant?How long do mini French lops live?Are French&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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-93250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93250"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93250"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93250\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}