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The French Lop is a breed of very large domestic rabbits characterized by a broad, well-muscled, thickset body, short and powerful legs, and straight, well-furred tail. Believed to have been developed in France in 1850, the French Lop was probably bred as a cross between Flemish Giant and English Lop stock. The new breed was introduced in the US in 1970-1971 and has been recognized by the British Rabbit Council (BRC) and American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).
House pet, show rabbit
Singles, couples, experienced owners, families with older children
France
Gentle, docile, playful, affectionate, relaxed
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5-7 years
Lop Rabbit Club of America, National French and Dwarf Lop Club
British Rabbit Council, American Rabbit Breeders Association
Large, 22-24 inches long
10-15 lbs
27-30 inches
28-30 inches
Rollback, dense, soft, lots of guard hairs
Broad, well-furred, thick, rounded at ends, 5-8 inches long
Agouti French Lop
Black French Lop
Blue French Lop
Chinchilla French Lop
Fawn French Lop
Opal French Lop
Orange French Lop
Siamese Sable French Lop
Sooty-Fawn French Lop
Steel French Lop
White French Lop
Agouti French Lop
Black French Lop
Blue French Lop
Chinchilla French Lop
Fawn French Lop
Opal French Lop
Orange French Lop
Siamese Sable French Lop
Sooty-Fawn French Lop
Steel French Lop
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Replace your French Lop’s bedding every week and clean its cage by using hot water and vinegar to remove stubborn stains.
Select an indoor cage measuring 36 X 30 X 32 inches, at least. A larger enclosure, such as a hutch, with dimensions of 80 X 36 X 40 inches is suitable for housing two or more bunnies.
Unlimited fresh timothy hay, one cup of high-quality pellets with 16-18% plant protein, a slice of fresh fruits, a handful of leafy greens per day
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Brush its soft, dense coat using a bristle brush once a week, check its long ears for signs of infection including waxy build-ups and clean them with a cotton swab, trim its nails with clippers when they get too long
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It is moderately active, needing two to three hours of exercise on a regular basis. Let it hop, roam, and explore in a fenced yard, also allow it to socialize with people in the house
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Expect to pay around $50-$75 for a French Lop at a pet store, while the cost of keeping it varies between $700 and $800 per year.
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It is a moderate shedder but may shed heavily at the end of summer and winter, which can be controlled by brushing twice or thrice a week.
