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The Plush Lop, a new breed of domestic rabbits, comes in two varieties – the Miniature and Standard. Distinguished by their well-muscled, healthy appearance, both the Plush Lop varieties feature a compact and firm body with full cheeks, wide muzzle, deep, broad chest, and well-rounded loins. They have short, thick, and straight front legs, while their hind legs are short, strong, and parallel to the body.
The Mini Plush Lop was first developed by an American breeder Devie D’anniballe in 1995 by crossing Mini Rex, Mini Lop, with Holland Lop. Standard Plush Lops, on the other hand, were first created by Christine Toyer in Australia by crossing Standard Rex with Dwarf Lop. While the Plush Lop is not considered as a standardized breed by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), the British Rabbit Council (BRC) considers them as a breed in development.
Small/dwarf, 11-14 inches long
2-6 lbs
13-14 inches
About 12-15 inches
Smooth, soft, fine, silky, about ½ inch long
Broad, thick, long, well-furred, rounded at the tips, hang down straight close to its cheeks
Blue Plush Lop
Chocolate Plush Lop
Gray Plush Lop
Harlequin Plush Lop
Lilac Plush Lop
White Plush Lop
Black Plush Lop
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Aside from weekly cleaning its cage, regularly check for signs of infection caused by worms, ticks, and fleas. Make sure to consult a vet if it displays any such symptoms.
Keep it in an indoor cage of minimum dimensions 18 X 24 X 14 inches. A larger enclosure measuring 48 X 24 X 24 inches can be used to keep a group of Plush Lops outdoors
Unlimited supply of high-quality, fresh hay, about a quarter of a cup of pellets, a handful of fresh leafy greens, and some peels of oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits per day
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Comb its fur once every two weeks using a wire bristle brush and spot-clean its coat if it gets dirty. Cut its nails with clippers when they grow too long
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Allow it to investigate and play with a digging box and some rabbit toys inside its cage, make sure it socializes with its human companions
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The price of Plush Lops varies between $300-$400, depending on the quality, while the cost of keeping it as a pet is average
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A moderate shedder, but heavily molts twice a year, which can be managed by brushing its coat twice a week
