Lop ears in rabbits are a genetic trait where the ear cartilage is floppier than normal, causing the ears to hang down. This trait is passed down through generations and is commonly bred intentionally in certain rabbit breeds for their unique appearance.
Yes, the lop ear gene is recessive since it is a mutation.
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they can have up to 6 babies
Mini lop ear rabbits typically grow to be between 5-7 pounds when fully grown. They are a small to medium-sized rabbit breed known for their floppy ears and friendly personalities.
I have one normal sized brown lopped ear rabbit(female), one black and white dwarf lop ear rabbit(female), one pure white normal lop ear rabbit(female) and a brown and grey mini lop rabbit(male).
The rabbit would grow about 13-16 pounds it just depends on the breed. There are so many breeds like Holland Lop rabbits, Mini Lop rabbits, English Lop rabbits French Lop rabbits, and American Fuzzy Lop rabbits. These breeds of lop eared rabbits are just in the US.
dwarf lop rabbits are very small
Mini lop rabbits look like a scaled-down version of the larger standard lop rabbits. The breed appears to have originated in Germany.
Holland Lop Rabbits And more on www.Holland Lop Rabbits.com
Some rabbits are called lop-eared because of their distinctive ears that hang down rather than standing upright. This trait is a result of a genetic mutation that causes the ear cartilage to be more pliable, leading to the characteristic floppy appearance. Lop-eared rabbits are popular in the pet trade due to their endearing look.
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