The Mini Lop is the smallest breed of Lop rabbit. The adult mini lop weighs in at approx. 3 1/2 Lbs. They are very laid back rabbits, have excellent temperaments and do make wonderful house rabbits and companions. They love attention and love to be picked up, cuddled and handled. They are also very easy to house train. They have short hair which is very easy to maintain. In America the Mini Lop is known as the Holland Lop. Although lop rabbits ears are drooped to the side of the head, this in no way impairs their hearing compared to breeds with ears 'sticking up'.
Mini Lop Rabbits make wonderful family pets and children of all ages can participate in their care. However, rabbits are a 10 year commitment and no one should expect a child to maintain an interest in caring for a pet for 10 years. A rabbit requires daily care from a responsible adult. A child is very likely to get busy and not notice whether the bunny is eating well which could well end up being critical for the bunny. Rabbits do not like to be picked up and if mishandled are easily injured. Falls can kill them. No child under 8 years should attempt to pick up a rabbit. Young children holding a rabbit it should be at ground level on their lap so the rabbit cant fall.