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what kind of rabbits are the best???
2 January 2008, 10:59 PM
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scosha37
Joined 24 Sep 2004
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hi there,.....thank you for taking the time to look..ok
what breed of rabbit do you think are the best?
let me know what you think and what kind of breeds
and any advise.
thank you again.
be happy.xx
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
3 January 2008, 0:45 AM
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Kirsty
Joined 31 Dec 2007
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Netherland Dwarves!
They're the smallest, cutest little things and I will eventually find one...
*Sigh*
They only grow up tp 2.5kg.
And come in pretty much the most varied range of colours.
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
3 January 2008, 11:24 AM
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jow
Joined 27 Dec 2007
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mini lops are nice rabbits and only weigh 3lb,and come in lots of colours
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3 January 2008, 12:01 PM
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Laney
Joined 26 Aug 2007
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Lionhead rabbits are quite small, they need daily grooming though for they have long fur. I had a Lop eared years ago, very friendly bunny, but he did get to be a big boy, especially since he was supposed to be a dwarf lop!!LOL!
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
3 January 2008, 12:26 PM
 Edited by rin tin tin 3 January 2008, 12:41 PM
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rin tin tin
Joined 25 Mar 2007
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Dwarf lops are def best for children ( they say netherland dwarfs as they are small , but they can be nervy ) a dwarf or butterfly lop male is generally best , females can ( not always ) be tempremental ( hormones ) giants are great if you have the time and space for them , my bunny advice is , if in a hutch ( which must be big enough for them to stand up in ) always keep it out of the elements ( wind , rain and sun ) and keep right outside the nearest door so you always see and interact with it ( not shoved up the end of the garden ) and rabbit proof the garden so it can spend long periods running round , without escaping somewhere ( supervised though not just left out alone ) a large cat will chance it's arm with a tiny bunny , and clean out at least once a week , pref twice , we have horses so always used good barley straw for bedding ,and good quality hay , plus large water containers , always changed daily , we always used burgess supa rabbit pellets , not mix ( that way they have to eat the lot , not pick out their favourite bits ) plus occasional greens and carrots , not lettuce , good hay is the most important and of course fresh grass ( not mown )
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4 January 2008, 2:24 PM
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abbiegirl
Joined 31 Aug 2006
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I have a Dutch rabbit called Sukie and he the most loving comical Rabbit you could ever meet! lol!
He does figure of eight round peoples feet when they come to visit and likes nothing better than snuggling up by the fire.
If you do get a rabbit i really recomend that you have a house rabbit - you can teach it him to use a litter tray and their personality really comes out :)
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
5 January 2008, 11:04 PM
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Trendy 100
Joined 20 Aug 2007
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It depends on the breed and how you would like it to interact with you.
If you want a large breed with access to a large garden then a German or French Lop have lovely temperaments but a large rabbit. They will quite easily potter around the garden and will not run away when trying to pick them up.
A smaller breed is easier to pick up but tends to be a little more flighty. An ideal childs rabbit is the mini lop or dutch but not as solid and steady as the larger breeds. The Netherland Dwarf can be a little temperamental but bought from the right breeder can make a super little pet.
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
5 January 2008, 11:05 PM
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Trendy 100
Joined 20 Aug 2007
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Kirsty - are you looking for a Netherland Dwarf? if you let me know the area in which you live and can try and find you a breeder.
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6 January 2008, 2:38 AM
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Lisa
Joined 31 Aug 2007
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I have had a few breeds over the years and i have to say the lops are the greatest. They are so affectionate and have very cheeky comical personalitys. Wether you go for a french lop (giant) or a mini lop (smallest) you wont be disapointed. The dwarf lops are a good pet for children but be aware that dwarfs are a medium sized rabbit and not small. They weigh around 5 - 6 lbs fully grown where a mini lops usually weighs around 3lbs.
I love the lops xx
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14 January 2008, 1:18 AM
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Tracey
Joined 21 Mar 2007
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Well i love french lops but they are not suitable for children because they grow big and heavy. I have lionheads as well and they are great
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15 January 2008, 3:38 AM
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del
Joined 23 Oct 2007
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i would choose a rabbit on individual temprament...some rabbits can be really nasty others really nice regardless of their breed!
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19 January 2008, 5:16 PM
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petpotty
Joined 22 Sep 2005
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as a child i used to have Dutch Rabbits and they were wonderful.
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28 March 2008, 11:05 AM
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bremridgedutchrabbits
Joined 20 Dec 2007
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Dutch Rabbits would be my advice, they dont grow very big though bigger than netherlands but i have 9 0f them and not one has scratched bitten or is uneasy at all and i breed them so all the young are so tame and even my does have never been hormonal.
I would say though that getting pets from breeders is the best option if your concidering getting a rabbit a small breeder (like myself) as we have time to scoalise the young and handle them daily to get them really tame, most pet shops get their stock from "suppliers" that use the brood does as machines to churn out babies until they just die due to the stress and surely the longevity of the young will be shortend and many are inbred.
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31 March 2008, 0:04 AM
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tyrone
Joined 16 Mar 2008
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Hi to all, i hear Kirsty youre looking for a nethie dwarf. Well i have both a Buck and a Doe for sale.There both on adverts,feel free to view im in Thrapston. I really love Mini Rex's,they have lovely velvety soft fur,come in many different colours also broken coloured and love to be handled.Very cute.
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
31 March 2008, 7:18 PM
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Sapphire
Joined 27 Dec 2007
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I would personally say Lionheads though it depends on the individual rabbit, i have a lionhead, a chinchilla and 2 dutch X Lionheads (mother and daughter)
And all 3 of them are the loveliest things ever,
My chinchilla will sit there and lick you til her tongue dries out
My Dutch X love a cuddle and are so affecttionate
and my lionhead communicates with you in little grunts and loves a cuddle.
I also take in and rehome rescue rabbits so have experienced a variety of different breeds, all of which have been nice.
The only rabbit ive met who had to be handled with thick gloves and could not be allowed near your ankles, (as he lunges and had been known to hang off peoples arms where he doesn't release his bite) is a Netherland Dwarf called Ozzy at my veterinary college in Chelmsford. He really is a nasty piece of work!
But it depends if they are handled from a young age.
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what kind of rabbits are the best???
31 March 2008, 8:07 PM
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scosha37
Joined 24 Sep 2004
521 posts
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hi all
well thanks a lot for all your advise i did forget about this disscusion really we were going to get another rabbit a house one at that but we rescued 2 young ferrets well i thought no just incase it got hurt or even worse killed by them!
but i do love rabbits had one a few years ago he was like a wee dog followed me around but he passed away:((.
thanks again all loved reading them all xx
take care xx be happy xx
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1 April 2008, 2:48 AM
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ferrety
Joined 26 Jan 2007
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Welcome to the mad world of ferrets :D
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13 April 2008, 9:25 AM
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michael
Joined 3 Nov 2007
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i have argent de champain rabbit an they are lovely born black an then turn silver.
iv got 6 if any one wants to buy one £15
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13 April 2008, 11:03 AM
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babyxxxxx
Joined 14 Feb 2008
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i love lion head rabbits, but got myself a dutch rabbit this time, shes crazy sweet and very loving
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24 May 2008, 9:44 PM
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shelly
Joined 23 May 2008
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hi can u tell me some local breeders to me i live in newcastle co.down n. ireland
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