My children are 9 and 5 and both LOVE animals. We were wondering what breed of rabbit would best fit our family, we want a rabbit that likes attention and likes to be affectionate. Any tips? Websites? Information?
Thanks!
2007-01-28 14:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by thelilred_whocould 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i like the flemish giants myself. we have a californian giant mix. i know dutchies and rexs are real popular. a freind a mine has a new zealand thats pretty awesome. its more what you put in them. my suggestion is try to get it young or real tame.
2007-01-28 15:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by brenda b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the larger breeds of rabbits like Flemish Giants and French Lops are very docile. The rabbits with arches like Britannia Petites are known for being more agressive due to the breeds being more active and running.
Normally bucks/males are more docile. Also, the herd that the rabbit comes from will have some to do with it. Mini Lops are pretty gentle too, but I've heard about some Holland Lops being mean.
Just pick and keep gentle rabbits. They will tend to throw gentle rabbits.
As far as Checkered Giants, I've raised them. Some are as gentle as a big puppy dog and will put their head out the cage door just to be petted, especially the old bucks will. Some are as mean as a rattlesnake though and you have distract them with one hand while grabbing them with the other just like a snake charmer.
2007-01-29 13:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.arba.net
That has a little tab at the top that says "breed photos" or something like that so you can see all the breeds.
I would suggest a big rabbit. Flemish Giants are big babies and can be as big as cats. Lops are known for being docile, so maybe a mini lop or a holland lop. Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a Checkered Giant- they are evil...pretty much all of them too. Also, stay away from rabbits that look like hares (they have a full arch type), because they want to run around more and don't like to be held as much.
2007-01-28 23:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by missknightride 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any breed of rabbit can make a good pet. I personally prefer Lops, Rex, and Himalayans for their personalities. The best pet rabbit will also be a Buck (male) they are more docile than does, who tend to be tempermental.. not to mention it is easier to Nuter a male rabbit then it is to Spay a female... Which is recommended for pet rabbits, as it helps prevent certian health problems that intact animals sometimes have. Just locate a local breeder, go over and visit their stock, and select a bunny that is just right. :)
2007-01-28 23:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by myparentskid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
growing up my father raised rabbits, we had all kinds, the most "durable" ones that we had were the French Lop rabbits...they are bigger and very very easy to litter train if you are going to let them hop around the house just be sure that the bunnies can't get to any wires ( they love to chew them).
They get to be about the size of an average house cat and don't mind being handled or bathed.
Dwarf bunnies aren't as hardy with little kids even though they stay small.
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-28 23:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by notpetrpanswendy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Easter Bunny
2007-01-28 23:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by drmushroom 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on what you want and the size all rabbits can be affectionate if they are worked with, and handled. i have dutch and himalayans available if you live in PA or NJ
2007-01-29 14:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋