I am going to be getting a rabbit for the first time any breed suggestions? Also must be able to be kept outdoors!
2007-04-19 08:37:54 · 11 answers · asked by Lydia! 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Want a small breed that is known for cuddleing
2007-04-19 08:45:26 · update #1
Am on Petfinder
2007-04-19 08:46:05 · update #2
Albinos scare me so no white rabbits
is Netherland Dwarf a good breed?
2007-04-19 08:50:50 · update #3
Holland Lops
Dutch
Havanas
Tans
Netherland Dwarfs
Jersey Woolies
Miniature Satins
Lionheads
I'd recommend getting a male/buck. They are generally friendlier and don't go through hormonal periods like the females/does do.
When you get one there are a couple things you want to check for. First check the teeth. The top teeth should overlap the bottom teeth. The teeth should not butt or curl. If they butt or curl that is called wolf teeth or maloclussion and that can be a real pain to take care of. I mention that because some breeders might try to unload their bad wolf toothed rabbit on someone just wanting a pet that they aren't going to show. And many pet store rabbits are just the reject rabbits of some of the local rabbit breeders that the pet store has hiked the price on and doesn't know anything about them.
Second check for a runny nose or matted fur on the insides of the front paws. Those are signs of a cold and you don't want a rabbit with a cold.
Third, check the feet for sores.
Fourth, make sure their rear end isn't poopy or showing signs of diahrrea when flipped over.
Fifth, check to make sure the rabbit doesn't have watery eyes.
Sixth, check to make sure it sounds like it is breathing ok. You don't want to hear any rattling noise coming from the chest or hear heavy breathing.
Seventh, check the ears to see if there are any black scab like things in them. Those are signs of earmites.
Finally, check for abscesses under the chin and on the body.
I recommend getting your rabbit off of a rabbit breeder instead of a pet shop. Pet shops apply the term dwarf to almost any small breed. I've seen them call a Dutch a dwarf or even a baby New Zealand a dwarf. Also pet stores don't know nearly as much about rabbits as rabbit breeders do that show them.
Have the rabbit breeder show you how to check the sex and the teeth. Then try using the same rabbit food as the breeder you got your rabbit off of. If you can't get that food right away see if you can buy or have them give you a day or two's worth of their feed. That should be a couple handfuls. Using the same feed at least for the first few days will help reduce the stress on the rabbit due to moving it.
I also recommend getting a rabbit that is at least 3-4 months old instead of just a baby. Baby rabbits don't take stress nearly as well. Also, don't give your rabbit vegetables, fruit or greens/grass. They can give it diahrrea. Stick to the pellets and water. If you give it something else I'd recommend a small handful of timothy hay or a quarter to half slice of bread a day.
2007-04-20 00:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to keep the rabbit outdoors, avoid the long-haired ones (such as the Jersey Woolie, they need plenty of grooming!).
The Californian is a wonderful breed *used in FFA & for meat*, but is rather large.
The Checkered Giant is a favorite of mine (I had a rabbit that was mixed with that).
What you could do, though, is check on Petfinder.com, and see if your local shelters & rescues have any rabbits up for adoption. They may not be purebreds, but you'll be able to be told the personality of the rabbit, up front.
2007-04-19 08:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOL at George. plenty. i do not element even with the actuality that, reason that's rude. thumper is cute..the rabbit from alice in wonderland is creepier than the rabbit from donnie darko sick bypass with thumper :)
2016-12-04 07:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dutch breed are very sturdy and friendly. Lops are even tempered and easy going but can have teeth problems
2007-04-19 08:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an albino rabbit. Ya know, like a white one with red eyes. They're cute, and you can keep them outside. They live long, and they are really cute if you get a floppy-eared one.
Here's a pic of one
http://rabbits-online.co.uk/070604%20131.jpg
they are so cute!!
2007-04-19 08:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Glo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a Dutch as a first rabbit.
2007-04-19 16:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by yeimi_byers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an animal shelter and they could help you pick out a rabbit that suits you
2007-04-19 08:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ache Will Do B-) ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
himalayans are great and love to cuddle but have pink eyes a white body and black on there ears eyes feet and tail.
2007-04-19 12:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a wascally wabbit
2007-04-19 08:45:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try petfinder.com
2007-04-19 08:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by LMT07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋