Fall in Love With These 8 Rabbit Breeds 

June 14. 2023

By Sonakshi Kandhari 

Rabbits are adorable and mesmerise everyone with their cute antics.A rabbit is known for its floppy ears, which might make one believe they're great listeners, but that's not the case. Rabbits actually have excellent vision.With side-positioned eyes, they enjoy a 360-degree view. Among the  300 rabbit breeds that are available, read this webstory to discover the 8 popular rabbit breeds.

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Holland Lop Rabbit

The world’s most popular rabbit breed is cuteness personified with a stocky body and floppy ears. It barely takes up any space, with a weight of approximately 1.8 kilograms. Coming in 30 shades, getting one in a colour of your choice should not be a problem. Known for its friendliness and affectionate nature, this rabbit makes its surroundings a happy place without much effort.

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Flemish Giant Rabbit

Also, the gentle giant is the world’s oldest and most popular rabbit breed for more reasons than one. It’s not just a run-of-the-mill rabbit; rather, it is an intelligent one that can be trained to perform tricks. With a weight of 6.8 kilograms, it is even confused for a dog. This rabbit is sought after for its fur, and it is also used as a show rabbit.

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Mini Lop Rabbit

No, it’s not a teddy bear, but because of its appearance and temperament, it's mistaken for one. Weighing approximately 3 kilograms, this small fluffball loves to play. Beware of keeping them hoarded up indoors; you might get kicked or bit in the bargain. Their love for exercise, staying outdoors and toys makes having this rabbit a source of joy.

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Dutch Rabbit 

See this one, and it is impossible not to identify it. Its colour makes it look dapper, almost like it's dressed in black pants and a white shirt. Even the colour of its ears matches the colour of its pants. But apart from its appearance, it's this rabbit’s easygoing nature that makes it so adorable.

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Californian Rabbit

Don’t let this rabbit's shy personality confuse you, because once they warm up to you, be prepared for a lot of playtime and cuddle time. This rabbit can be distinguished from other rabbits because of its striking colour combination. It’s an all-white one with black or dark brown markings on its feet, ears, nose and tail.

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Netherland Dwarf Rabbit 

Approximately weighing 1.2 kilograms, this large-eyed rabbit leaves no stone unturned in terms of cuteness, and one should not leave it unsupervised in the company of a child. Be prepared to be up and moving around if you make this rabbit a pet, because if you fail to make this sweet bunny exercise, it will exhibit signs of aggression.

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Lionhead Rabbit

One has to be strong while caring for this rabbit because of its size. It weighs approximately 6 kilograms. This rabbit is good-natured and gets along well with children. This rabbit has short fur and could be white, black or even a shade of red.

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