TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Rabbit Terms 3
- Chapter One: Lionhead Rabbit in Focus 2
- Facts About Lionhead Rabbits 3
- General Body Types of Rabbits 6
- Types of Rabbit 7
- Lionhead Rabbit Colors and Patterns 8
- Mane Types of Lionhead Rabbits 12
- History 14
- Quick Facts 15
- Chapter Two: Lionhead Requirements 18
- License Requirements 19
- United States Licensing for Rabbits 19
- United Kingdom Licensing for Rabbits 20
- How Many Lionhead Rabbits Should You Keep? 21
- Do Lionhead Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 22
- Ease and Cost of Care 23
- Initial Costs 24
- Monthly Costs 28
- Pros and Cons of Lionhead Rabbits 30
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Lionhead Rabbit 34
- Choosing a Reputable Lionhead Rabbit Breeder 35
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 37
- Selecting a Healthy Lionhead Rabbit 42
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your Lionhead Rabbit 46
- Habitat Requirements for Lionhead Rabbits 47
- Ideal Rabbit Cage 48
- Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 49
- Recommended Cage Accessories 50
- Litter Training Your Rabbit 53
- Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 54
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 56
- The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 57
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 60
- Tips for Feeding Lionhead Rabbits 61
- Chapter Six: Breeding Your Lionhead Rabbit 64
- Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 65
- Mating Behavior of Rabbits 66
- Nesting Requirements 68
- Labor Process of Lionhead Rabbits 68
- Raising Baby Rabbits 69
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Lionhead Rabbit 72
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 73
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Lionhead Rabbits 75
- Other Grooming Tasks 77
- Chapter Eight: Showing Lionhead Rabbits 80
- Lionhead Rabbit Breed Standards 81
- Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 90
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy 94
- Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 95
- Preventing Illness 109
- Recommended Vaccinations 111
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 112
- Rabbit Care Sheet 114
- Basic Information 115
- Habitat Requirements 116
- Nutritional Needs 117
- Breeding Information 119
- Photo Credits 122
- References 124
- Index 128
