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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Rabbit Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Lop Rabbits 2
  • What are Lop Rabbits? 3
  • Types of Lop Rabbits 6
  • Lop Rabbit Colors and Patterns 12
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Lop Rabbit 16
  • Do You Need a License? 17
  • How Many Lop Rabbits Should You Keep? 19
  • Do Lop Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 20
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Lop Rabbit? 21
  • Initial Costs 22
  • Monthly Costs 25
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Lop Rabbits? 28
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Lop Rabbit 30
  • Where Can You Buy Lop Rabbits? 31
  • How to Choose a Reputable Rabbit Breeder 34
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Lop Rabbit 36
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your Lop Rabbit 40
  • Habitat Requirements for Lop Rabbits 41
  • a.) Choosing a Rabbit Cage 42
  • b.) Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 43
  • c.) Recommended Cage Accessories 44
  • Litter Training Your Rabbit 45
  • Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 47
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 50
  • The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 51
  • Tips for Feeding Lop Rabbits 54
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 56
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Your Lop Rabbit 58
  • Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 59
  • Raising Baby Lop Rabbits 61
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Lop Rabbit 64
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 65
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Lop Rabbits 67
  • Other Grooming Tasks 68
  • Chapter Eight: Showing Lop Rabbits 72
  • Lop Rabbit Breed Standards 73
  • Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 82
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy 86
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 87
  • Preventing Illness 97
  • Rabbit Care Sheet 100
  • 1.) Habitat Requirements 101
  • 2.) Nutritional Needs 102
  • 3.) Breeding Information 103
  • References 106
  • Index 110

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