Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mamalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidare
Genus: Oryctologus
Species: Cuniculus
Lifespan- On average the English Lop rabbit can live to 5 years or more.
Breeding- The ideal age for the female English Lop rabbit to start breeding is 7 months of age. .
Average Litter Size- The English Lop rabbit can produce large litters, usually between 5-12.
Gestation Period -The gestation period is between 28-34 days. On average they give birth at 30-32 days.
General Physical Description: This breed is the original Lop. These rabbits are longer and of a more slender build than their other Lop cousins and their ears are incredibly long: as much as 70cms. The measurement is taken from the tip of one ear to the tip of the other. They have the largest ears of any rabbits. Their heads are broad and set well into their shoulders. Their eyes are large and bright.
Feeding: This rabbit is not very active so it can be prone to becoming overweight so care must be taken with feeding. A well-balanced dry rabbit mix will contain all the necessary nutritional requirements that a rabbit needs. They can live healthy lives on a diet of the dry mix and hay. They do not need to be fed fresh fruit and vegetables. Rabbits have quite delicate stomachs so if you do feed these make sure they are limited as too much can cause diarrea.
Cage & Bedding: The English Lop needs a relatively large hutch so it has room to move about without standing on its ears.
Sleeping Habits: Rabbits are most active in the morning and at night; they generally sleep during the day.
Toys & Exercise: This rabbit is fairly inactive so it does not need a lot of exercise. It can be awkward for it to climb and jump because of its long ears. Several large card board boxes can be put together with large holes in them so the rabbit can go from box to box, just like being in a warren.
Type of Coat: Shorthaired
Color: The English Lop's come in many different colors. Such as..
Chinchilla (Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, sable or smoke pearl basic colors).