As the name suggests, the German Lop rabbit is a domestic rabbit breed originated from Germany. It was developed by the rabbit fanciers in Germany in the 1960s. During that time, the German rabbit breed enthusiasts decided to develop a medium sized lop eared rabbit breed that would compliment the Dwarf, French and English varieties. So they started to breed Netherlands Dwarves and French Lopstogether. Some other breeds were introduced at a later stage in order to increase vitality, and that gave the German Lop rabbit it’s distinctive long Roman nose.

The German Lop rabbit breed was officially recognized in Germany in 1970 and given the title Deutsch Klein Widder. By 1972 the breed had made it’s way into Holland, and was recognized in 1976. German Lop rabbit was recognized by the British Rabbit Council in the year of 1990.

Characteristics
The German Lop rabbit is a medium sized breed. They are very cobby, massive and muscular. Their neck should be visible and it should be equally as broad in the shoulder as the hindquarters. The front legs of the German Lop rabbits are short, straight and thick. And their hind legs should lie parallel to the rump and not jutting out when resting. From a short nape the line of the back should rise in a slight curve to a well-muscled rump which should be short and well rounded. Their head is strongly developed with a distinct width between eyes. They are well rounded and have a cute and cuddly appearance and a striking Roman nose. A dewlap in the German Lop does is permissible. German Lop rabbit has broad, thick ears which are of good substance. And their ears hand down straight just behind the eyes without either being carried forwards or backwards. Their coat is of a moderate length, thick, dense and very soft and has a very healthy undercoat with thick guard hairs.

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