A homely decorative rabbit is...no, not a valuable fur, but a funny face, long ears and a sea of positive emotions from communication! He adapts perfectly to life indoors, does not eat much and usually likes small children.
Are you going to have such a hilarious pet? Pay attention to the next 8 breeds.
1. MINI REX
This is a dwarf version of Rex rabbits - a popular breed, bred for the sake of beautiful and very valuable fur. Miniature brothers look not less presentable but weigh only 1-2 kg.
They have an elongated body, long-standing ears, wool stained with white, black, brown and grey spots. It is velvety and very pleasant to the touch. Mini Rexes are not capricious, calm, tender, usually, get along very well with children. Suitable for inexperienced owners.
Short teddy wool gave another name to the breed - "Castor Rex" or "King of beavers".
2. LION'S HEAD
Got the name because of the long mane that framed the head. Average length of wool is about 6-7 cm, all variants of colors are allowed.
The body is long, ears are short, sometimes there are dark circles around the eyes. Rabbits of this breed have a very soft, slightly phlegmatic character, so they are highly valued as pets. Weight - no more than 2 kg.
Despite the long hair on the head, they are easy to look after - it does not break into tangles, though it needs regular combing.
3. RABBIT RAM
It is very easy to recognize a rabbit of the ram breed - its long ears do not stick out above your head, but hang on the sides of the face, making its expression even more touching. They are very popular and usually not shy and overactive, maybe because they hear worse than their brothers.
The coat is hard, short, with a tight undercoat. Any color, both monotonous and spotty.
There are several varieties of rams, the most common being the Dutch ram. Its weight rarely exceeds 1.5 kilograms, and its ears are funny sticking out in babies and sink to 4-12 weeks of life.
4. DUTCH RABBIT
It is one of the oldest domesticated breeds with a brightly recognizable appearance. The ears, eyes, and back of the body of a Dutch rabbit are highlighted in color, usually blue, gray, brown or black. The rest of the body is white and the legs have cute light socks.
The weight of the rabbits of this breed is about 2 kg. They are unpretentious in care, but are strongly attached to the host and constantly require attention, so recommended to older children.
5. DUTCH DWARF RABBIT
The smallest decorative rabbit in the world - its weight usually ranges from 0.5 to 1 kg and very rarely reaches 1.5 kg. The color can be any, officially recognized about 50 variants!
The length of the ears is about 5-7 cm, the body is round, compact and, despite the tiny size, strong enough.
The breed is considered to be excitable, but breeders are working hard on this quality, and now the Dutch rabbits - active and funny animals that do not cause harm to humans. They are very smart and can be accustomed to go to the toilet in a strictly designated place in the cage.
6. ANGORA RABBIT
Look at this furball with barely discernible eyes and ears! It seems that the angora rabbits consist entirely of fur.
Longwool can be any color, it feels very soft, like cotton wool. This breed is one of the most gentle and friendly, trying to make friends with people and other animals in the house. Of course, it's not easy to take care of a coat, it needs to be combed all the time, and in case of a tangled coat, it needs to be cut immediately.
Angora's ears are upright and short, usually no more than 5 cm.
7. FOXES DWARF RABBIT
They look like small chanterelles due to the short hair on the head and long, about 4-7 mm, on the body, almost invisible neck, short paws and mostly brown colors (often found chinchilla and agouti).
Ears are small, upright, about 5 cm long. About the temperament of these rabbits, there are many opinions, some owners come across more stubborn, other quiet kids.
8. RABBIT DWARF BUTTERFLY
The name was given due to its interesting color - dark spots around the eyes, on the ears and symmetrically all over the body. The main color is white, spots can be black, blue, gray and others.
The more symmetrical the picture, the more "pedigrees" the butterfly. They are small, about 1.5 kg in weight, with a strong cylindrical body, a straight back, and a large round head.
Which breed to choose only you, in our opinion they are all extremely charming and cute. Weigh all the pros and cons, paying attention to the complexity of care, price, livability or just buy a baby, whose appearance does not leave you indifferent.https://petsfusion.com/news/282/top-9-porod-domashnih-dekorativnih-krolikov/