Mini Rex
The most popular of the show and pet rabbit breeds because of its “velveteen” fur in myriad colors: black, blue-eyed white, blue, castor, chinchilla, chocolate, Himalayan (Californian), lilac, lynx, opal, otter, red, sable point, seal, tortoise, white, and a broken pattern. A medium-sized rabbit at 4 pounds, the Mini Rex is easy for children to manage, especially due to their gentle personalities.
Netherland Dwarf
Just about the cutest bunny you’ve ever seen with an apple-shaped body and head, and tiny, erect ears, these diminutive rabbits weigh in at just 2 pounds. They exist in just about any color pattern imaginable: agouti, self, shaded, tan pattern, and “any other variety.” This makes for a fun surprise in the nest box – it’s like a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re gonna get.
Jersey Wooly
Another tiny rabbit weighing in at just 3 pounds, the Jersey Wooly has Angora fur and exists in agouti, pointed white, self, shaded and tan pattern. They are one of the more popular pet rabbit breeds because of their small size and fuzzy characteristics.
Mini Lop
A medium-sized rabbit at 5 to 6 pounds, the Mini Lop is a popular pet because of its cute, lopped ears. It exists in many colors and patterns including agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked.
Dutch
The ideal specimen of a Dutch rabbit looks similar to a Dutch Belted cow – a white band around its middle, bookmarked by black coloring. A medium-sized rabbit at 4 1/2 pounds, the Dutch exists in black, blue, chocolate, gray, steel and tortoise. The Dutch’s markings are unique among all other breeds, but to get that ideal specimen is largely a matter of luck; this fact keeps breeders in eager anticipation of each litter.
American Fuzzy Lop
Lots of angora wool characterizes this small (3 1/2 pounds), sought-after rabbit with lop ears. Its sweet, fuzzy appearance endears it to many fanciers.
Dwarf Hotot
An adorable mini version of the Blanc de Hotot, with big brown eyes banded in black. At just 2 1/4 pounds with short, erect ears, the white Dwarf Hotot resembles a little fur ball and is loved as a pet.
Holland Lop
A small and popular pet rabbit, the Holland Lop weighs in at 3 pounds. With lop ears and a pug nose, its unique appearance draws lots of fanciers. Colors include agouti, broken, pointed white, self, shaded, solid and ticked.
Ready to start raising rabbits? Find everything you need to know in Raising Rabbits as Pets.
