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What species is a lionhead rabbit?
Oryctolagus cuniculus. Lionhead is a breed of domestic rabbit that is recognized by both the British Rabbit Council and the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Looking at these rabbits they have a wool mane encircling the head, reminiscent of a male lion as its name implies.
Are all Lionhead rabbits dwarfs?
Lionhead rabbits actually fall into the dwarf rabbit category. They won’t always be called ‘dwarf Lionheads’, but they are dwarf bunnies. This means you can expect the size of Lionheads and those advertised as ‘dwarf Lionheads’ to be around the same. Dwarf bunny breeds can actually weigh as much as 5 pounds.
How much is a lionhead rabbit worth?
Lionhead Rabbit While Lionheads have a long way to go before reaching the popularity of Holland Lops for show purposes, they still easily sell for around $100 with an included pedigree.
Is a Lionhead a bunny or a rabbit?
Housing the Lionhead Rabbit Although the Lionhead is a small rabbit, they’re an active breed and need plenty of space to burn off energy. Rabbits are sociable animals, and they do best when they have another bunny housemate.
What is pure Lionhead rabbit?
Single maned Lionheads are usually the product of a Purebred Double mane Lionhead being bred to a rabbit of another breed in order to strengthen a particular characteristic, or to introduce a particular color into the Lionhead breed. Kits born without a copy of the mane gene are called “no maned.”
Is a lionhead Bunny rare?
About the Rare Lionhead Rabbit Breed & the North American Lionhead Rabbit Club. That pretty much describes the relatively recent lionhead rabbit, whose mane results from a genetic mutation. As of March 2013 the lionhead is not recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association as an official breed.
Do Lionhead rabbits smell?
No, Lionhead rabbits do not have a smelly body odor. They do a great job at self-grooming. That said, rabbit urine can smell very bad due to the hormones (especially in those not yet spayed/neutered).