Lop-eared

Type

8 - 13 years

Lifespan

Medium

Size

3 - 4 kg

Weight

Gentle, docile, affectionate

Temperament

2 hours 2x a day

Exercise

Low maintenance

Grooming

German Lop Rabbit Insurance, Care and Health Advice

The German Lop rabbit is a distinctive breed with its Roman nose and long lop ears. Their ears can be as long as 35 cm&hellip; that&rsquo;s long! They&rsquo;re a medium-sized breed and come in all sorts of colours and patterns. Most rabbit breeds live to around 5 to 8 years, but the German Lop has been known to live to around 12 or 13 years. This breed guide gives you all you need to know about this long-lived breed.

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	<li>Vetstream Ltd (online) Feeding your rabbit. In: Vetlexicon Lapis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/lapis/client-information/feeding-your-rabbit" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's rabbit feeding page">www.vetlexicon.com/treat/lapis/client-information/feeding-your-rabbit</a>.</li>
	<li>Vetstream Ltd &amp; Speight C (online) Grass and hay. In: Vetlexicon Lapis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/lapis/client-information/grass-and-hay" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's rabbit grass and hay page">www.vetlexicon.com/treat/lapis/client-information/grass-and-hay</a>.</li>
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The German Lop is a very friendly and affectionate breed. They&rsquo;re calm and docile so make great pets for anyone including older fur parents, families with children and for anyone living on their own. They love nothing more than have cuddles on the sofa but will also enjoy playtime with their favourite toys.

They&rsquo;re also quick learners, so <a href="/all-things-pet/how-to-litter-train-a-rabbit" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to litter training a rabbit">house training should be a doddle</a>. If you&rsquo;re looking for a good all-round <a href="/rabbit-insurance/rabbit-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Breed Guides">rabbit breed</a>, then the German Lop will be a good breed choice for you.

The German Lop is a very friendly and affectionate breed. They&rsquo;re calm and docile so make great pets for anyone including older fur parents, families with children and for anyone living on their own. They love nothing more than have cuddles on the sofa but will also enjoy playtime with their favourite toys.

They&rsquo;re also quick learners, so <a href="/all-things-pet/looking-after-a-house-rabbit" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to looking after a house rabbit">house training</a> should be a doddle. If you&rsquo;re looking for a good all-round <a href="/rabbit-insurance/rabbit-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Breed Guides">rabbit breed</a>, then the German Lop will be a good breed choice for you.

Life with a German Lop will be fun and full of cuddles. They tend to live longer than the average rabbit breed, so will be around to keep you company for many years. This does mean a long-term commitment, but they&rsquo;re worth it!

Like most bunny breeds the German Lop needs a healthy diet of hay, grass and greens. Hay is very important to keep their digestive system healthy and to keep their teeth from becoming overgrown. They enjoy grazing on grass and eating fresh veg like <a href="/all-things-pet/can-rabbits-eat-part-two" title="Link to Everypaw's answer to Can Rabbits Eat Carrot?">carrots</a>, sweetcorn, <a href="/all-things-pet/can-rabbits-eat-part-one" title="Link to Everypaw's answer to if rabbits can eat celery and broccoli">celery and broccoli</a>.

You can feed your rabbit a commercial rabbit food too, but make sure you don&rsquo;t over feed them. Rabbits thrive on a basic diet of fresh water, good quality hay, fresh grass and veggies, so feeding pellets or a mix, isn&rsquo;t a must.

The German Lop has a short, dense coat that doesn&rsquo;t need much grooming. Rabbits are generally good at grooming themselves, but a quick groom every week will keep their coat looking healthy and shiny. Grooming is a great way to check for any health problems too and will strengthen your bond with your bunny.

German Lop rabbits are a sociable and intelligent breed which makes then a joy to train. Using positive, reward-based training, they&rsquo;ll pick things up quickly. Start training when they&rsquo;re young, and they&rsquo;ll soon get the hang of things.

You could teach your bunny to do lots of things. Why not try teaching them to come to call, play fetch, spin, or give a high five!

Exercise is important to keep your bunny fit and healthy and keep unwanted behaviour at bay. Make sure your rabbit has lots of toys to play with, chew toys and places to run, play and hide. Spending time playing with your rabbit will help them get the exercise they need.

That's All You Need to Know About German Lop Rabbits

The German Lop rabbit is a wonderful, affectionate companion that thrives in a caring environment. With their gentle temperament, this rabbit breed is perfect for families and individuals alike.

Their medium size makes them manageable, while their loving nature brings joy to any home. With proper <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-diet-all-about-food-for-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to healthy rabbit diets">diet</a>, <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-grooming" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit grooming">grooming</a> and <a href="/all-things-pet/your-guide-to-rabbit-exercise" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit exercise">exercise</a>, they can live up to 13 years. Though generally healthy, it&#39;s important to monitor for <a href="/all-things-pet/10-common-rabbit-illnesses-and-symptoms" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to the common rabbit health conditions">common health issues</a>, like dental malocclusion and <a href="/all-things-pet/gastric-stasis-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to gastric stasis in rabbits">gastric stasis</a>, ensuring a happy, long life for your German Lop

The German Lop rabbit is a wonderful, affectionate companion that thrives in a caring environment. With their gentle temperament, this rabbit breed is perfect for families and individuals alike. Their medium size makes them manageable, while their loving nature brings joy to any home.

With <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-diet-all-about-food-for-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to a healthy rabbit diet">proper diet</a>, <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-grooming" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit grooming">grooming</a> and <a href="/all-things-pet/your-guide-to-rabbit-exercise" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit exercise">exercise</a>, they can live up to 13 years. Though generally healthy, it&#39;s important to monitor for common health issues, like dental malocclusion and <a href="/all-things-pet/gastric-stasis-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to gastric stasis in rabbits">gastric stasis</a>, ensuring a happy, long life for your German Lop.

<a href="/all-things-pet/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rabbit-teeth" title="Link to Everypaw's advice on rabbit teeth">Dental malocclusion</a> happens when a rabbit&rsquo;s top and bottom teeth don&rsquo;t line up properly. Their teeth grow continuously, so it&rsquo;s important they slowly wear them down by chewing and gnawing. <a href="/all-things-pet/overgrown-rabbit-teeth" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to overgrown rabbit teeth">If they become overgrown</a> your rabbit will struggle to eat or drink properly. If this happens, they&rsquo;ll need to visit your vet for regular dental treatment.

These are a common problem for all rabbit breeds. Luckily, they can be easily prevented and treated. Heavy <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-fleas" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit fleas">flea infestations</a> can be life-threatening for rabbits, so early detection and quick treatment is very important.

Prevention is easy using a rabbit-safe medication &ndash; don&rsquo;t use <a href="/cat-insurance" title="Link to the Everypaw Cat Insurance page">cat</a> or <a href="/dog-insurance" title="Link to the Everypaw Dog Insurance page">dog</a> flea treatments as they can be fatal to rabbits. Your vet will give you advice on the best treatment for your bunny.

Psoroptes cuniculi is a <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-mites" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit mites">common rabbit mite</a> that can irritate the lining of the ear. If you notice any scabs or crusting inside your rabbit&#39;s ear you should get your bunny checked out by your vet. Other signs include headshaking, ear flapping and scratching. Mites can easily be treated with medication from your vet.

Rabbits have a particularly sensitive digestive tract. This is why they need lots of fibre in the form of hay in their diet because it keeps their gut moving. If the gut stops moving or gets blocked it can be life-threatening. Illness, pain or stress can trigger gastric stasis.

Signs of stasis are usually gradual. You might notice your bunny isn&rsquo;t eating as much or isn&rsquo;t as lively as usual. They might start producing smaller droppings and less often. Eventually your bunny will stop eating and drinking, won&rsquo;t pass any droppings at all and won&rsquo;t want to move.

You MUST get advice from your vet straight away if you think your rabbit is suffering from stasis.

<a href="/all-things-pet/snuffles-in-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to snuffles in rabbits">Rabbits with snuffles</a> usually have runny eyes, a runny nose and will sneeze a lot. It&rsquo;s often caused by a bacterial infection and is common in rabbit that have dental problems. Snuffles can also be triggered by the build-up of fumes from urine. It&rsquo;s also thought that some types of bedding (like cedar) can irritate the eyes and possibly cause snuffles.

If a rabbit develops snuffles, it&rsquo;s usually a problem that they&rsquo;ll suffer with for the rest of their lives. Avoid any dental issues by providing your rabbit with a healthy, balanced diet, and make sure your rabbit&#39;s housing is well ventilated and cleaned twice a day.

Common German Lop Health Problems by Vetstream

Luckily this breed doesn&rsquo;t tend to have any breed-related health issues. But there are some <a href="/all-things-pet/10-common-rabbit-illnesses-and-symptoms" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to 10 common rabbit health problems">common health problems that all bunny breeds can suffer from</a>. We&rsquo;ve teamed up with veterinary experts Vetstream, to give you an idea of what to look out for in your bunny.

Known for their long life, a German Lop is in it for the long run, and we can be too to help keep your rabbit happy and healthy.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everypaw.com/rabbit-insurance" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Insurance page">Everypaw&#39;s Rabbit Insurance</a>&nbsp;is available from 8 weeks of age.

We&#39;ll be there for you and your German Lop whenever you need us. All you need to do is renew your policy every year without breaking cover, and we&#39;ll be there well into their senior years.

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They’re a medium sized rabbit that can weigh up to around 4 kg when fully grown.

This breed has a longer than average lifespan and can live up to 12 or 13 years of age.

What’s the difference between French and German Lops?

They&rsquo;re very similar, but the French Lop is smaller than the German Lop.

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Choosing the right pet health insurance isn&#39;t always easy. We know that. And we also know that a key part of deciding is knowing what&#39;s not covered. That way, at least there are no nasty surprises in terms of coughing up for bills that you thought were going to be taken care of by your policy.

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