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Our Dwarf Breeds

Holland Lop


Holland lops are a small, compact breed of rabbit which has a short, stocky body, a broad head, with a well- defined crown (or puff of fur/cartilage) at the back of the head, and the ears are lopped (hanging downwards rather than standing erect). Their rollback fur is short, dense, and glossy when in good condition. A Holland Lop will weigh between 2-4lbs full grown. Brood does can weigh in the 5lb range in which case about half the babies in her litter can genetically weigh more than the average sized Holland lop. We do not guarantee weight on any baby from us.

Holland Lops come in a variety of colors and patterns. It's completely normal for lop babies to have helicopter ears for the first few months of their life. As they mature, even at 2 months their ears get floppy. When we're taking our baby pictures it's typical for ears to be all over the place.

Holland Lops are typically social, curious and like to be part of the action around them. They do really well in social pairs or housed with one or more bunny friends. They make excellent companion pets and therapy bunnies due to their friendly personalities. 
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Standard Coat:
  • Fairly low maintenance medium length dense, soft rollback fur
  • Some people who are allergic to cats are allergic to Holland Lop Fur. Not always but it's common. 
  • Shed lightly all year and molt 1-2 times per year. 
  • Brush as needed and daily when molting.
  • We highly recommend bringing them in for a deshed groom while they are molting. Their butt or "skirt" area can get matted if it's not brushed out. Especially the area on the underside of the tail and backlegs.
  • Check their butt/tail/genital area, nails, teeth and eyes daily for ages 0-6 months and weekly for 6months+ age.
  • Nail trims every 3-4 weeks.
  • Clean scent glands every 3-4 weeks.
Fuzzy Coat:
  • ​Low to medium maintenance medium length dense, soft rollback fur
  • Shed lightly all year and molt 1-2 times per year. 
  • Brush once a week to keep them mat free and prevent little micro tangles from forming into matting. Brush daily while molting.
  • We highly recommend bringing them in for a deshed groom while they are molting. Their butt or "skirt" area can get matted if it's not brushed out. Especially the area on the underside of the tail and backlegs.
  • Check their butt/tail/genital area, nails, teeth and eyes daily for ages 0-6 months and weekly for 6months+ age.
  • Nail trims every 3-4 weeks.
  • Clean scent glands every 3-4 weeks.

Teddywidder


Teddywidder is an extremely rare German rabbit breed that goes by several names including; Teddyzwerg, Teddykaninchen and Teddy Dwarf Rabbit. They are a dwarf breed that grows to about 2.5-3.5 lbs full grown. They have floppy ears and extremely long (2+") soft wool fur that grows all over their entire body, including their face and ears. They have two wool and two main genes, which is what makes them fluffy all over. 

In the U.S. there is an American Teddywidder version being created that does not use European lineage. We have both European and American lines in our heard does and bucks. We have mostly Europeans though. 

Teddywidders are lap bunnies! They are extremely docile and are absolutely amazing little fluff balls of love! They thrive on being cuddled and held, which makes them ideal companion and therapy pets. They do require maintenance to keep them mat free. We do suggest keeping your Teddywidder bunny in a Lion Cut if you want to keep them at an easy care 3 out of 5 level of maintenance. 
Specific tips to keep your Teddy clean and mat free:
  • Use a litterbox with a raised floor to keep their fur and booty away from their poop and any litter. 
  • Use a hay manger to keep their hay off the floor and out of their fur.
  • Clean their area of any large messes daily.

Raised Floor Litter Box

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Care Difficulty

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  • Medium maintenance long length dense, soft wool coat
  • Since they have a fully Wool coat, people are not usually allergic to them like a cat or dog.
  • Molt 1 time per year and shed minimally all year. 
  • Lion or Puppy Cut. This makes them incredibly low maintenance. This is usually a groom done every 4 months for good maintenance. Brush them as needed and while they are molting.
  • "Show" or full coat is completely possible and not difficult. It just requires consistency. Brush 2-3 times per week when they are babies and in a baby coat until they get their full adult coat. Around age 6 months. After this, you can brush them once a week and daily while molting.
  • We highly recommend bringing them in for a deshed groom while they are molting. Their butt or "skirt" area can get matted if it's not brushed out. Especially the area on the underside of the tail and backlegs.
  • Check their butt/tail/genital area, nails, teeth and eyes daily for ages 0-6 months and weekly for 6months+ age.
  • Nail trims every 3-4 weeks.
  • Clean scent glands every 3-4 weeks.
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Mini Plush Lop


American Mini Plush Lops are a new rare breed in the US created by Devie D’Anniballe over several generations. This breed is still being perfected by a small number of reputable breeders in the US with the goal to be presented in the ARBA as an accepted breed.

European Plush Lops are a recognized breed in Europe and there are a small handful of breeders in the US and Canada who have imported Plush in order to improve the American Mini Plush Lop lineage. We have Mini Plush Lops from both American and European lines.

Mini plush lops weigh between 2.5-4.5lbs full grown and have short dense fur that is plush (like a blanket). They have floppy ears and round, short, sturdy bodies. They do shed their coat once a year but do not shed much or at all the remainder of the year. They are considered hypoallergenic. 

Mini Plush Lops have puppy like personalities and make excellent companion and therapy pets. They have a well rounded personality, can be outgoing, adventurous and curious. They have a tendency to be social love bugs, enjoy being held, cuddled and have people connections. They are easy to harness train and often respond to their names. 
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Care Difficulty

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  • Low maintenance short, dense, soft plush fur
  • Most people are not allergic to plush fur. If you are allergic to cats or dogs you may not be allergic to plush fur.
  • Molt 1 time per year and don't shed the rest of the year.
  • Brush as needed and daily when molting.
  • Check their butt/tail/genital area, nails, teeth and eyes daily for ages 0-6 months and weekly for 6months+ age.
  • Nail trims every 3-4 weeks.
  • Clean scent glands every 3-4 weeks.
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  • Welcome!
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Sales Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Rabbit Savvy Loaf Shop
    • Official Shady Grove Apparel
    • Our Top 10 Customer Purchased Items of 2024
    • All Things Edible
    • Treats
    • Chews & Toys
    • Foraging
    • Dehydrated Fruits - Veggies - Greens
    • Health Supplements & Wellness
    • Limited Edition Seasonal Goodies
    • Birthdays & Special Events
    • Pellet Food & Hay
    • All Edibles Safe for Bunnies Under 6 Months of Age
    • Supplies & Accessories >
      • Travel
      • Starter Kits
      • Enclosures & Habitats
      • Housing Accessories
      • Supplies & Accessories
    • Stationary & Printables
    • Home & Garden
  • Bunny Nursery Program
    • Available Nursery Baby Bunnies
    • Available Adult Bunnies
    • Nursery Bunny Parents
    • Bunny Care Info >
      • Our Dwarf Breeds
      • Basic Care
      • Spaying & Neutering Pet Rabbits
      • Rabbit Diet
      • Rabbit Housing
      • Potty Training
      • Rabbit Behavior & Bonding
      • Traveling & Flights
      • Domestic Vs Wild Rabbits
    • Bunny Color Guide
  • Hamster Nursery Program
    • Available Hamster Babies
    • Nursery Hamster Parents
  • ESA Bunny Therapy Program
  • Shady Grove Community Foster Program
    • About Our Foster Program
    • Available Adoptable Fosters
    • Surrender Process & Application
    • Foster Parent Volunteer Program >
      • About our Foster Parent Volunteer Program
      • Foster Parent Process & Application
    • How to Sponsor & Donate
    • Past Adopted Foster Animals
  • Our Services
    • Boarding Services
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    • Transport Services
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  • Book An Appointment