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CUDDLY FRENCH LOP BABIES FOR SALE
They are noted for their large size, stocky build, broad faces, long ears and docile, great character, affectionate nature – and are often referred to a the ‘gentle giants’ of the rabbit kingdom. They are big, cuddly characters with a placid, easy-going, (sometimes rather lazy!) temperament and make wonderful companion pets, particularly when handled and cuddled regularly - as ours always are! Well, how could we possibly resist them?! We can't!
But, be warned - you'll soon be hooked on them and once you've enjoyed the love and companionship a French Lop can offer, you'll probably never look twice at any other breed!! In view of their space requirement, they are much better-suited to becoming litter-trained house-bunnies using a 'Vet Bed' lined plastic dog bed for sleeping and a hooded 'cat loo' litter tray (available from Argos - see also our House-Training page). Indoor cages and/or play pens can be useful for confining a youngster while undergoing litter-training or while s/he settles into your home. A 5' indoor cage is made by Ferplast but doesn't actually have a front-opening door so this needs to be fitted without one of the end panels so your bunny can hop in and out. Alternatively, we recommend the Comfort or Ferdinand Cages - we can order these for collection when you collect your bunny if you wish or they can be ordered online. We stress that these cages are not suitable accommodation for confining adult French Lops. However, they are perfect as your bunny's 'base' - ie a storage area for food bowls, water bottles, litter tray, hay rack and toys and they can assist greatly whilst undergoing litter-training by providing him/her with .his/her own personal space Although they are far too small to confine any French Lop or large breed bunny, using one of these indoor cages with a large play pen fitted in front will provide additional space if you need to confine your bunny whilst unsupervised, eg while you're out at work or overnight. The cages and play pens will also flat-pack to allow your bunny to join you on holiday or for a weekend away! Dog crates are not very suitable for rabbits.
A large run will also be required since Frenchies are not a breed to be 'cooped up' for long periods. They require a lot of fuss, cuddles, attention and interaction and, for this reason, living as house-rabbits is generally, by far, the best arrangement and we prefer our French Lops to become house-bunnies whenever possible.
Best Suited To: Most adopters are adults, usually childless couples or families with older children (aged 12+) with a mature, calm and quiet, gentle and responsible attitude towards these wonderful beasts! Our Frenchies have been adopted by young couples and active-retired pensioners, sometimes as an alternative to a puppy, and all are thoroughly loved and pampered. PLEASE NOTE: French Lops are not suitable pets for young children. They are a large and heavy breed and children will be unable to lift them correctly - and this can risk injury. We have taken in 2 re-homing French Lops previously owned by children and each had suffered broken forepaws amongst other injuries caused by mis-handling. Therefore we prefer our bunnies to be adopted by adults.
Girl-bunnies generally bond better with adult male owners. Having said this, however, we had a female house-bunny, Rosie, who bonded very closely with her female owner and walked to heel around the house before flopping down to beg for a nose-rub (which she always got!). Frenchies will
love to lie on the floor with their owners and enjoy gentle fuss or a doze - and
will even leap into your bed to join you! Another French Lop we
know, enjoys a walk-in shower with his 'mum' every morning. He then
has to be towel-dried followed by a blast with her hair-dryer (on a low heat
setting!) before he retreats back to his bed and toy-box while his 'mum' goes to
work. Frenchies have great character and their attention-seeking antics can be quite amusing company. As you snooze on the sofa - be prepared for your big furry friend to take a flying leap and land on your stomach or to nibble your shoe-laces if you don't bend over to pick him up for his cuddle! They can be a very popular alternative to a pet dog - ie they will give and receive bounds of affection but don't require so many daily walks!
Health: Sadly, French Lops tend to be more prone to health problems, particularly heart defects and have a shorter average life expectancy than other hardier breeds. However, they are still absolutely unbeatable in terms of their character, personality and highly-affectionate nature!
French Lops Available for Adoption
Further links are listed below - including links to descriptions of coat colours and breed sizes.
Before proceeding with any adoption, please read our Terms and Conditions. The Rabbit Owner's CD is the most comprehensive rabbit care CD for all pet bunny owners. With its illustrative photographs, video clips and guidance videos, it provides all the information you need and can be ordered online.
Your New Furry Friend: Please visit our Babies Available page to choose which babies you are interested in or to register an interest in a future litter. Please note: We breed only to maintain our lines and on a very small scale so we will not always have babies available immediately. Reserving from Litters Due Soon: If you are interested in adopting a baby bunny from the surplus of any of our future litters, please contact us to register your interest. We keep a list of general enquirers and another list of people who have reserved a bunny from a future litter and already paid a deposit in advance.. We breed to maintain and continue our lines and normally retain a few girls from each litter, depending on their colours. We rarely retain boys from litters as we adopt very carefully selected stud boys from known lines to ensure there is no in-breeding and to introduce new bloodlines and colours into our furry family. For this reason, we tend to have more boys than girls available for adoption. Please let us know which bunny/ies you are interested in and, so that we can help match a suitable bunny to your lifestyle and requirements, please answer the following questions:-
These responses can help us ensure that you adopt a breed which matches your preferences in terms of size and temperament and will settle comfortably into your household so that your bunny-ownership will be a mutually-rewarding experience. Please also supply your home address, mobile phone and a home landline telephone number. We will then email our home address to send the deposit cheque (payments can also be made direct in the bunnies' own online bank account!) together with further information about adopting and caring for our bunnies. Normally, we should respond to you within 48 hours but if not - please telephone just incase we have email or computer problems! Please click here to read our Terms and Conditions of Adoption and our Warranty.
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