Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus
Also called Cashmere Miniature
From United Kingdom, developed as a smaller version of the Cashmere Lop about a decade after the original.12
A friendly guide, not veterinary advice. For anything about your pet's health, ask your vet.
long, dense fur with strong guard hairs (not wool); compact, cobby body
A small, thickset lop with a bold, broad head and thick, well-furred ears with rounded tips. The coat is dense with longer, sturdy guard hairs, and a correct coat should never feel woolly or matted.3
A spirited little rabbit with plenty of character and a sweet, affectionate side. Like the larger Cashmere Lop it tends to be friendly and curious when handled gently from a young age.31
Needs daily time out of its sleeping area in a safe, roomy space to run, hop and play.4
A show-quality coat is fairly easy to keep, but many pet-line rabbits have woollier coats that need more frequent combing to avoid tangles. Check nails regularly.31
Welfare guidance asks for a combined shelter and exercise area of at least 3 m x 2 m x 1 m high for a pair of medium rabbits, tall enough to stand up on the back legs and long enough to stretch out fully.4
Unlimited hay or grass should form the bulk of the diet, with fresh water always available, plus some leafy greens and a small measured portion of pellets.4
A sociable animal that should share its home with at least one compatible rabbit, plus regular gentle time with people.4
The Cashmere Lop appeared in the UK around 1980, and breeders then set about producing a smaller version. The Miniature Cashmere Lop emerged roughly ten years later and is recognised by the British Rabbit Council alongside the standard-sized breed.12
A typical home-care rhythm for a Miniature Cashmere Lop. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
Encourages rabbits to eat more hay while giving them a tasty treat.
How much: One skewer per rabbit per day
Recipe from PDSA
Not veterinary advice. Check with your vet first if your pet has allergies, a health condition, is on a special diet or is pregnant. Treats should stay a small part of the daily food. Cut to a safe size and supervise.
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