What is THE best rabbit breed for children

by simon
(London)

Hi
I am thinking of getting two rabbits for my children and have read on this site about which breeds are good for children and which may not be as good.
But was wondering what THE best breed might be?
Would be interested to hear from others experiences
simon

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Jun 10, 2019
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Dutch? / Mini Lop? NEW
by: Cringy Carrot Man

Hi, I am 10 years old and I am debating between the Dutch rabbit and the Mini Lop rabbit.

Jun 10, 2019
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Dutch Rabbit NEW
by: Bob Joe

I am 10 years old and I am debating between the Dutch rabbit and the Mini Lop rabbit.

Jan 15, 2019
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Need help choosing
by: Anonymous

I am 11 and my sister is 6 i am debating between the Dutch rabbit and the miniature loop eared rabbit

Jul 08, 2018
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what breed do i get?
by: Anonymous

hi I am twelve years old and I am looking for a bunny that is small will cuddle and not bite so far I am debating between Holland lop or dwurf i don't know what one?

Apr 29, 2018
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help
by: Anonymous

im new at rabbit breeding, whats the best rabbits to breed???

Feb 22, 2018
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Netherlands dwarfs
by: Anonymous

Netherlands dwarfs are not skid dish at all I have one and I know I don’t want to be rude but I would say that Netherlands dwarfs are the best rabbit breed fo most children that are not under the age of six. If your searching for a Netherlands dwarf rabbit I would recommend going to pet land Hoffman estates in Illinois.

Nov 24, 2017
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Holland lop mini rex cross?
by: Anonymous

Should I get one of these? I am not sure about them.

Nov 24, 2017
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Holland lop mini rex cross?
by: Anonymous

Should I get one of these? I am not sure about them.

Nov 24, 2017
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Holland lop and mini rex mix
by: Anonymous

Should I get one of these?

Nov 24, 2017
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Should I get a holland lop or a mini rex?
by: Anonymous

Hi, I am twelve years old and I am looking for a small bunny that is really friendly and loves to be cuddled. Can any of these breeds live in a small balcony with a hutch? So far I think holland lops and mini rexs' are suitable, but I can't decide which to get. I would like to have two bunnies. Should I get two holland lops, two mini rexs', or is it possible to have one of each breed?

Nov 24, 2017
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Nov 02, 2017
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I LOVE BUNNIES!!!
by: #Bunnylover

I really want a rabbit so I was wondering if anyone knew what breed is best for me. I'm a 10 year old girl ( according to yesterday). I have a dog too so i want to know a good breed of rabbit for that too.

Nov 01, 2017
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Which bunny?
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Hello im 11 yrs old and i want a bunny who will like being held. I also have younger siblings one of them 2. So i need a rabbit breed that wont bite and will be calm.

Please reply.

Feb 06, 2017
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Holand/Mini Lop or mini rex?
by: Anonymous

Both are very popular and very good pets, but the one I recommend the most is a Rex, whether mini or not. I admit that I have only had A Mini Rex as a real life pet, I have done reaserch and played with friend's Holland Lops, and I have found Rex bunnies to be able to get more accustomed to new homes, probably because they are a VERY domestic breed, and When it comes to children, they are extreamly soft and is great for petting, and my minis have always been very patient with screaming and chasing children.

Nov 20, 2016
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Lop lover
by: Anonymous

We have a Holland lop and she is the sweetest bunny ever! She has tremendous personality and is pretty smart (trainable). She loves roaming the house (we protect the electrical cords and other dangerous things). Please don't get a bunny if you are only planning to have him sit in a cage, they really are given to depression if not loved. They thrive on physical contact and conversation. Our girl loves when we sing to her. I've seen rabbits not last long being held up in a cage like some kind of prisoner. Boredom is not good for anyone, really! They are as full of pleasant personality as you're willing to pour love and attention into them. Kind of like people, wouldn't you say.

Aug 25, 2016
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Holland lop and duch
by: Hoty pus

We have an amazing Holland lop,she is really adorable and we also have a really cute dutch.The holland lop gives birth to a lot of babies,one of them we still have,so we would recommend the holland lop or mini lop or dutch.Hope We helped all!

Jul 19, 2016
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Mini rex
by: Anonymous

My mini Rex is a great rabbit she has never bit anyone and SHE loves to be held and played with I show her in 4-H and she is very calm and whenever I call her she hops around all excited and then comes to greet me all though she is a outdoor rabbit I play with her whenever I can and I don't have to worry about anything getting her because we have three outdoor dogs and if anything go's near her they will get rid of it I recommend them to teens who like rabbits they usually weigh 3-4 pounds if you take care of them.

Jun 27, 2016
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Best Breed
by: The British Rabbit Council

Hello.
If you are looking for a pet rabbit , we have over 1000 species including colour's.
Our softest breed; Rex. Originally bred for their soft pelt , this breed is a fantastic family pet. You can get mini rexes if you'd prefer a smaller option.
Our biggest breed; continental giant.
We do not recommend this idea as a family pet due to size. They are extremely friendly though!
Our smallest breed; Netherland Dwarf.
Although people say they are vicious, that's because they are small. People do not pick them up properly. If you look it up on Google , you will find the BEST pet.

Jun 17, 2016
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hope
by: bunnylover

i have a rex and if you want a soft bunny a rex is suppose to be one of the softest bunnies if you you want a playful bunny she also play and does pretty funny stuff sometimes too. Hope is also a very quick learner I've taught her how to stand up on her back feet how to hop into her cage herself instead of pushing her in jump over me and even ROLL OVER!!!!!!! and you probably know this that there isn't a bunny that never bites the only times that Hope has bitten me is when i mess around with her and if they do something bad you CAN NOT get mad at them or they will loss the trust you had made with them you will have to do it again hope that helped!! :)

Jun 12, 2016
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Help I need advice
by: bunnylover6666

I'm 11 and i really want a bunny which one would be sweet, small, and gets used to a new home quick, and does not bite.

Jun 07, 2016
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kinds
by: bunnylover

i only have just one bunny and her name is Hope she is a rex bunny. they have the softest fur and she loves to plays i recommend getting a rex they are the best!

Jun 04, 2016
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Help
by: Somebody

I always wanted a bunny, can you tell me what kind of bunnies are best for kids?

May 22, 2016
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In tweens need a good rabbit
by: Anonymous

I need a low costing rabbit that requires little care looking for medium size.

May 19, 2016
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Mini Lops and Holland Lops!
by: Anonymous

Mini Lops and Holland Lops are the best rabbits in the world! They're amazing!!!!
I disagree with someone above me. Bucks are more dominant in Holland Lops, since I have a female Holland Lop. She's the sweetest: never bitten me, she's a baby, recently gotten spayed. She gets along AMAZINGLY with my mini lop. A gentle soul, he's netured, so I won't be having any unexpected rabbit babies! They love each other to pieces. My childeren live them and they have never bitten anyone! They're gentle, cuddly, playful, gentle, awesome rabbit breeds!
GO FOR MINI AND HOLLAND LOPS, NOTHING DIFFERENT!

Apr 30, 2016
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Best Rabbits for Children IMO
by: Wild Rumpus Rabbitry

I have found that holland lops and angoras make great pets for kids. Both breeds are very docile. Angoras are very gentle but do require combing- so depending on the age of the child you may need to supervise to make sure it's done.
Hope this helped.

Mar 22, 2016
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Holland Lop
by: Anonymous

I am 12 and I have a holland lop, and its the sweetest thing ever. I think holland lops are the best but who knows I might be wrong. After all, that is my own opinion :)

Jan 20, 2016
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Polish are wonderful rabbits
by: Tasha

My daughter decided to show rabbits for 4-H this year so we bought a Polish. Polish are small rabbits tgey do not weigh very much. He has never bit my daughter or us and he stays still when we hold him. He is very cute!!

Jan 12, 2016
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I need specific breed advice!
by: Anonymous

I am twelve years old and really need to know what kind of bunny to get, I cannot get a breed over ten pounds or a breed that will live more than seven years. I also need it to be docile (no biting) and be able to live in a hot climate. Unfortunately it can not be a lop but needs to be show quality because I am in 4-h. Please help!

Nov 25, 2015
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allergies
by: Anonymous

does i lionhead lop make people allergic to cats allergic to them

Mar 29, 2015
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Which bunny breed is best for children?
by: Anonymous

I have a lionhead bunny and he was very cuddly and okay with 5 kids. Lionhead would be your best bet. The mini lop is good too.

Jan 02, 2015
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the best and the worst rabbit breed to get
by: Anonymous

The worst rabbit breed to get is the Netherland dwarf because they are smaller they are scared, so they bite and run away,they don't like to be cuddled.

The best breed to get is the mini lop there so cute and soft and they don't mind being carried,mine has never bittin me so lop is the best.

WARNING:all rabbits eats cables, so always have the cable protector set up.

Jan 02, 2015
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Oct 21, 2014
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Good for learning tricks and good with other bunnies
by: Anonymouss

Me and my friend are going to get bunnies. She has a 5 year old brother. Don't say "oh bunnies are good with kids". I don't care. Though I do want the hair to be short. I would like to teach it tricks also. It will be indoor for me, I don't know about her. What breed would you guys suggest? Also, I would love to get the same breed as her.

Oct 04, 2014
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MINI REX - Teenagers rabbit
by: Anonymous

I own mini rex's and they are such great pets!! Other than their super plush fur they have awesome personalities, they aren't too small and aren't too large either so they're easy to accommodate for. I rescued my first mini rex and later found out she was pregnant! She was very timid when I first got her, but I spend time with her every day and she is now able to be let out of her crate and have free range of my room (which is bunny proofed of course) my dad and I are in the process of making a large indoor enclosure for her to be in during the day when I'm away. She follows me around and has learned to come on command at dinner time. They are such intelligent and loving creatures I would recommend them to anyone looking for a teenagers rabbit, because they are active and need time to play out of their crates but also make great cuddlers when they calm down :) hope this helped!

Oct 04, 2014
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Aug 30, 2014
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worst breed
by: Anonymous

I will not buy another Netherland dwafts. She bite me all the time even after spayed. It was her last year or so of life that she actually became a good bunny. By then no one in the family wanted anything to do with her.

Aug 16, 2014
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not netherlands
by: Anonymous

I would say a holland lop they are cute and cuddly the mini lop is good as well but the best is the flemish giant but there big but cuddly and docile. A rabbit is what you make so handle it a lot and get it used being loved on since there kids good luck

Jun 11, 2014
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Netherland dwarf is great
by: Anonymous

my netherland dwarf loves to be picked up and petted, unlike other rabbits. They do not shed and mine is very patient and cuddly.

Apr 16, 2014
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worst and best rabbit
by: Anonymous

The worst rabbit is the netherland dwarf I'm a rabbit breed of severel rabbit breeds nethetlands attack and bite its rare if they are not scared mean hiper rabbits the best are flemish giants, holland lops, and mini rex rabbits I know them all very well they are like little dogs and affectionate cudly breeds

Mar 04, 2014
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Holland Lop Rabbit
by: Anonymous

Hi
Can anyone advise where i can get one of these from in West Yorkshire?
Thanks

Feb 23, 2014
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Best bunny breed for children
by: Anonymous

The best breed of bunny for a child is a holland lop . They are very small and active bunnies . They are very lowing and good natured . They weigh in between 2-4 pounds , I prefer bucks over does just because does are more dominant and bite more than bucks . Holland lops in general are very sweet and loved to be loved on and like to ply and cuddle with their owner . A holland lop would be the bet bunny for a child .:)

Sep 16, 2013
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Breann
by: Anonymous

Is mini rex bunnies good for tweens because I want a bunny so bad

Aug 13, 2013
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best breed of rabbit
by: Anonymous

I strongly believe that the best breed of rabbits for anyone is the mini lop. They are a small to medium size so they don't eat as much as larger breeds, but are still very loving and playful. I own two mini lops. Both love attention and one even follows everyone around (even my large dog).

Aug 10, 2013
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Best breeds for tweens
by: Anonymous

I am eight years old and love everything about rabbits. I want to find the right breed for me. Our house is not large but I have my own room and we have a backyard

Jul 09, 2013
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Britannia Petite
by: Hayatudeen

Britannia Petite breed are more hyper and hip more than other breeds and they require especially careful handling because of the delicate arched body type they are good breed for children.

Jun 06, 2013
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Help
by: Poo

I am looking for a good breed of rabbit that is friendly to children

Apr 09, 2013
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Rabbits being left alone
by: Anonymous

Not sure what you mean by being left alone. For how long? And where? in the garden/shed/indoors?
It is definitely a bad idea to leave a single rabbit alone for long periods as they love company and, in my opinion, even if rabbits are in pairs , it is not that good an idea, if you are talking about long and regular periods of being left alone.
If the rabbits have each other for company, then it all depends on how long you are talking about and how often.

Apr 07, 2013
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Which rabbits can be left alone?
by: Anonymous

I am thinking of getting a rabbit and I would like to know which breeds are good being left alone (in pairs) but love a cuddle?

Feb 17, 2013
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Rabbit Breeds.
by: Sandra

Rabbits have different personalities even within the same breed. Instead of looking for a particular breed, I would look at a shelter and look for a particular personality.

I have three Tans and ALL have very different personalities.

Jan 13, 2013
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Rabbit size
by: Anonymous

Smaller rabbits can be very vulnerable to oover excited children who love cuddling ( squeezing) their pets, often unintentionally harming them !
Why not try one of the larger breeds such as a Flemish Giant ?
Thye are a much more docile and less nervous animal too.

Nov 18, 2012
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Rabbits and children
by: Anonymous

I have read that because rabbits are not keen on being picked up and cuddled they may not be great for children. However I had them as a child and used to sit in their pet house for hours with them climbing on to my lap for strokes. I personally think that the slightly larger lops are good as they are soft natured. Best of luck. Look forward to seeing pics in the future!

Jun 30, 2012
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best rabbits
by: Anonymous

I think that dwarfs are really cute, and the best ones to get, they are also good with children, as they are friendly rabbits!

Jun 03, 2012
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The Best Rabbit Breed
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Hi I think Mini Lop Is The Best Rabbit Breed, and they are really cute.

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