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type of breed of bunnie

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Question
i have a bunnies small floppy ears big back feet i don't know what type it is or how much they grow

Answer
Hi Carla

If it is young there is no way to tell what breed it is.  You can go to the ARBA web site and look at different breeds but they only show adult pictures.  If you got it from anyone other than a reliable breeder it is probably a mixed breed rabbit.

It can grow anywhere from 4 pounds to 15.  Holland lops are generally the smallest lop eared bunny and are usually 3 1/2 - 4 pounds.. French lops are one of the largest lop ear bunnies and can grow up to 15 pounds.  There aren't really a whole lot of lop eared breeds but mixed breeds can be a combination of anything and grow to be any size.

To check out the rabbit pictures go to

http://www.arba.net/photo.htm

You will notice by the pictures that there are only a few lop eared breeds.  

Good luck and remember you can love your bunny just as much if it weighs 3 pounds or 15.

Pam