Housing more than 1 rabbit together

Question
Hello,
We recently purchased a 6 month old Holland Lop (most likely not spayed). We house the rabbit in an outdoor hutch that provides approx. 16 square feet and is well protected from the weather etc. Occasionally we bring her into our house to cuddle. We would like to get another rabbit as a companion for her but have read many conflicting articles about pairing up rabbits. The breeder we purchased the rabbit from had the doe in a hutch with more than a half dozen various does of different breeds, sizes and ages. They all got along just fine! Unfortunately she didn't have 2 does that we were interested in so we only boughtt the one. Can you clear up my confusion... This breeder had no problems introducing various does together at random (they were also not from the same litters), yet I have read that you don't want to place more than one rabbit together in the same hutch etc., unless they have been spayed - even if they're both does. Would it be better to get a neutered buck to pair with our doe, or would it be better to get her a doe companion, spayed or not? I thought it was only the bucks that you could not pair up due to them being so territorial, but I've been led to believe by some sources that it can be the same problem with pairing up does. Your help would be appreciated!

Answer
Well, I've paired male/male, female/female, male/female, and it all depends on the rabbits involved.  Of course, all the ones I have paired have already been neutered and/or spayed.  

I think what would help you is this FAQ on introducing rabbits at http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/introductions.html  

If you do get a male, definitely make sure he is neutered, or he will make her life miserable (not to mention that you will have baby bunnies every 30 days, and in 4 months those babies will start having babies).

You can pair almost any two rabbits, if they are willing to cooperate with you.  If you get 2 females that are both dominant, though, it will not work, they will always fight.  Same with 2 dominant males.  

I might suggest you have the female spayed, because female rabbits have such a high incidence of uterine cancer (which has been seen as early as 2 years of age).

Either way, I am glad you are considering a friend for your rabbit, and hope you get to see them cuddling and grooming each other soon!

Kim