Welcome to our Lionhead Rabbit Information site. We hope to provide you with information and inspiration to make one of these lovely creatures a part of your family. If you’re tired of dogs barking and cats causing a ruckus, a nice quiet lionhead rabbit, called so because of the unique mane it grows that resembles the mane of a lion, may be just the pet you’re looking for.

Although there is much information available on the internet about rabbits and even about lionhead rabbits, we hope to gather the essential information you need all in one place.

lionhead rabbits are relatively new on the scene, not yet recognized by the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association). They come in a veritable rainbow of colors and can exhibit no mane, a single mane or a double mane. Responsible breeders are working on breeding lionheads to produce a limited and very specific range of colors. In fact, recognition by the ARBA is being sought for just one color at this time.

lionhead rabbits are a small breed, weighing in at around 3 pounds or so. Since they are small, they require just a normal size rabbit cage and their food consumption is relatively small. Like most rabbits, lionheads can be raised on a diet of 16% protein rabbit pellets and a good quality timothy hay. Vegetable treats should be limited to once or twice a week and shouldn’t be fed to rabbits at all until they are at least 6 months old. If you just can’t resist giving them treats, buy a package of rabbit chews at your local pet store.

Lionhead rabbits, like all of the long hair breeds should be brushed regularly. You can do this weekly, or even less frequently but the more you do it, the more both you and your rabbit will enjoy it. Not only is it enjoyable for your rabbit and therapeutic for you, but it will diminish the possibility of digestive problems due to hairballs (wool block). Brushing should be done with a brush designed for rabbits or cats and please remember to be careful because a rabbit’s skin is sensitive. We have found that lionheads manes do not tend to mat very easily so they are much easier to care for than angora rabbits.

Lionhead rabbits can live for 6 to 10 years, so keep that in mind when you consider acquiring a pet. It will give you years of enjoyment and companionship.

You can see pictures of lionhead rabbits here.

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It’s normal for the mother doe to hop into her nest when someone approaches. This is because in the wild, rabbits are prey animals. Their natural instinct is to run away. The mother is probably very sensitive about her baby. She doesn’t want anyone to mess with her baby – much like human mothers are protective and sensitive towards their young. The mother knows where the baby is, unless she lost her scent, which is unlikely, unless you mess with the baby too much – which I recommend that you not do. But, since the doe is a very young mother (6 months of age is typically not recommended for rabbits to breed. I usually advise waiting for breeding until at least 9 months of age, if not a year, depending on the breed of rabbit.), there is a chance that an accident could happen. New rabbit mothers, just like many human mothers, are somewhat inexperienced at being a mother the first time around.

But, instead of worrying whether it is a problem if the mother steps on her baby, it is better to take precautions not to startle the mother in the first place. When you approach her cage/house, walk quietly and slowly, taking great care not to make sudden, loud sounds or movements. Talking to the doe softly and soothingly often helps. Do not try to mess with the baby unless you absolutely have to. Like I said, the mother is very protective and sensitive towards her baby, and she doesn’t want you to mess with the baby! Don’t mess with the doe more than needed, either. She just gave birth, for crying out loud. Would YOU want to be messed with?

Does feed their young during the night, for only a few minutes at a time. It’s very likely that you won’t even witness the doe feeding her baby at all. Does also need more feed during this time, because she is making milk to feed the baby. I typically advise people to install a J hopper feeder in the cage, and provide unlimited free-fed rabbit pellets at all times. The mother will eat what she needs to in order to nourish herself and the baby. These feeders only cost a few dollars at a farm supply store, or the pet store. (Actually, I use them full-time for three of my rabbits, and they work great.) Make sure the doe has plenty of water, too. And, as I said before, monitor the baby and its development, and watch the doe, too.

I hope this helps!

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I’ve gotten many bunnies from rescues. The people there will help you to find one compatible with yours. They will teach you how to increase your chances of having the buns get along. They allowed me to bring my current bunny in to the rescue to "test" which of their bunnies would likely be compatible. When one turned out NOT to be compatible, they let me switch him out for another(even though I had already brought it home). They will help you determine if the lionhead could go well with your current bunny.

If there is anything wrong with a bunny, the rescue people will let you know. I’ve found them to be very up front and honest because they truly care for the bunnies.

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