German Lop
The German Lop is a medium-to-large lop breed developed in Germany, generally sitting between compact small lops and the heavier French Lop in size and feel. It has a broad head, sturdy body, and well-carried lopped ears without the extreme ear length associated with the English Lop. Registry details vary by country, but the breed is usually appreciated for a solid, calm lop type rather than for novelty markings or wool.
German Lops need housing sized for a substantial rabbit, with enough floor area for movement and surfaces that protect the feet. Breeding choices should hold head shape, crown, ear carriage, body width, and temperament together; oversized or narrow animals both miss the point. The short coat needs ordinary grooming during molt, while warm weather calls for shade and airflow because larger lops can be heat-sensitive. Buyers comparing German, French, and English Lop rabbits should look beyond the word lop and ask about mature weight, ear style, and the standard followed.
Colors: Agouti, Black, Blue, Broken, Broken Black, Broken Blue, Broken Chocolate, Broken Lilac, Charlie, Chestnut, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Cream, Fawn, Harlequin, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Magpie, Marten, Opal, Orange, Otter, Pointed White, Red, Sable, Seal, Squirrel, Tortoise, Tri-Color, Vienna Marked, White
