lion looking rabbit

[punkydifle]

I have a rabbit we named eskimo because thats what it looks like( and a lion main too) What kind of rabbit is it??

 

[THough1956]

Probably a Linhead bunny. Pics please!!

 

[bonnylass79]

It's probably a Lionhead. They aren't a recognized breed, but they're gaining popularity.

 

[Bunnylady]

I agree, sounds like a Lionhead to me. The mutation that causes the Lionhead coat appeared in Europe maybe 20 years ago. It has become insanely popular since then, with every Tom, Dick and Harry breeding them. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a lot of animals with chronic health problems, including epilepsy. Although there have been several attempts to get them recognised by the ARBA, they have all failed to get the required number (3) of successful showings. I understand that there isn't even an approved working standard at this time. At the moment, there are people working on Lionheads with erect ears, and some that favor lopped ears. When we finally do have an "official" Lionhead, it will be one or the other, no telling which.

 

[Skyesrocket]

I had quite a few lionheads at one time. The reason I liked them is because I liked the look of long hair, but didn't like the grooming and matting. Even with the double manes, they didn't get as matted as the long haired breeds. They were nice little rabbits.

 

[dorkinggirl]

It is probably a Lionhead rabbit!