The rabbit is one of the most appreciated pets today, especially in families with children. Although the most popular breeds are those that descend from the Angora rabbit or the Rex rabbit, the truth is that there are many others that are the most original. We are talking about the harlequin, the English belier or the one that concerns us today: the lion head rabbit, also called lionhead .
His name already gives you some clues of what his physical appearance is like. The lion head rabbit is one of the most striking breeds and it is all thanks to its characteristic long fur on the head , which contrasts with the rest of the body, with the shorter hair.
It is a small breed that if there is one thing characterized in regards to its character is for its calmness and good temperament, although if you already have or have had a rabbit, you will know that they are animals a bit scary because their socialization is relatively recent .
The origins of this peculiar breed are not entirely clear. While there are experts who claim that they come from Belgium from the crossing of Swiss fox and Belgian dwarf breeds, others claim that it is a breed originating in England. Lionhead rabbits can present themselves in a variety of ways. As for his eyes, there are three different shades: brown, blue or red, while his body can be gold, gray, black, etc.
As a particularity, it should be noted that the fur of these rabbits is not the same in all copies, since some have a double coat while others have only one. Life expectancy in rabbits varies from breed to breed , although it is estimated that all live for around 10 years. Of course, we always refer to rabbits that are domesticated, otherwise their life expectancy is drastically reduced to 4 years.
The lionhead rabbit lives between 7 and 10 years , although there are not too many differences with other breeds. To get an idea, a rex rabbit lives between 8 and 11 years and a dwarf rabbit between 8 and 12.
If you are thinking of adopting a bunny, the lion head is one of the ideal breeds, not only because of its good relationship with children, but it is very easy to train. Do you want to know more about the lion’s head? Don’t miss our image gallery.
