Apache Junction, Arizona
Holland Lop Rabbits
Holland Lops raised in Apache Junction, Arizona — the small lop-eared breed with the big head and the bigger personality, bred here for correct type, healthy teeth and a gentle, playful nature. We sell pedigreed bunnies and breeding stock to families and breeders across the East Valley: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek and beyond.
About the breed
The Holland Lop is the smallest of the lop-eared breeds — under four pounds grown — and one of the most popular rabbits in the country. It was developed in the Netherlands in the 1950s and '60s by crossing the Netherland Dwarf with the French Lop and, later, the English Lop, and was recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association in 1979. The standard calls for a compact, muscular little body, a broad head with a distinct crown, and short, thick ears that hang just behind the eyes.
Holland Lops come in a long list of colors, in both solid and broken (white-patched) patterns. Tortoise is the classic; black, blue, chestnut, chocolate, sable point, blue-eyed white and many others are shown too.
What we breed for
Holland Lop litters are small — often two to four — so every one is planned. We pair for head and crown, for the compact body the standard asks for, and for temperament, and we pay close attention to teeth: a short-faced breed can carry misaligned bites, and we don't breed animals that do.
- Type — a bold head, well-set crown, and a short, deep, compact body.
- Teeth — a correct bite in both parents, checked and recorded in our herd book.
- Temperament — curious, confident and happy to be handled.
- Health — clear eyes, clean ears, and vigorous kits that grow on well.
Temperament & care
Holland Lops are curious, playful and people-oriented, and their size makes them easy to house and handle — they do well indoors, where they can be litter trained and made part of the household. With good care they live seven to ten years.
- Heat. Rabbits handle cold far better than heat. In an Arizona summer a Holland Lop needs shade, moving air and frozen water bottles at the least; most of our buyers keep theirs indoors through the hottest months.
- Teeth. Check them regularly. A rabbit's teeth grow continuously, and unlimited grass hay is what keeps them worn correctly.
- Ears. A lop's ears should be checked weekly and kept clean and dry.
- Diet. Unlimited grass hay, a small measured portion of pellets, fresh water always, and treats as treats.
Our Holland Lop breeders
Pulled straight from our herd book, so it's always current.
Herd sires
Does
Our Holland Lop breeders aren't listed online just now — text us and we'll tell you about them.
Recent litters
Buying a Holland Lop from us
Bunnies leave here at eight weeks or older, weaned and eating well, with their pedigree and a note of what they've been fed. Because litters are small, the ones we have are on the For Sale page and go quickly; the breeding schedule shows which litters are coming, and we keep a list for buyers who'd like first pick.
Is a Holland Lop a good first rabbit?
One of the best. They're small, friendly and adaptable, and they take well to living indoors. They still need daily care and attention for the better part of a decade — a rabbit is a real pet, not a starter one.
Should I get one or two?
Rabbits are social and most are happier with a companion, but two rabbits need to be bonded carefully and, unless you plan to breed, spayed or neutered. If you're new to rabbits, start with one and ask us about adding a second later.
Why are my bunny's ears standing up?
That's normal. Holland Lop kits are often born with ears that stand or flop unevenly, and they usually lop fully somewhere between a few weeks and a few months of age as the crown develops.
How big will it get?
Small. The standard tops out at four pounds; most of ours finish between three and four.
Do you ship, or deliver?
We don't ship live animals. Pickup is at the farm in Apache Junction by appointment, and for buyers in the East Valley we can sometimes arrange to meet partway — ask.