Lionhead Rabbit
Small rabbit with a distinctive wool mane around the head.
SmallActiveBelgiumGood with kids
Origin & history
Emerged in late 20th-century Belgium from a spontaneous gene mutation causing the characteristic mane, then deliberately bred onward.
Care
Brush the mane 2-3 times a week or it mats. Needs daily free-range time in a safe environment.
Ideal environment
Needs a spacious, escape-proof enclosure, not just a cage. Best kept in pairs with another rabbit.
Feeding
Fresh hay as the main diet (should always be available), supplemented with fresh greens and small amounts of pellets.
Health
Prone to dental malocclusion since teeth grow continuously - always provide chew material.