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My name is John. This is my 1st year in Mini Lops. My mom helped me pick Mini Lops because they are a laid back breed, great for a 7 yr. old. I currently have my 1st litter of babies. Mom and I did some research on the Mini Lop so that I could know about my breed. I am going to share a little bit with you. The first official Mini Lop was show in the United States in 1977, but they had been here for a few years before that. They were originally discovered in 1972 at the German National Rabbit show by Bob Hershback. At that time they were called Klein Widders. He purchased a Trio (that's 2 does and 1 buck) and brought them back to Californian. They were 1st shown in an ARBA show in 1974 at the Ventura Convention. Not many people were interested in them. After that Bob officially change the name to Mini Lop, and began working to improve the breed. The Mini Lop was accepted by ARBA in 1980. The breed that originally started as a cross between a German Big Lop and a Chinchilla eventually had Broken French Lops and Standard Chinchillas crossed in. The size has been worked down from 8 1/2 lbs. to 4 1/2 lbs. to 6 1/2 lbs. Their bodies have gone form long and slender (kind of like and English Lop) to a more compact and stocky build (like a French Lop). There were originally 2 colors, White and Chestnut. Today there are 7 varieties with multiple colors and patterns (that means both solid and broken). What I have personally found is that Mini Lops are very lovable. They have sweet personalities and Love attention. Not a lot of care is needed, just make sure they have food and water daily, clean out their cages, trim their nails, and brush them when they are shedding (molting). I am a member of the Stark County Rabbit club and the Ohio Mini Lop club. You can check out my rabbits at www.gabackyardbunnies.com or you can email my mom at Kristi1769@aol.com if you have any questions.