Animals

The American Fuzzy Lop is a rabbit breed recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). It is similar in appearance to a Holland Lop. However, the American Fuzzy Lop is a wool breed and will have wool similar to the Angora breeds, although the wool will be of a short variety.

The American Fuzzy Lop weighs 3 to 4 pounds. These small rabbits have a large, flattened “bulldog” face and lopped ears, and look somewhat like a Holland Lop with long fur. They have been bred in many different colors. This is a wool breed, and will require extensive daily grooming and a special diet.

This is a short rabbit with well-developed shoulders and hindquarters. The head is held high and close to the shoulders. The ears sit high on the head and then flop down to 1/2 to 1 inch below the jaw. The show standard requires the wool to be slightly coarse, very dense and equal in length throughout the body.

The American Fuzzy Lop is shown in six different groups based on its color pattern: broken, pointed white, wide band, agouti, shaded, and self. Within these groups, the agouti colors of chestnut, chinchilla, opal, and lynx can be seen. A number of other colors are also available in this short and stocky breed.

American Fuzzy Lops are an active, playful, social breed with lots of personality. They enjoy the attention of their owner, as well as the companionship of other rabbits. AFL’s do enjoy having toys such as a plastic ball, pine cone, piece of soft wood, stuffed sock, or an old glove. The American Fuzzy Lop is the combination of a French Angora and the Holland Lop. They are very fuzzy, as their name indicates, and make excellent pets.