Barrowbunnies Lion lop lines retired
Sadly the decision was taken to cease breeding our orange lion lops because we discovered split penis in the line. It was with a heavy heart after 13 years breeding and perfecting the orange line that this decision was made.
Then a few years later the same issue was discovered in the 'points' line.
It is known that many lion lops carry/exhibit this issue - further reading https://www.barrowbunnies.com/split-penis.htm
In the States it is a disqualification and should be here too.
Despite asking for help for outcrosses none was received so with a heavy heart after nigh on 20 years the Lion Lops were pet homed.
We worked with both miniature lion lops and miniature lops, no conforming rabbit would be left behind!
The coat and mane were of excellent quality.
We took pride in the fact that we tried to breed our lion lops to the same high standards as our miniature lops.
This was reflected in our successes on the show bench and other exhibitors desire to have our lion lops.
They are a very special breed, friendly, loving and fun and will be greatly missed,
Below are images and notes about some of our lion lops and mini lops that helped improve them.
More than anything it is just to keep their memory alive.
Then a few years later the same issue was discovered in the 'points' line.
It is known that many lion lops carry/exhibit this issue - further reading https://www.barrowbunnies.com/split-penis.htm
In the States it is a disqualification and should be here too.
Despite asking for help for outcrosses none was received so with a heavy heart after nigh on 20 years the Lion Lops were pet homed.
We worked with both miniature lion lops and miniature lops, no conforming rabbit would be left behind!
The coat and mane were of excellent quality.
We took pride in the fact that we tried to breed our lion lops to the same high standards as our miniature lops.
This was reflected in our successes on the show bench and other exhibitors desire to have our lion lops.
They are a very special breed, friendly, loving and fun and will be greatly missed,
Below are images and notes about some of our lion lops and mini lops that helped improve them.
More than anything it is just to keep their memory alive.
WALL OF FAME
Sable, REW & Seal/Chocolate/Bluepoint
WALL OF FAME
Agouti, Cinnamon, Chocolate, Chocolate Tort, Sooty Fawn & Orange
Lion Lop history:
Introduced into the UK by Jane Bramley in the early 2000s. The first maned mutations were discovered in Belgium and northern France where they were developed by various breeders in Europe.
Jane explains: “Although many breeds were used in their development, the significant introductions were a line to Netherland dwarfs which were imported as early lionheads. Another line had been crossed with lops and it was one of these that I used, spending five years crossing with mini lops until I had the type and size required. They were then bred true, only using a mini lop when a new colour was required, which had the added benefit of increasing the gene pool''
“My original experience with the development of the mini lop (without the use of imports) and mini cashmeres helped in my work to create this delightful breed.”
A national club was formed in 2007 and the first show was held at Stafford in June of that year.
If you are interested in showing and breeding to show this lovely breed, come and join us on our breed clubs Facebook page Lion Lops UK
Image designed by Naomi Taylor (shown with permission)
Introduced into the UK by Jane Bramley in the early 2000s. The first maned mutations were discovered in Belgium and northern France where they were developed by various breeders in Europe.
Jane explains: “Although many breeds were used in their development, the significant introductions were a line to Netherland dwarfs which were imported as early lionheads. Another line had been crossed with lops and it was one of these that I used, spending five years crossing with mini lops until I had the type and size required. They were then bred true, only using a mini lop when a new colour was required, which had the added benefit of increasing the gene pool''
“My original experience with the development of the mini lop (without the use of imports) and mini cashmeres helped in my work to create this delightful breed.”
A national club was formed in 2007 and the first show was held at Stafford in June of that year.
If you are interested in showing and breeding to show this lovely breed, come and join us on our breed clubs Facebook page Lion Lops UK
Image designed by Naomi Taylor (shown with permission)
