Miniature Lops in Torts & Butterfly
We have always had torts (sooty, beige, choc and lilac torts) and points (sealpoint and bluepoint) mini lops. However, when Heather had to give up keeping rabbits due to her quite severe allergies - most of her rabbits left for pet homes. A few moved to Deb's house and were partially integrated in to the Lion Lop project.
Since the decision to stop exhibiting the otters it was decided to strengthen the tort/point team so they could work on in unison with the lion lops. However, now the lion lops are no more, this has meant more room to play with other colours. Beige (blue tort) is now strongly favoured here along with various colours in butterfly.
At the bottom of this page is the BRC breed description
Since the decision to stop exhibiting the otters it was decided to strengthen the tort/point team so they could work on in unison with the lion lops. However, now the lion lops are no more, this has meant more room to play with other colours. Beige (blue tort) is now strongly favoured here along with various colours in butterfly.
At the bottom of this page is the BRC breed description
Barrow Bunnies Olivia
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A lovely medium Siamese Sable doe. Still maturing in the photo taken mid Nov 2020.
Now a lovely doe with a cracking body and coat/colour. A good mother. Updated photo to follow once the weather brightens! Date of birth 02.03.2020 |
Coming soon!
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It has been a struggle finding a suitable outcross buck for my does. Sadly the competitive nature of many people means there is a lot of take but no give.
However Jane Bramley (the creator of the Lion Lop) has kindly sold me this lovely little sealpoint mini lop. He is also a butterfly which doesn't show well on these colours but that is not a problem as he excels in so many areas I am truly very excited to be having him. dob 09.02.2024 Vaccinated 15.05.24 |
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WALL OF FAME
Below is a slideshow of some of our much loved previous bunnies.
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3 CC's (6 stars)
G. Richardson: (as u5) V. Promising youngster, short, cobby, good shoulder, head drop, good chest. c/c developing, should make up. Mrs J Gore: A super baby sooty, very promising head, ears and crown, lovely body shape and colour. |
RIP BB Melaky a sooty fawn buck.
He has lovely type and coat but could improve slightly in crown. He started off a little light in colour but as he is changing coats he is darkening nicely on the points. His sister BB Sofia is another cracking little sooty that has produced a couple of small lovely litters. Litter sister BB Sava is a lovely coloured Seal Point who has now gone to another exhibitor. 
One of Bramptons daughters
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RIP Brampton is a well marked blue butterfly buck here at Barrowbunnies since a baby. Bred by Chris Marks.
The first litter he sired produced some perfectly marked blue otter butterflies. This lovely boy sadly died Summer 23. He left behind a beautiful black butterfly son. |
BRITISH RABBIT COUNCIL BREED DESCRIPTION
Miniature Lop Ring Size K
Points Type 30, Weight / Coat 20, Head, Crown, Eyes & Ears 30, Colour and Pattern 15, Condition 5. Total 100
1. Type - Bold thickset and firm. The body should be short, broad and well muscled with little visible neck. The well-muscled rump is short and well rounded. The chest is broad and deep with curved sides where it meets the shoulders, which are broad and strong. The front legs are thick, short and straight. The hind legs are short, strong, powerful and carried parallel to the body. The tail is straight, strong and well furred. A small dewlap is permissible but not desirable.
2. Adult Weight Ideal Maximum kg 1.5 1.6 lb/oz 3.4 3.8 Maximum weight for under 5 months exhibits to be 1.360kg (3lb)
3. Coat - The coat to be dense and of good length, rollback with an abundance of guard hairs. Legs and pads to be well furred.
4. Head, Crown and Eyes - The head is bold, broad and well developed. The profile of the head is strongly curved with a good width between the eyes, full cheeks and a broad muzzle. The eyes are bold, bright and large. The basal ridge of the ears should appear prominent across the top of the skull to form the crown.
5. Ears - Should be broad, thick, well furred and rounded at the ends. They should be carried close to the cheeks giving a horseshoe like outline when viewed from the front. The inside of the ears should not be visible from any angle when carried correctly.
6. Colour and Pattern - Any colour or pattern accepted by the Breeds Standard Committee of the British Rabbit Council apart from the broken pattern.
7. Condition - The exhibit should be in a perfect state of health and bodily condition, free from all soiling, particularly on the feet, ears and genital parts. The coat should reflect the overall good health of the exhibit, which should appear alert and vigorous.
FAULTS - Body too long; head not sufficiently characteristic of the breed; pimpled or damaged ears; poor ear carriage; ears folded; crown not developed; fly back coat; large dewlaps in does; rear feet not parallel to the body; light soiling of feet, ears and genital organs; bare pads; fur slightly soiled or matted; long toenails; lack of vitality.
DISQUALIFICATIONS - Maloccluded or mutilated teeth; over weight limit; deformities and mutilations; deformation of the teeth; feet bowed or bent; white toe nails in coloured exhibits; white nose on butterfly pattern; crooked tail; any discernible illness or disease; blindness or partial blindness; incorrect eye colour; any parasitic infection; much soiling; matted coat; sore pads (where skin is broken or scabbed); any evidence of irregular preparation for exhibition including trimming and dyeing.
Sooty Fawn names Marie (Sainte Marie) and Rova