Miniature Lops in Torts & Points
e have always had torts (sooty, beige, choc and lilac torts) and points (sealpoint and bluepoint) mini lops. However, when Heather had to stop 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 her Lion Lop project.
Since our decision to stop exhibiting the otters we felt it would be nice to strengthen the tort/point team so that we could work on them in unison with the lion lops.
Type and weight wise there is no difference between miniature lops and miniature lion lops and although a single mane lion lop is in fact a cross breed, it works because they share all the same qualities other than coat/mane/bib!
At the bottom of this page is the BRC breed description
Since our decision to stop exhibiting the otters we felt it would be nice to strengthen the tort/point team so that we could work on them in unison with the lion lops.
Type and weight wise there is no difference between miniature lops and miniature lion lops and although a single mane lion lop is in fact a cross breed, it works because they share all the same qualities other than coat/mane/bib!
At the bottom of this page is the BRC breed description
This page to be updated once the better weather appears so we can snap some photos, getting there slowly!
Barrow Bunnies Melaky
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BB's Melaky is 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. He is now tucked away to mature. His sister BB Sofia is another cracking little sooty that may in time trump her brother! Litter sister BB Sava is a lovely coloured Seal Point. Photos to follow. Date of birth *Vaccinated 14.06.20 |
Melaky has 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. W. Brake: Pale colour and a little off on ear drop. |
Brampton
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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. Sadly the mother died when the babies were only twenty days old. I managed to save three of the four babies and carefully nurtured them until I was happy to let them find new homes at five and half months old. He then produced a litter with a beige doe. Sadly of the four she kindled only one survived and this is now in a foster nest (June 2020) However, this baby has white ear tips and a white nose! Here's hoping third time lucky (but to a maiden doe so not holding my breath!) This lovely boy will also be used in the future with our otter does too. Date of birth *Vaccinated 14.06.20 
Photo of a daughter
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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