Mini Lop Development: Baby → Juvenile → Adult

This comparison chart shows how Mini Lop rabbits change from baby to juvenile to adult, with emphasis on ear position, body shape, and coat. 

 


Quick visual summary

 

Stage/Typical age range Ears, Body shape, Coat & other notes

 

Baby (Neonate → 4–6 weeks)

0–6 weeks. Often upright or semi-upright; not yet lopped. 

Small, elongated/lean; looks more like a kitten/puppy shape. 

Very soft, downy fur; eyes open by 10–12 days; extremely fluffy

 

Juvenile (6–12 weeks)

6–12 weeks. Ears may begin to fold at the base and slowly drop; can be uneven.

Filling out, beginning to round; still slightly long in body.

Coat thickens; cheek fullness begins to show

 

Adolescent → Adult (3–6+ months)

3–6 months onward.  (adult at ~6 months)Ears usually fully lopped (hang down both sides) — timing varies by rabbit.

Compact, rounded, muscular — classic Mini Lop ‘ball’ shape.

Adult coat density and color settle; grooming important

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