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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