Lionhead rabbit is one of the newest breeds of domestic rabbits in the United States, although not currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders' Association. The Lionhead rabbit has particularly long wool surrounding the face, reminiscent of the mane of a male lion, hence the name. Other characteristic traits of the Lionhead include a partly rounded head and small size, usually between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds. It also tends to have slightly shorter, thicker ears than most breeds.
The Lionhead rabbit originated in Belgium. It is reported to have been produced by breeders trying to breed a long coated dwarf rabbit by crossing a miniature Swiss Fox and a Belgian dwarf. The Lionhead seemed to have been more popular than the long coated dwarf, and so breeders carried on this trend in breeding them intentionally, and so came what we know today as the Lionhead rabbit.
The Lionhead has a small body, and the head is bold, although not quite round from all sides, with well developed muzzle. Their legs are of medium length and they are of medium bone. Their ears are not to exceed 3½ inches long. Their mane is at least 2 inches long and is to form a full circle around the head, extending to a 'V' at the back of the neck. It may fall into a fringe between the ears, creating a "wool cap". Some Lionheads have noticeably longer wool on the cheeks and chest. They are to have a dense, roll back coat, of medium length and even all over body in adults.
The breed has been recognized since 2002 by the British Rabbit Council. It currently is in "Certificate of Development" status with the American Rabbit Breeders' Association (ARBA). The current breed presenter is Theresa Mueller of Seattle, WA, and she will her first presentation at the 2010 ARBA Convention in Minneapolis, MN in November. Theresa will need to make three successful presentations over the next 5 years in order for the breed to attain recognized breed status within the ARBA. COD holders in line behind Theresa include Dawn Guth(OH), Lynne Schultz(NE), Lee A. Nevills(IN), Anita Moore(IN), Regina Mayhugh(OH), and Kim Croak(PA).
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