10 of the Best Pet Rabbit Breeds

Mini Rex Mini Rexes, originating in France in the late 1800s, have a recessive gene causing their hair to stick out and their outer fur layer to be shorter.

Holland Lop Holland Lops, a dwarf breed from the Netherlands, are popular show rabbits. They weigh between 2 and 4 lbs and come in various colors. They are excitable but can be difficult to get in and out of cages, making them not suitable for families with children.

Dutch Rabbit Dutch rabbits, originating in England, are known for their unique color pattern, 3.5-5.5 lbs, and calm nature, making them excellent pets for children and those frequently petted.

Dwarf Hotot Dwarf Hotots are white rabbits with a small circle around their eyes, similar to Dutch rabbits. Originally bred for fur and meat, they gained popularity as pets due to the decline of rabbit meat and fur. Recently, chocolate spots have been allowed to compete by the ARBA.

Mini Lop Mini Lops are popular rabbit breeds, small, playful, and easily trained. They are sociable but prefer calm children. Mini Lops require intellectual stimulation and ample toys, making them ideal for litter-trained bunnies.

Mini Satin Mini Satins are a smaller breed of pet rabbits with soft, lustrous fur. Recognized in 1956, larger satin breeds gained popularity. Mini Satins are calm and friendly, but can be temperamental.

Netherland Dwarf Netherland Dwarf rabbits are not suitable for children's pet homes due to their small size and need for exercise. They prefer stable environments and can be good companions for adults with disabilities. Despite their small size, they are skittish and aloof, making them not suitable for children's homes.

Polish Polish rabbits are a small, less active dwarf breed suitable for those with limited space. They are calm, friendly, and can be trained to use a litter box, making them ideal indoor pets.

Lionhead The Lionhead breed originated in Belgium, combining Swiss Fox and Netherland Dwarf. It gained popularity in the US in the '90s and was officially accepted in 2014. Known for their energetic nature, they require more grooming and care.

Jersey Wooly The Jersey Wooly, a small rabbit with a wooly coat, was first introduced to the ARBA in 1984 and is now widely exhibited in the US.