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Lops, dwarfs and giants: gentle herbivores who need far more space and hay than the old hutch idea suggests. Real space and diet needs on every profile.

Californian — Commercial breed

Californian

7–10 years (giants and commercial types vary; well-kept pets commonly reach 8–10)

Dutch — Marked breed

Dutch

7–10 years (some reach 12)

English Angora — Wool breed

English Angora

7–10 years

English Lop — Lop breed

English Lop

5–7 years (large breed — giants and big lops live shorter lives)

Flemish Giant — Giant breed

Flemish Giant

5–8 years is typical; some reach 10 (giant breeds live shorter lives)

Havana — Compact breed

Havana

7–10 years

Holland Lop — Lop breed

Holland Lop

7–10 years (some reach 12)

Lionhead — Maned dwarf breed

Lionhead

7–10 years

Mini Lop — Lop breed

Mini Lop

7–10 years (often 9–12 reported for indoor pets)

Netherland Dwarf — Dwarf breed

Netherland Dwarf

7–10 years (often into the early teens with excellent care)

Rex — Velvet-coated breed

Rex

7–10 years

Silver Marten — Fancy breed

Silver Marten

7–10 years