Lionheads

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Lionheads first started in Belgium, early-mid 90's. They crossed a Swiss Fox Rabbit and a Belgium Dwarf. In one of these breedings, they got a genetic mutation, which we now refer to as the Lionhead Rabbit. It is also believed that the Jersey Wooly was included in this crossbreeding. Netherland Dwarf, Britannia Petite Polish, Holland Lop, and the Florida Whites are popular breeds to cross with the Lionhead.

The Lionhead's "mane" was caused by a mutation, therefore it cannot be recreated using other existing breeds. The Lionheads tend to enjoy human contact. They seem to be healthy as an overall breed, and tend to be easy keepers.

New baby bunnies with manes look like any other bunny, until about 3-4 weeks of age, their manes begin to bloom. The Lionhead coat is a normal rollback type fur, once the baby fluff sheds out. On seniors all the fluff should be gone, with only the mane around the neck left.