French Lop
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Large lop-eared breed developed in France from the English Lop. ARBA recognized. Calm, sociable, and one of the largest lop breeds.
Breed reference
The shape of the breed,
in plain English.
Large lop-eared breed developed in France from the English Lop. ARBA recognized. Calm, sociable, and one of the largest lop breeds.
Owner-experience
across 6 dimensions.
Each bar is a 1 to 5 score from breed-knowledgeable owners. Read the bar labels for the trade-off the dimension captures.
Temperament
Temperament
Flighty. Quick to startle, prone to thumping and bolting.Calm and even-tempered. Tolerates household activity without distress.
Handleability
Resists handling. Best left in pen; lift only when necessary.Accepts handling and lifting. Many sit calmly in arms or on a lap.
Energy level
Sedentary. Prefers low-activity life.High energy. Frequent binkying, zooming, and exploration.
Trainability
Slow to litter-train; limited response to cue training.Litter-trains quickly. Responds to cue training and recall.
Coat and maintenance
Wool maintenance needs
Minimal grooming. Weekly brushing during shed.High grooming burden. Daily or twice-daily during peak shed; periodic shearing.
Heat tolerance
Heat-sensitive. Requires active cooling above 75 F.Moderate heat tolerance. Manages 80 F with shade and water.
Heritable traits
in French Lop.
Each row is one heritable trait. The frequency label tells you how often it appears across the breed.
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