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Male or female?
- Thread starter pwac21
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Well sophie was a girl and she was the best bunny I've ever had. Then again I've never had a male before. I wonder if I should get two rabbits this time instead of one? Sophie did fine by herself, but she roamed the house with 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 2 rats so she had plenty of animal friends and everyone got along fine. So I want to get a baby holland lop and I found a breeder near me but I'm not sure wether I should get male or female and 1 or 2?
I've got the impression that single male houserabbit is most rewarding as a pet - but Maa is a lovely bunny - very sweet natured and has always seemed more like a little puppy than a rabbit - I think she's unusual though for a girl 
Benny my male rabbit's never been very affectionate or interested in people - his brother Pepsi was but he sadly died a couple years back. So I have to conclude it's down to the individual bunnies personality
Benny my male rabbit's never been very affectionate or interested in people - his brother Pepsi was but he sadly died a couple years back. So I have to conclude it's down to the individual bunnies personality 
norrielian
Mama Doe
Defo males :wave:
mandy&arthur
New Kit
i think males are better. i had a female called rosy before i got arthur and she could be a bit moody at times. :roll: arthur's really affectionite though. he wants more cuddles that rosy did.
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
i agree that males are sometimes the better option, one of ym females is a bit bossy and the other is very shy. Both my males are affectionate little guys, but then my females play more. like if i sit in the run wit peanut and jelly, peanut will want cuddles but then jelly will try and get you to play with the toys with her....
i think if u get a male/female pair u get a nice mix!
i think if u get a male/female pair u get a nice mix!
joey&bugys 2007
Mama Doe
As usual mine don't follow the trend! :lol:My girl bugys is the most affectionate will sit and lick you for hours and loves nose rubs and fuss!
My boy Joey does like fuss but is a very nervous bunny, he only likes fuss somewhere he feels 'safe' or if bugs is sitting next to him. He is getting better with lots of time and effort.
My boy Joey does like fuss but is a very nervous bunny, he only likes fuss somewhere he feels 'safe' or if bugs is sitting next to him. He is getting better with lots of time and effort.
mystic.kitty
Mama Doe
I've got a boy and a girl. We're still getting used to each other, but the boy seems to be easier to handle and less likely to run off that the girl. But that could just be that she's still not used to me yet.
I think theres a 'loose' rule that males are slightly more affectionate and females can be a little bit stroppy, though I think it really depends on how young they are neutered, the sooner the better for both in my opinion. But from my experience, I think most of it is down to personality and handling, not sex.
I'm actually very fond of stroppy females, they have loads of personality and can be very rewarding, I'd say have the best of both, and go for a neutered pair of one of each.
I'm actually very fond of stroppy females, they have loads of personality and can be very rewarding, I'd say have the best of both, and go for a neutered pair of one of each.
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Well I will be visitng a lady who breeds holland lops for show and she has some babies up for sale and I'm going Monday to check them out. I guess we will see if I end up bring one home or not. I'm leaning towards getting a male so I guess we will see. I might get 2 males though. IDK
