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UI want to get my first two bunnies what breed would be best. If you can could you include how big in weight and the size it would be? THANK YOU!!!
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what breed should it be?
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Charliesangel
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Try your local shelters or rescues for bunnies in need 
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Very good advice. Breed standards are about looks, what colour the rabbit is, how long it's ears are, what shape it's head is and not about personality. So meeting some bunnies and picking an individual rather than going looking for a breed is the best way to find the rabbit for you.
One thing you might want to take into account is size as they will have impact on the type of accomodation you need.
Tam
One thing you might want to take into account is size as they will have impact on the type of accomodation you need.
Tam
I would also agree pick a rabbit by how you bond with it, after all you don't pick your friends by their looks alone. Personality and interaction with you are the important things you need to consider. As Tamsin points out the size of accomodation required will really depend on what size of buns you fall for. Most resuces will reserve a rabbit for a short period of time whilst you sort out their accomodation.
If you can give us an idea of the rough area you are in, someone maybe able to suggest some local rescues you can go and visit.
Janice
If you can give us an idea of the rough area you are in, someone maybe able to suggest some local rescues you can go and visit.
Janice
You just can't judge a bun by breed and looks alone, we went to a rescue centre and totally fell in love with our two, they weren't even fully bonded so we knew it wouldn't be easy and Fern had an ongoing eye problem that we knew would need continuous care.
But when a bunny steals your heart you don't have a choice, the rescue put a temporary reserve on so we had time to think about it and prepare our house and we got them two weeks later and have never regretted it.
You have to trust your heart and your gut instinct on this one
But when a bunny steals your heart you don't have a choice, the rescue put a temporary reserve on so we had time to think about it and prepare our house and we got them two weeks later and have never regretted it.
You have to trust your heart and your gut instinct on this one
Erm, I think we should be careful what we write here and how we write it. There are people on this board that have pure breeds and that typically asked for that breed – and they may become offended. It is not wrong to want a certain breed, especially if size is a big importance. I am a HUGE fan of cross breed bunnies, and I will agree that popping along to your rescue to see some already fully grown bunnies will be a good idea. However should you want a certain breed that’s not wrong either. A lot of people like mini lops (because they like loppy eared rabbits and they are smaller in size) so try looking for a rabbit that fits your life style. Maybe do a bit of research first to help you find this perfect match But I would recommend getting a bunny from a rescue.
But I would recommend getting a bunny from a rescue.