When we lost little Vincint, a few days after his purchase, I called the breeder.
The breeder said none of his rabbits had been sick (year right) but he'd be willing to give me two of our own choice. So, I went; took two of my little girls (ages 10 and 14) and we chose two more.
One, is a Lion Head, male...the other a Min-Rex male.
The Mini Rex is a doll. He's friendly, loves people, longs to be held and gives kisses readily. He loves to snuggle when held and will even settle on the touch, nuzzle into my daughter's arms and fall sleep. ALL comfortable and relaxed. He eagerly offers his nose for scritches, and when his cheeks are gently stroked, he falls asleep, contented and pleased.
The Lion Head...is a terror. He will not let anyone touch him. He bites, hard, scratches thumps.. draws back his ears. He is mean. What was worse is the fact that he continues to attack the Min-Rex.
I have a friend who willingly took the Lion Head. She's an animal behaviorist and really loves the fact he's displaying so much aggression and dominance at such an early age.(10 weeks) When he is neutered, it will be interesting to see if he calms a bit.
She told me that was typical Lion Head behavior, however.
Is this true? Do they tend to be more touchy and agressive rabbits?
Do Mini-Rexes all seem to be more sweet, calm natured, affectionate bunnies?
The Min Rex's name is Brownie (not to original but my daughter loves that name and I just love this bunny!)
The Poor little Lion Head's was named Atila.
The breeder said none of his rabbits had been sick (year right) but he'd be willing to give me two of our own choice. So, I went; took two of my little girls (ages 10 and 14) and we chose two more.
One, is a Lion Head, male...the other a Min-Rex male.
The Mini Rex is a doll. He's friendly, loves people, longs to be held and gives kisses readily. He loves to snuggle when held and will even settle on the touch, nuzzle into my daughter's arms and fall sleep. ALL comfortable and relaxed. He eagerly offers his nose for scritches, and when his cheeks are gently stroked, he falls asleep, contented and pleased.
The Lion Head...is a terror. He will not let anyone touch him. He bites, hard, scratches thumps.. draws back his ears. He is mean. What was worse is the fact that he continues to attack the Min-Rex.
I have a friend who willingly took the Lion Head. She's an animal behaviorist and really loves the fact he's displaying so much aggression and dominance at such an early age.(10 weeks) When he is neutered, it will be interesting to see if he calms a bit.
She told me that was typical Lion Head behavior, however.
Is this true? Do they tend to be more touchy and agressive rabbits?
Do Mini-Rexes all seem to be more sweet, calm natured, affectionate bunnies?
The Min Rex's name is Brownie (not to original but my daughter loves that name and I just love this bunny!)
The Poor little Lion Head's was named Atila.