Are some rabbit breeds 'smarter' than others?

[Zarla]

I've read that they are but I've only had experience of four different breeds: Dutch, Old English, Silver Fox and Lionhead.

Lionheads were easiest to house train. The most savvy rabbit I knew was a Dutch bunny who quickly dug her way out of every run she was in if it was on grass.

 

[joey&boo]

I'm not sure TBH, all of mine have been mixed breeds but you could see the lionhead / English spot / Dutch etc in most of them.

I have certainly noticed huge differences in how smart they appear as individuals though. My current two are really smart. Joey who I lost in January was really quite dim :lol: Didn't set him back though, he lived til nearly 11 years, no accidents & not much illness. Some seem to hone social intelligence (people manipulation :lol, others super clever at problem solving

 

[InspectorMorse]

Rexes are usually far too smart for their own good. Or more to the point for the good of my sanity :lol:

 

[Graciee]

Rexes are usually far too smart for their own good. Or more to the point for the good of my sanity [emoji38]

100%! Although Clementine, bless her, isn't the smartest [emoji38] although tbh no one is when comparing to Atticus who is freakishly smart.. He scares me sometimes

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[Orenoko]

I had a very smart and cheeky Dutchie! Other than that have only had mini lops and whatever mix Rupert is. He's not very bright bless him lol.