Lop Rabbit Soft Toy - Anima Grey Lying Plush

The lop rabbit soft toy by Anima lies peacefully with its long floppy ears draped to the sides — a picture of calm. The soft grey fur and mischievous eyes give this plush toy the charm that makes lop rabbits such favourites among rabbit enthusiasts. Anima, the French manufacturer since 1946, has captured the breed's typically broad forehead and sturdy, rounded body well. The rabbit plush toy suits Easter just as well as year-round cuddling. In nurseries it can feature in projects about farm animals and pets; in elderly care, a familiar rabbit often brings back childhood memories. The soft toy meets the European EN71 safety standard.

The lop rabbit is a rabbit breed (Oryctolagus cuniculus forma domestica) distinguished from erect-eared breeds by its long, drooping ears. The ears can span over 40 centimetres. Depending on the variety, lop rabbits weigh between 1.5 and 9 kilogrammes — ranging from the Mini Lop to the French Lop. They are considered particularly calm and trusting, and adapt well to human contact. The breed originally arose from a natural mutation in 19th century France and England.

Did you know that lop rabbits can hear well despite their floppy ears? The drooping ears do muffle sound slightly, but in return these animals are especially sensitive to ground vibrations. Incidentally, the German name "Widder" (meaning ram) comes from their broad, arched nose ridge, which resembles the profile of a male sheep.