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Cashmere Lop

Cashmere Lop

The Cashmere Lop rabbit is a medium-sized rabbit with long dense fur. There is also a Miniature Cashmere Lop. The Cashmere lop was recognised as being different from the Dwarf Lop by the British Rabbit Council in the 1980s. This breed, which originated in England, comes in many different colors and weighs approximately 4-5 lbs.

Life Span 8-12 years
Weight 2-5 kg

What to Know Before Buying a Cashmere Lop

Finding a responsible Cashmere Lop breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells rabbits commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.

Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Cashmere Lop. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.

Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Cashmere Lops appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.

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