Mini lops are a variety of lop rabbits which make absolutely superb pets. The disposition of mini lops is extremely easy going and they love to be the centre of attention. They love to be cuddled and can be handled very easily. This obviously means that they’re an ideal pet for children of all ages. When they’re fully grown an adult mini lop will weigh about 3 pounds. Their short hair also means they are incredibly easy to look after. Commonly they are going to live for around five years although some have been known to reach up to 7 or 8 years. Lop rabbits have "droopy" ears which hang to the side of the head. This has no impact on their ability to hear and they can hear equally well as varieties with "sticking up" ears. Lop rabbits and mini lops have a very wide range of colours. White, blue and black are all standard colours for lops and there are other rarer colors too. One good thing about the mini lop is they are incredibly intelligent and simple to house train. This means they can be kept indoors and they’re perfectly content to be a house pet. Training a bunny to perform his or her "business" in a litter tray is simple and should just take a week or two. Mini lops and lop rabbits are really one of the best domestic pets you could pick for your home. They are clever, loving and affectionate. They make an ideal first pet for kids as they can be picked up and handled without any fuss at all. In addition the reality that a mini lop is never going to grow too large and that they are really easy to care for and it is obvious why lop rabbits and mini lops are so popular.