The Meissner Lop are our new project. We hope to make more people aware of this beautiful rare lop breed.
We first came across this breed about 3 years ago and had talked about keeping them. We finally took the plunge at the beginning of the year (2012) and started to gather more information about them and breeders of this scarce rabbit. Luckily we found a breeder in suffolk who had just what we needed to get us started. The Meissner Lop can be found in blue, black, brown and yellow.
UPDATE: Our first litter of Meissners were born early this year (2013), we plan to keep a buck from this litter to further our lines.
We now have 2 bucks (Merlin and Lance) and we have just recieved a new doe from Dave Prince (many thanks Dave!) Dave has imported his stock from Belgium.
Our next planned mating will be nearer the end of 2013. We hope that we will be able to offer breeding pairs (thats if mother nature gives us the right buck and doe ratio!) If you'd be interested in a pair then please do get in touch!
We first came across this breed about 3 years ago and had talked about keeping them. We finally took the plunge at the beginning of the year (2012) and started to gather more information about them and breeders of this scarce rabbit. Luckily we found a breeder in suffolk who had just what we needed to get us started. The Meissner Lop can be found in blue, black, brown and yellow.
UPDATE: Our first litter of Meissners were born early this year (2013), we plan to keep a buck from this litter to further our lines.
We now have 2 bucks (Merlin and Lance) and we have just recieved a new doe from Dave Prince (many thanks Dave!) Dave has imported his stock from Belgium.
Our next planned mating will be nearer the end of 2013. We hope that we will be able to offer breeding pairs (thats if mother nature gives us the right buck and doe ratio!) If you'd be interested in a pair then please do get in touch!
Merlin (buck)
Lance (buck)
Athena (doe)
Below is the BRC standard, of which we are working to. At the moment our meissners are a little larger than what are aiming for, so, over the coming months & years we will be working towards reducing the size and weight whilst retaining all the characteristics of the breed
1. Type – Not as stocky and compact as the French Lop. The body is longer with
the back nicely arched and well rounded at the rear. The legs are strong and
straight. A small well formed dewlap is permissible in older
does.
2. Weight - Ideal weight 4.5kg (10lb) to a maximum weight 5.5kg (12lb). Minimum weight 3.5kg (7.3/4lb)
kg 3.5 - 3.75 4.0 - 4.25 4.5 over 4.5kg
lb 7.3/4 - 8.1/4 9 - 9.1/2 10 10
3. Head and Ears – The head has a beautiful arched profile. The forehead
is broad but not as massive as that of the French Lop. The head of
the doe is somewhat weaker than that of the buck. The ears rise from the
crown and are carried with the inside aspect close to and facing the cheeks.
They should hang down straight, behind the eyes, without being carried forward or
backwards.
Ear length 38-42cm (15-16 in)
4. Fur – The fur is of medium length approximately 3cm (1.1/4in) and
quitedense. Evenly interspersed with guard hairs.
5. Colour – All self colours and yellow.
6. Silvering and Evenness – Top colour to be evenly silvered over the whole
body. It is permissible for the nose, muzzle and toes to be less
strongly silvered.
7. CONDITION - as standard for all breeds.
FAULTS - Minor deviation in type. Poor ear
carriage. Deviation from ideal ear length.
DISQUALIFICATIONS - Severe deviation in type. Adult ear
length less than 36cm and over 42cm. Horizontal or partly erect ears. Too short in
body. Completely dark head without any silvering. Plus standard faults and
disqualifications.
the back nicely arched and well rounded at the rear. The legs are strong and
straight. A small well formed dewlap is permissible in older
does.
2. Weight - Ideal weight 4.5kg (10lb) to a maximum weight 5.5kg (12lb). Minimum weight 3.5kg (7.3/4lb)
kg 3.5 - 3.75 4.0 - 4.25 4.5 over 4.5kg
lb 7.3/4 - 8.1/4 9 - 9.1/2 10 10
3. Head and Ears – The head has a beautiful arched profile. The forehead
is broad but not as massive as that of the French Lop. The head of
the doe is somewhat weaker than that of the buck. The ears rise from the
crown and are carried with the inside aspect close to and facing the cheeks.
They should hang down straight, behind the eyes, without being carried forward or
backwards.
Ear length 38-42cm (15-16 in)
4. Fur – The fur is of medium length approximately 3cm (1.1/4in) and
quitedense. Evenly interspersed with guard hairs.
5. Colour – All self colours and yellow.
6. Silvering and Evenness – Top colour to be evenly silvered over the whole
body. It is permissible for the nose, muzzle and toes to be less
strongly silvered.
7. CONDITION - as standard for all breeds.
FAULTS - Minor deviation in type. Poor ear
carriage. Deviation from ideal ear length.
DISQUALIFICATIONS - Severe deviation in type. Adult ear
length less than 36cm and over 42cm. Horizontal or partly erect ears. Too short in
body. Completely dark head without any silvering. Plus standard faults and
disqualifications.