🐇Lionhead: gear and buying guides

The lionhead rabbit owes its name to the mane of long fur framing its head, contrasting with the shorter coat on the rest of the body. A small breed of around 1.3 to 1.7 kg, it is lively, playful and sometimes stubborn. Its mane requires proper grooming equipment and attention to fur ingestion.

Profile : Around 1.3 to 1.7 kg as an adult, long-haired mane around the head, lively and playful temperament.

Lionhead gear, family by family

• 🍖 Food

  Unlimited hay is doubly important for the lionhead: it wears down the teeth and keeps digestion moving, which helps pass the mane fur swallowed during self-grooming. A few strands of fresh grass are a useful addition to the ration.

• 🧴 Care & grooming

  Brush the mane two to three times a week with a soft brush, and daily during moulting to limit mats and hairballs. Also check around the eyes, where long fur can cause irritation.

• 🎾 Toys & enrichment

  It is a small, energetic rabbit: tunnels, low platforms and push toys channel its need for activity. Avoid long-fibre fabric toys that tangle in its mane.

• 🏠 Bedding & habitat

  A pen of at least 2 square metres with quality dust-extracted bedding: fine shavings cling to the long mane fur. Hemp or flax bedding limits this problem.

• 🧳 Travel & safety

  A small rigid carrier is enough for this size. In summer, be careful: its dense mane makes it more sensitive to heatstroke, so never leave it in a car in the sun.

• 🧰 Accessories

  Invest in a soft brush and a wide-toothed comb dedicated to the mane (around 10 to 20 euros). A wide ceramic bowl keeps the chin fur from constantly soaking in the water.

Guides to read

• Safe vegetables and greens for rabbits: the complete shopping listFood

  Which vegetables and leafy greens are safe for a rabbit? A vetted shopping list, daily amounts, forbidden foods and a realistic weekly budget.

• Healthy treats for rabbits: which to choose, which to banFood

  Which healthy treats can you give a rabbit? Dried flowers, herbs, tiny fruit portions: our criteria, the pet-shop traps to avoid and typical prices.

• Hay racks for rabbits: which one limits waste without creating risksAccessories

  Hay ball, wire rack, hay feeder or open box: which hay rack should you choose for a rabbit? Safety criteria, recommended designs and prices.

• Litter training your rabbit: the corner tray method, step by stepCare & grooming

  How do you litter train a rabbit with a corner tray? Step-by-step method, choosing the tray, the right litter, mistakes to avoid and the budget.

• Secure outdoor rabbit run: wire mesh, predators and best practiceTravel & safety

  How do you build a secure outdoor run for a rabbit? Predator-proof mesh, protection against digging escapes, shade requirements and a detailed budget.

• Outdoor hutches and winter: how to protect your rabbit from the coldBedding & habitat

  Which outdoor hutch will get a rabbit through winter? Insulation, straw, positioning, fatal mistakes and suitable models: the full guide with prices.

• Non-slip rugs and flooring for rabbits: protecting paws and parquetBedding & habitat

  Which non-slip rug or floor covering should you choose for a rabbit? Slippery tiles, wooden floors, joint risks: safe materials, traps and prices.

• Tunnels and hideouts for rabbits: the hiding places that change everythingToys & enrichment

  Which tunnels and hideouts should you choose for a rabbit? Safe materials, dimensions, placement in the pen and budget: our reasoned selection.