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Fuzzy Holland lops?
Topic Started: Dec 7 2012, 03:55 AM (1,302 Views)
Cottontail Hollow Rabbitry
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So from what i've heard, not sure if its true, but you can take a fuzzy holland lop and show it as a American Fuzzy lop but of course can't registar it through ARBA as a American fuzzy because its pedigree says Holland lop. is this true? also suppose you had a litter of 8 week old holland lops would you be able to tell if they are fuzzies and how exactly? would it be that much of a difference in fur at such a young age?
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Yes, you can show a fuzzy Holland as an AFL. The wool is not always good on them though (since HL breeders aren't breeding toward animals with nice wool like AFL breeders.. HL don't have wool, hehe) and head mount may be on the high side (since HL are usually posed higher than AFL are, and are bred for that).

You should definitely be able to tell if a baby is fuzzy by 8 weeks old. They will be fluffy and the fur will feel like wool.

Here is a bunny, normal fur, at 8 weeks old:

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And here is a fuzzy at only 6 weeks. These two were siblings.

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Check out the longer fur, crown wool, and cheek fur. Generally, when I look at my babies (very young) I can guess ear length and head size. If a baby ends up looking like ears are shorter, head is bigger, and has thick bone, I immediately go on "fuzzy watch". Lately I haven't had fuzzies, but I'm as paranoid as ever.
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not to mention lots of folks are actively breeding fuzzy hollands into their AFL lines. my daughter's pair both list fuzzy hollands in their pedigrees (making them unregisterable, of course).
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okay never really seen a actual fuzzy holland but definatly a difference there. haha had a confised momemnt for a minute. but feel better now that i know what to look for. thanfully i dont have any fuzzies! at least so far. will definatly keep my eye out i dont know what my bucks and does carry
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You're not supposed to register them, but people still do it.
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