Hello and welcome, I'm glad you've found us. I am a breeder of Holland Lop bunnies located in beautiful sunny Southern California. A little background on myself; I started raising rabbits in 1996, it began as a project while I was in school and became a serious hobby until 2003. During that time I bred Mini Lops, Holland Lops, Mini Rex, and Himalayan rabbits. I showed my rabbits in youth & open sanctioned events and made several of my rabbits Grand Champions under various known judges.
After 2003, I decided to put my passion on hold as it was no longer a key priority and I felt it best to reduce my rabbitry and focus on other life events. From 2005-2013 I worked in the animal medical field assisting a lot of top veterinarians and continued to educate myself on the health and welfare of small animals. In 2013 I was drawn back to my once favored passion and decided that the Lionhead breed was going to be a fun adventure as I have not yet accomplished that breed. As of June 2021 I will no longer be breeding Lionheads as I will be focusing on more color combinations with the Holland Lops while improving my type.
What you will find with my Rabbitry is the knowledge of general care and husbandry of small animals, having the benefit of working in a vet hospital has allowed me an opportunity to get first hand training and experience with animal health care. I also operate an extremely limited breeding program and focus more on the care and training of my pets and with that you will find a more sound, healthy, and trainable rabbit that will provide a lifetime of happiness. You will also take comfort in knowing that I am here for the long haul, I am not one of those people who will just sell you a rabbit and you never hear from me again. I want to be updated and kept in the loop on your new bunny. I am responsible for your pet throughout it's entire life that is why I will always take one of my bunnies back into my home if you are no longer able to keep him/her or if I don't have the space to take your bunny back immediately, then I will work with you to help find him/her a new furever home.
I have OVER 27 years experience in raising rabbits. I continually work with my veterinarian (Dr. Kathy Henderson DVM) on disease prevention and I am always in the "know" with the newest medical technology and how to be proactive with keeping our animals healthy and thriving. I will also educate you on your new friend. Getting a rabbit from me is just the beginning, and I make sure you have a complete understanding and knowledge of rabbit care. I also send you home with literature and some pointers to help out the bunny transition. If you are adopting a bunny for your child, don't worry, I will include them in the education process. I explain behavior, handling, and preventative healthcare of your bunny. I am active members of ARBA (the American Rabbit Breeders Association), HLRSC (the Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club), and NALRC (the North American Lionhead Rabbit Club). What this means, is I am actively involved in breed national clubs to ensure I am focusing on the betterment of the breed. I am not producing mass amounts of bunnies. My bunnies are selectively bred with purpose. I will not market bunnies to the public with the notion with misleading information. Our bunnies are home raised and given proper care, grooming, and assessment for either show potential or pet homes. Please note though, bunnies sold as pets usually go home at 7-8 weeks of age. Bunnies sold under the pretense of "Show Potential" usually stick around for several months before leaving our care as bunnies change daily and a junior can no way be deemed "show quality" while they are still growing. "Show Potential" means at the time of sale this bunny has no visible DQ's or major faults and can compete in ARBA sanctioned events.
If you'd like more information or would just like some guidance please send me an email today to begin the dialogue.
After 2003, I decided to put my passion on hold as it was no longer a key priority and I felt it best to reduce my rabbitry and focus on other life events. From 2005-2013 I worked in the animal medical field assisting a lot of top veterinarians and continued to educate myself on the health and welfare of small animals. In 2013 I was drawn back to my once favored passion and decided that the Lionhead breed was going to be a fun adventure as I have not yet accomplished that breed. As of June 2021 I will no longer be breeding Lionheads as I will be focusing on more color combinations with the Holland Lops while improving my type.
What you will find with my Rabbitry is the knowledge of general care and husbandry of small animals, having the benefit of working in a vet hospital has allowed me an opportunity to get first hand training and experience with animal health care. I also operate an extremely limited breeding program and focus more on the care and training of my pets and with that you will find a more sound, healthy, and trainable rabbit that will provide a lifetime of happiness. You will also take comfort in knowing that I am here for the long haul, I am not one of those people who will just sell you a rabbit and you never hear from me again. I want to be updated and kept in the loop on your new bunny. I am responsible for your pet throughout it's entire life that is why I will always take one of my bunnies back into my home if you are no longer able to keep him/her or if I don't have the space to take your bunny back immediately, then I will work with you to help find him/her a new furever home.
I have OVER 27 years experience in raising rabbits. I continually work with my veterinarian (Dr. Kathy Henderson DVM) on disease prevention and I am always in the "know" with the newest medical technology and how to be proactive with keeping our animals healthy and thriving. I will also educate you on your new friend. Getting a rabbit from me is just the beginning, and I make sure you have a complete understanding and knowledge of rabbit care. I also send you home with literature and some pointers to help out the bunny transition. If you are adopting a bunny for your child, don't worry, I will include them in the education process. I explain behavior, handling, and preventative healthcare of your bunny. I am active members of ARBA (the American Rabbit Breeders Association), HLRSC (the Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club), and NALRC (the North American Lionhead Rabbit Club). What this means, is I am actively involved in breed national clubs to ensure I am focusing on the betterment of the breed. I am not producing mass amounts of bunnies. My bunnies are selectively bred with purpose. I will not market bunnies to the public with the notion with misleading information. Our bunnies are home raised and given proper care, grooming, and assessment for either show potential or pet homes. Please note though, bunnies sold as pets usually go home at 7-8 weeks of age. Bunnies sold under the pretense of "Show Potential" usually stick around for several months before leaving our care as bunnies change daily and a junior can no way be deemed "show quality" while they are still growing. "Show Potential" means at the time of sale this bunny has no visible DQ's or major faults and can compete in ARBA sanctioned events.
If you'd like more information or would just like some guidance please send me an email today to begin the dialogue.
Pricing information
*prices subject to change without notice*
Pricing for my bunnies range from $175-$450 (on average adoption cost is around $250 for pet/companion bunnies). Bunnies that are exceptionally vienna marked, White Ear (WE gene), or ones that come from my top show lines will start at $300 and go up. I know you may think that is a lot compared to ads you may have seen on craigslist or other online adoption websites, but my prices are set due to the quality/temperament of each bunny, and the amount of my time, effort, socialization, and financial investment spent with each litter I raise. I encourage you to research as many breeders as possible and adopt a rabbit from someone you connect with. I'm always happy to provide references upon requests. I am in full transparency and will never misrepresent any bunny I sell. No bunny will ever be sold under the pretense of being show quality or show competitive (that's because it is just impossible to evaluate an 7-8 week old bunny). On occasion, I place bunnies with 4H and FFA students, and by doing so I will explain all the bunny's strengths and weaknesses and ensure that when the bunny leaves our home (if being sold as a show potential) has no disqualifying faults. *Note, there is a HUGE difference between show competitive, show quality, and show potential. Please google it or watch a wonderful video on youtube by Whispering Pines MicroFarm
WHAT A BREEDER CHARGES FOR THEIR BUNNIES - WHY ARE YOUR BUNNIES SO EXPENSIVE?
This article was taken (with many thanks) from Tanisha Breton.
I think it's safe to say that most of us are not rich, and we all appreciate a good deal. Why not? Blowing money unnecessarily is just a waste, and most of us enjoy finding a bargain even if we can afford to spend more. When shopping for cars, electronics, furniture or even a pet, frugal living is the way of the wise these days. So, why the big deal about shopping around when looking for a bunny? The price that you pay for a healthy well-bred pet is minimal compared to the cost of raising, owning and veterinarian costs for the life of an animal that's ill-bred and sickly.
"The bitterness of a poor-quality pet will linger long after the sweetness of a cheap price is forgotten."
Ever heard the saying, "You get what you pay for"? Yeah, well, the pet industry is one place you won't find a better example of the prudence of that advice. Quality in the breeding world can range anywhere from absolute crap to jaw-dropping fantastic - and everywhere in between. And although it may not always be this way, in most cases you're going to get exactly what you pay for.
Quality has never been cheap and buying a quality bunny definitely is not! You are going to have to expect to pay more than just a few dollars to buy from a responsible breeder. It is important to remember though that just because you are paying a little bit larger price for a bunny it does not mean it is quality. There are several factors that go into the price of buying a bunny from a good breeder. The ever increasing price of top notch veterinary care is one of the main reasons, many breeders spend thousands upon thousands each year at the vets. Not to mention the money that goes into a breeders breeding stock, high quality diets, vet exams, and the list goes on.
So What is a breeder's time worth?
It is estimated that the average breeder spends 120 hours per month caring for their pets and/or raising baby bunnies. This 120 hours cannot be scheduled around other obligations; other obligations must be scheduled around your pets. So, having a litter of bunnies for any breeder pretty much takes a considerable chunk of time and independence from your life (especially if you are as concerned about raising docile, social, and friendly pets). A good breeder will screen and interview all potential buyers to ensure that their bunnies get placed in only the best homes. They will also offer support to the bunny's new family to make sure that they are properly prepared to care for the bunny, and they will stay available to help out any purchasers in need, even if it means accepting the bunny back into their home if problems arise. My hope is that people who are willing to pay for one of my bunnies will provide a very good home. That they have thought long and hard, researched and read about bunnies and other types of pets before deciding on a bunny and the bunny they purchase will be worth every single penny. Not just anyone can walk up, pick up a bunny and take it home. They are high maintenance, fragile, tender and the best emotional investment for the right family which is priceless!
I personally feel NO BREEDER SHOULD EVER have to explain or justify their prices. Quality pets are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, and expensive to breed. Much goes into breeding of rabbits and the price a breeder is asking for their bunnies is up to their discretion. Whether it's $50 or $500 every breeder knows what they've invested into their animals, how much they've paid, and the quality they are producing, registration, and their actual litter expenses. When looking at purchasing a bunny you can't just consider the cost of the bunny but a breeders overall expenses to just obtain that litter.
WHAT A BREEDER CHARGES FOR THEIR BUNNIES - WHY ARE YOUR BUNNIES SO EXPENSIVE?
This article was taken (with many thanks) from Tanisha Breton.
I think it's safe to say that most of us are not rich, and we all appreciate a good deal. Why not? Blowing money unnecessarily is just a waste, and most of us enjoy finding a bargain even if we can afford to spend more. When shopping for cars, electronics, furniture or even a pet, frugal living is the way of the wise these days. So, why the big deal about shopping around when looking for a bunny? The price that you pay for a healthy well-bred pet is minimal compared to the cost of raising, owning and veterinarian costs for the life of an animal that's ill-bred and sickly.
"The bitterness of a poor-quality pet will linger long after the sweetness of a cheap price is forgotten."
Ever heard the saying, "You get what you pay for"? Yeah, well, the pet industry is one place you won't find a better example of the prudence of that advice. Quality in the breeding world can range anywhere from absolute crap to jaw-dropping fantastic - and everywhere in between. And although it may not always be this way, in most cases you're going to get exactly what you pay for.
Quality has never been cheap and buying a quality bunny definitely is not! You are going to have to expect to pay more than just a few dollars to buy from a responsible breeder. It is important to remember though that just because you are paying a little bit larger price for a bunny it does not mean it is quality. There are several factors that go into the price of buying a bunny from a good breeder. The ever increasing price of top notch veterinary care is one of the main reasons, many breeders spend thousands upon thousands each year at the vets. Not to mention the money that goes into a breeders breeding stock, high quality diets, vet exams, and the list goes on.
So What is a breeder's time worth?
It is estimated that the average breeder spends 120 hours per month caring for their pets and/or raising baby bunnies. This 120 hours cannot be scheduled around other obligations; other obligations must be scheduled around your pets. So, having a litter of bunnies for any breeder pretty much takes a considerable chunk of time and independence from your life (especially if you are as concerned about raising docile, social, and friendly pets). A good breeder will screen and interview all potential buyers to ensure that their bunnies get placed in only the best homes. They will also offer support to the bunny's new family to make sure that they are properly prepared to care for the bunny, and they will stay available to help out any purchasers in need, even if it means accepting the bunny back into their home if problems arise. My hope is that people who are willing to pay for one of my bunnies will provide a very good home. That they have thought long and hard, researched and read about bunnies and other types of pets before deciding on a bunny and the bunny they purchase will be worth every single penny. Not just anyone can walk up, pick up a bunny and take it home. They are high maintenance, fragile, tender and the best emotional investment for the right family which is priceless!
I personally feel NO BREEDER SHOULD EVER have to explain or justify their prices. Quality pets are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, and expensive to breed. Much goes into breeding of rabbits and the price a breeder is asking for their bunnies is up to their discretion. Whether it's $50 or $500 every breeder knows what they've invested into their animals, how much they've paid, and the quality they are producing, registration, and their actual litter expenses. When looking at purchasing a bunny you can't just consider the cost of the bunny but a breeders overall expenses to just obtain that litter.