Now that I have gone through rabbit personalities and genders, I would like to go over finding the right breed for you. I feel that many people looking into rabbits look for how the rabbit looks, but what about their way of thinking and personality. So today, I will be going over the selection process of a rabbit breed.
1st: Personality
Even though the looks on the outside seem to rule over, what’s on the inside really does matter. If you would happen to choose the wrong breed, the personality would probably differ from your plan that was put together. Personality can really differ from any rabbit, but most breeds have certain characteristics that stick within their genes. Rabbit personalities can really determine whether you will be keeping that rabbit or not.
Even though personalities could differ, I find that you will see a consistent personality within that breed. So please, when you are looking for your rabbit, care more about the rabbit’s personality over their looks. It tends to be the usual colored rabbits that are the sweetest by nature, at least through my experience.
2nd: Health Problems
If the rabbit has health problems, make sure that not only the rabbit, you, and your budget are up for this adventure. Since rabbits are considered “exotic pets,” they cost much more for a check up or procedure. If you would really like to help a rabbit with a health problem, go ahead, just be aware of the money that may be sent on that rabbit.
Health problems that you may find in rabbits could include: Torticollis, arthritis, overgrown teeth or nails, stomach issues, mites, ticks, etc.
3rd: Past Living Situation
Many rabbits will be found to be very defensive and antisocial until the past is revealed. Rabbits can really use one event from the past to affect their temper, personality, and activity level for the rest of their life. Aggressiveness in rabbits isn’t a fun situation to ever deal with, so knowing whether the rabbit used to be in a good situation is important.
Aggression in rabbits can be tamed down after a lot of bonding and patience. I, personally, would love to work with an aggressive rabbit, or just a hard rabbit in general, and see what I could get done deep with that rabbit. Aggression isn’t a nice sight, but turning that around can be a pleasant.
4th: Current Living
Determining whether the rabbit is being housed and taken care of properly in their current home can really determine five main factors:
- Sociability
- Aggression
- Bonding Abilities
- Personality
- Life span
Sociability: If there happens to be a situation where a rabbit is with an owner that isn’t doing much to socialize, the rabbit will be very lonely, antisocial, and timid near a newcomer.
Aggression: When a rabbit has been treated poorly in the past, any thoughts of aggression will lock in and pretty much take over the rabbit until proper training, bonding, and socializing has been done. Most people that come across an aggressive rabbit would probably agree to avoid the situation, which is what makes this so difficult to deal with, it is a difficult concept.
Bonding Abilities: Any rabbit that you will run into will have a different bonding ability. For example, Oliver is very open to being held and interacted with, while Luna on the other hand, would much rather just be with Oliver and hang out with my sister and I every here and then. Like I said, all rabbits have different bonding abilities, all rabbits will bond in different ways.
Personalities: The personality stated by the adoption worker, breeder, etc. will really tell you whether this is the right rabbit for you. Rabbits can be very submissive, but still hyperactive, it’s just how the rabbit is. You will have to accept your rabbit for who they are.
Life Span: The quality of care from the current owner can determine how long your rabbit may live. If the rabbit is poorly fed and has bad hygiene, feel free to take that rabbit, properly take care of it, and educate the current owner. Contacting animal control could help this situation as well, in any extreme case.
5th: Looks
Last of all, looks. Rabbits can be extremely deceiving. they can look very sweet and innocent, but they really could be an aggressive and antisocial rabbit. Just really be careful and don’t let the looks of a rabbit trick you into getting into an unexpected situation.
Thank you for coming back once again. I will be going on more about rabbit breeds, so make sure to stick around for that. Please come back every other day for a new post and I will get back to you then, bye!
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