TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Rabbit Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Lionhead Rabbit in Focus 2
  • Facts About Lionhead Rabbits 3
  • General Body Types of Rabbits 6
  • Types of Rabbit 7
  • Lionhead Rabbit Colors and Patterns 8
  • Mane Types of Lionhead Rabbits 12
  • History 14
  • Quick Facts 15
  • Chapter Two: Lionhead Requirements 18
  • License Requirements 19
  • United States Licensing for Rabbits 19
  • United Kingdom Licensing for Rabbits 20
  • How Many Lionhead Rabbits Should You Keep? 21
  • Do Lionhead Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 22
  • Ease and Cost of Care 23
  • Initial Costs 24
  • Monthly Costs 28
  • Pros and Cons of Lionhead Rabbits 30
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Lionhead Rabbit 34
  • Choosing a Reputable Lionhead Rabbit Breeder 35
  • List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 37
  • Selecting a Healthy Lionhead Rabbit 42
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your Lionhead Rabbit 46
  • Habitat Requirements for Lionhead Rabbits 47
  • Ideal Rabbit Cage 48
  • Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 49
  • Recommended Cage Accessories 50
  • Litter Training Your Rabbit 53
  • Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 54
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 56
  • The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 57
  • Toxic Foods to Avoid 60
  • Tips for Feeding Lionhead Rabbits 61
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Your Lionhead Rabbit 64
  • Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 65
  • Mating Behavior of Rabbits 66
  • Nesting Requirements 68
  • Labor Process of Lionhead Rabbits 68
  • Raising Baby Rabbits 69
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Lionhead Rabbit 72
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 73
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Lionhead Rabbits 75
  • Other Grooming Tasks 77
  • Chapter Eight: Showing Lionhead Rabbits 80
  • Lionhead Rabbit Breed Standards 81
  • Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 90
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy 94
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 95
  • Preventing Illness 109
  • Recommended Vaccinations 111
  • Signs of Possible Illnesses 112
  • Rabbit Care Sheet 114
  • Basic Information 115
  • Habitat Requirements 116
  • Nutritional Needs 117
  • Breeding Information 119
  • Photo Credits 122
  • References 124
  • Index 128

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