Lionhead is a breed of domestic rabbitrecognized by the British Rabbit Council (BRC)[1]and by the American Rabbit Breeders Association(ARBA).[2] The Lionhead rabbit has a wool mane encircling the head, reminiscent of a male lion as its name implies. Other Lionhead characteristics include a high head mount, compact upright body type, short well-furred 2- to 3+1⁄2-inch ears, and a weight of 2.5 to 3.75 pounds.[3]
The most eye-catching factor of a lionhead rabbit is the fluffy mane around its head. Pictured is a double mane sable point lionhead rabbit.
A photo of a white Lionhead Rabbit with a black nose