why does the guy keep lifting it's neck and petting it so fast btw rabbits can have any personality. if u have two Rex rabbits they won't have the same personality all the time one could be shy or the other could be playful. It's just like people.
some people only breed rabbits for the show and they only look how their fur or body is and they aren't really friendly to the rabbits. that so sad indeed
Trevor Hohenthaner He's not hurting them. And understand that he owns a lot of rabbits and probably has for a lot of years. And if you ever go to a show, that's how they would handle them. He's not hurting them at all.
To everyone talking about the handling, if you notice the rabbits seem perfectly fine with it. He wasn't harming them, these look like show rabbits and he's obviously in tune with the buns. Relax. I have 4 bunnies and I only do what they let me when i handle them, well he is doing probably what he always does and they are obviously used to it.
I have a Netherlands Dwarf and must say he is far from a shy type. He acts more like a cat. Jumps on me while I’m sleeping to wake me up, literally steals celery from my hands when eating it, etc. Hes got quite the personality. I would highly recommend a Netherlands dwarf.
I agree. No one should ever handle a rabbit's head/jaw area the way he kept pulling up that poor mini lop's head. It is cruel and will make for a rabbit that is not relaxed and unable to fully trust humans. As an adult, that rabbit will probably never flop next to a human with its legs out, and the treatment we see here with the head maneuvering is why.
I feel like this has to be said, so here goes... This is a video meant for viewers who are inexperienced and curious about rabbits. Rabbits are not for every person. They may be cute, fluffy little creatures that you want to scoop up and snuggle with, but they're prey animals and very delicate, so proper handling is important. The way the man in this video was handling the rabbits was very rough and reckless. I'm actually very surprised he was chosen for a video. A rabbit should never be repeatedly picked up and dropped the way he was doing - nor should a rabbit ever be handled by the neck, as they aren't scruffed by their parents in nature, and their skin is more akin to ours than to a dog or cat, as it's made up of 3 layers that are filled with nerves and is very sensitive. I don't advise ever trying to emulate the fast, rough handling the man in this video is doing with rabbits.
Elise VanHorn he's a professional showman. That's what they do at rabbit shows, rabbits are not incredibly fragile. In fact they are pretty sturdy. Depending on the breed he was clearly more gentle around the neck. But they do have scruffs and that's how you show the face of the rabbit. Please don't spread false info.
This is incorrect. I show and breed rabbits just like this guy, and he is handling them perfectly. Pet rabbits are generally pampered and false info is spread. Rabbits can be in smaller cages, granted they have time to play outside of the cage, and are very sturdy. I see small children running around dropping all different rabbits and have never seen one get hurt. A lot of serious rabbit breeders often throw rabbits as well (i would never throw my rabbits, but i have seen it happen on multiple occasions.) and the rabbits have never been hurt. Prey animals have to be sturdy to survive. I speak from experience and research.
I hope you get one that does. My experiences with rabbits has been absolutely wonderful. I have a lionhead who loves to cuddle, and I used to have a Dutch rabbit that did as well. The more love you give them, the more they are likely to give back.
why is he doing this to the rabbits? Just saying, do not do this to your rabbit. All rabbits have different personalities don`t just get a rabbit because he says it is like this or like that, all rabbits are different and will most likely not have the same personality that he says it will because all rabbits (like humans) are completely different. also, you are being too rough, these are prey animals which means that they are scared easily and are delicate.
For all those saying that him Lifting the rabbit up is mean and sad, it’s not. These are show rabbits. They’re fine with that. Also Allan Harvey is one of the best rabbit breeders and exhibitors in the country!! If you’d known that you wouldn’t say such horrible things
I know this is an old thread but the way he is handling the rabbits is how exhibitors set their rabbits at shows, how judges expect rabbits and guinea pigs to stand during inspection. It's not as rough as it might look.
From experience mini rexes are sassy like really really sassy, everything in the video about the Rex is right like the high energy. Mini rex and Rex breeds are also jokesters, they like to get in your nerves, like how my rabbit isn't allowed on the couch she will jump up and jump down over and over again.
gosh, I wish I could just slap his hand and say "Stop that!" everytime he dropped them an inch above the table and then continued by petting them more dramatically each time.
Alexia Diaz He’s a professional rabbit breeder. It’s not mean or aggressive, it doesn’t hurt them. Repositioning them requires him to handle them that way in order to show shape, coat, etc. They are stronger than you think and even neck handling is not painful for them.
*(Says mini lops can be easily damaged then picks it up by the neck)* btw my bun is a lop. She was very shy when I first got her but now she is more openly affectionate and she absolutely loves to be scratched under her ears.
I have a lionhead. I chose the most calm and shy one out of her siblings that were very active. She affectionate and loves to her pet. I pet her, when I stop, she licks me. She never bite me or wanted to hurt me until now.
All of the people in the comments who have pet rabbits are very dramatic. first off, he wasn't being rough, he wasn't hurting them, and he was gentle compared to most breeders. When he picks the rabbit up an in. from the table and drops it, it is to help it sit correctly. When he pulls the head up he is posing it. When he pets them "backwards" He is checking fur type and condition. Rabbits are sturdy. Prey animals aren't made like twigs. They need to be able to withstand a lot. Putting a rabbit in the size cage also isn't bad. Just make sure they get time outside of the cage, and the cage is clean. Pet rabbits are very lucky and get pampered. Most rabbits are show rabbits that are often tugged around and carried by limbs. the occasional wound or break happens, but most of the time everything is fine. in fact, I have never seen anything happen personally. I don't have hundreds of rabbits like most breeders, so i have 1 on 1 time with all of my rabbits. They all have names and are loved. If you have any questions about showing rabbits i can answer them, but I have had lots of experience and I know rabbits are tougher than they look. btw, the rabbits would be acting a lot worse if he was actually hurting them. They wouldnt hesitate to kick or bite if they felt the need to.
I have a Netherland dwarf and a tan. The dwarf is sassy and unafraid, the tan is just a naughty little guy who gets jealous when I pet other bunnies however he is impeccable photogenic
I used to have an outdoor mini rex, and the description totally fit her personality! She was very smart, always trying to find new ways to escape from her cage. She was also very hyper and energetic, and soon after getting her, I quickly realized that she didn't like her hutch, and would have much rather spent the day hopping around outside of her hutch. She was so loving and she'd always lick my finger and jump around in excitement when ever I'd come to her. Sadly, she ran away. I had her for only 2 months, and she was still a young rabbit. I'm so sad and upset that she's gone, but I realized that her personality didn't fit mine at all. I am a teenager, but definitely not an energetic and hyper one like my rex was. I'm gonna try again, but this time, I think I'll try a mini lop, since they are gentle and not as hyper.
I hope you got another rabbit and that it is as loving as the ones I've had. My lionhead is very playful and affectionate. Ages ago, I had a Dutch rabbit, and he was so laid-back that he eventually just sat there and didn't struggle when being picked up or put back. Rabbits aren't objecting to being with you when being picked up, they just don't like the motion of it. My lionhead is getting better with that instinctive reaction, and she loves to lie on my lap and be petted and brushed. I also have a playpen for her, and she loves to hang around near me when she's running about in that as well.
STOP PICKING THEM UP AMD LIKE DROPPING IT BACK DOWN! ITS SO ANNOYING. WHY DO YOU KEEP HOLDING ITS NECK ?? YOUR SOO CRUEL TO THOSE BUNNIES LIKE FOR REAL I HAVE 12 BUNNIES AND IM SOO UNCOMFORTABLY
People complain about the way the guy handles them, sure it was a bit rough, but if the rabbits didn't like then they'd move away from him scared, I'm pretty they were either slightly uncomfortable or slightly irritated, but they didn't seem scared. That's just my opinion.
If he's a "rabbit expert" why TF is he handling them like that?! That got me pissed! They were stressed out bc of the way he was picking them up and dropping them! I can't with this guy! I feel so bad for those poor beautiful bunnies.
After 5 years my bunny still won't let me pick her up. If u don't do it properly it hurts their back, also they HATE it because they are prey animals and think they're gonna get eaten. I get down on the floor and interact with my bunny.
No rabbit breed is for children because children are loud and rough. Rabbits need peace and quiet because their ears are so sensitive, they're also fragile and hurt easily.
I’ve got no experience with rabbits currently but I came here looking because I’m interested in getting one, this man looked like he was handling them terribly. I might be wrong but that doesn’t seem to be how everyone else hold their rabbits.
For anyone who doesn’t know much about rabbits this wasn’t a very great video but there are people like rabbits 101 or Victoria Rachel who have great and educational rabbit videos
I know he's not hurting the rabbits or they would try to run away but i would hate being those rabbits getting my neck turned and being posed in weird positions and being held and then dropped
This person is trying to act like he knows everything about rabbits and how different breeds all have their own personalities when in reality picking the rabbits neck up like that and constantly repositioning them is very stressful for them. All animals have their own individual personality so to say a specific breed has one trait is very wrong and misleading.
I've owned Hollands before. The male turned into an absolute nightmare once he hit puberty, but the female stayed very laidback and sweet. Unfortunately that wasn't exactly I wanted, which I wasn't even aware of when we got them because I tend to just follow my mom's whims. She likes the Lops because she thinks they're the cutest & easiest care for. I remember when we were younger my sister had a Havana who liked to play chase in the yard, and never tried to run away despite the lack of fence. Literally, she never bolted once. She stayed in this small grassy area in our front yard, letting us chase her and chasing us back. That's definitely more my speed. I have a Mini Rex now, I hope she'll have a similar energy and quirks.
I don't care how much prestige this "professional" man has, he handles rabbits way too roughly. Rabbits should not have their ears pulled, their scruffs grabbed, being shoved around, or picked up and plopped down quickly in rapid succession. They're delicate creatures that need extra care to make sure they aren't injured, and while he may not have hurt any of them, they're visibly stressed and anxious from his handling. If this is "normal" treatment for show rabbits or show animals in general, then such shows should not be supported at all.
