Do different breeds live longer (or shorter) than others?

[Apautienus]

I read somethings about holland lops only living 3-6 years.... But don't bunnies normally live about 10 years? Can anyone fill me in?

 

[woahlookitsme]

every breed has variances. Like dogs larger breeds of rabbits tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller breeds. Id say the average age is 5-8 years. Once past 8 years rabbits tend to start having health issues and problems. They can easily live to be in the teens

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

Where did you read about that life expectancy in Holland Lops?

I haven't seen a reliable breakdown of differences in lifespans. In general, I've hear of smaller breeds living longer than larger breeds, but I don't know whether that generalization reflects the entire community.

I raise Holland Lops, and have bred many does as old as 3-4 and bucks as old as 7-8 years. Those weren't unusual situations. I'd say general lifespan is closer to 8-10 years.

 

[HototMama]

:yeahthat:

like they said. larger the breed, shorter the life span. i know for french lops the life expectancy is 5-7 years old. hollands can live over 10 years old.