Guinea Pigs Rabbit Rabbits were once considered rodents but have been reclassified. Adult rabbits vary in size from 2 to almost 20 pounds, depending on the breed. Most rabbits have soft fur consisting of a dense undercoat and slightly longer guard hairs. Most rabbits have erect ears, which can be as short as 2 inches in dwarf breeds. Lop rabbits have ears that hang down and include the longest-eared of all rabbits, the English lop who's ears can span nearly 3 feet.
Rabbits live an average of about six years.
However, with good care, a life span of 10 years is not unusual. Rabbits are quiet and relatively inexpensive to house and maintain. Rabbit breeds include many small, fancy breeds bred primarily as companion animals, as well as commercial breeds bred for meat and fur. If you are looking for an alternative to a cat or dog because of living conditions or allergies, a rabbit could be just right for you. All Rights Reserved.