English lop rabbits are a large breed with soft fur and remarkably long, floppy ears. They are generally calm, gentle, and quiet animals that make good pets for older children and adults.

French lops have a distinctive look, making them easy to tell apart from other breeds, even their English lop ancestors. They have thick bodies and large heads with droopy ears that often hang 5 ...

Image caption, British Lop pigs are down to a few hundred animals, said farmer Giles Eustice Article information. Author, Jonathan Morris; Role, BBC News, South West; 25 April 2025.

The British Lop pig was formally recognised in 1920 and, again, my family was there from the start. It is native to Cornwall and my great-grandfather had tremendous success showing the breed.

British Lop pigs are down to a few hundred animals, said farmer Giles Eustice. A Cornish pig farmer is pressing for more efforts to preserve rare breeds as a report raises concerns about their ...

British Lop pigs are down to a few hundred animals, said farmer Giles Eustice. Jonathan Morris. BBC News, South West. John Danks. BBC News, South West. Published. 25 April 2025.