Holland Lops • Socialized • Early Litter Box Training

We are located in Mesa, Arizona. Our zip code is 85209.

Most importantly, love. Our bunnies are a huge part of our family. They are our pets foremost. They get constant attention, handling and love. They are conditioned from birth to bond with humans and to enjoy human touch. We feel giving them so much love and attention early on increases their happiness and overall health. Our bunnies are well cared for. They eat a well-balanced, high quality diet. bunnies have very sensitive digestive systems so diet is very important. We ensure our bunnies go home with transition food and a complete feeding guide. They have clean, large cages so that they can have their own dens. They are exercised daily. They are given opportunities to explore and play daily which helps them cognitively. Many people think bunnies are just a pet you keep in a cage and play with them occasionally. That is the complete opposite of what bunnies need and want. Our rabbitry’s health is a huge priority to us. We have never had to take one of our breeding does or bucks to the vet due to illness. We strive for 100% survival rating on all of our litters and take measures to help our does with birthing, nursing, and raising their kits. Any loss is a heartbreak for us even when there is nothing we can do. Our bunnies are purebred and have pedigrees. We know the heritage of our bucks and does. This is important so that we know we are breeding quality bunnies. We want to ensure there are no genetics that could lead to a poor quality of life. Pedigree isn’t just a form that states who the parents, grandparents, and great grandparents are; It shows the heritage of each bunny and the quality of the parents. It helps to ensure each bunny is meeting the standards of a good, healthy bunny. When families pick up a bunny, it’s not a quick hand off and go. All new families go through our bunny boot camp. We send all of ourbunnies home with an extensive care packet on everything you need to know. We send them home with a transition bag of food for health, a bag of treats, and nail trimmers. And our services do not stop there, we offer advice for the lifetime of your pet. And we are now offering boarding for when families travel. Our rabbitry is big on follow up with families and we love having regular updates.

We are solely dedicated to raising Holland Lop bunnies. This is the smallest of the lop-eared breeds. We will occasionally produce Fuzzy Holland lops. Fuzzy Holland lops are fairly uncommon, but this gene has popped up previously in our rabbitry. Please note that there is no such thing as a "Mini Holland Lop" or "Dwarf Holland Lop". These terms are used as sale tactics. Individuals or Rabbitries who advertise as such are deceptive and should be avoided as the bunnies are most likely bred in bunny mills.

We only breed a 3-4 of our females (does) at a time so that we can devote enough attention to the babies that are born as well as the adult bunnies. Our philosophy has always been and will always be quality over quantity. With that said, It may take a few months before bunnies are available. Sometimes longer for specific color/gender requests.

Here at State 48, we are a closed Rabbitry. This means that we do not allow visitors into our rabbitry. Our reasoning behind having a closed rabbitry is simple. We want to protect the health and wellbeing of our bunnies. We take great care and pride in our rabbitry and bunnies. Our bunny enclosures are larger than the recommended sizes and are cleaned and maintained regularly. They are protected from the weather in a climate controlled building. Our bunnies have constant access to clean water and fresh hay. They are fed a high quality pellet feed once per day, and are treated to fresh produce several times per week. They are inspected daily for overall health. As much as we would love visitors, we work very hard to maintain biosecurity within our rabbitry and allowing any foot traffic puts our herd at risk for illnesses and stress. Running a closed rabbitry also allows for us to honor our conditional Health Guarantee for all bunnies purchased from us.

Holland lops make fantastic family pets! They are not only cute, but they are generally very sweet and social as well. The Holland lop breed is known for being the most affectionate and playful of all rabbit breeds. They are the smallest of the lop-eared breed. Bunnies are fairly independent animals and do great as singletons. They can be litter box trained which allows them to be free range in your when you are home to keep an eye on them. They are ridiculously cute and just watching them live their lives will make anyone happy!

Holland Lops range between 2 - 4 pounds, however it depends on genetics and whether the bunny has one or no dwarf genes. A true dwarf Holland is closer to 2-3 pounds while a false dwarf with no dwarf gene can average 4-5 pounds. There's no sure fire way to know whether a Holland is a true dwarf or false dwarf until they're adults. Long ears and a pointy, narrow muzzle are usually good indicators of no dwarf gene. Like most animals, a poor-quality diet or overfeeding also plays a large role in your bunny's weight.

Holland Lops can live up to 8-10 years old. On average it is closer to 5-6 years old. The best way to ensure your bunny lives a long and full life, is to provide routine health checks, a high quality diet, and lots of love. GI Stasis is the number cause of death in house bunnies. With that said, GI Stasis is a secondary illness or symptom of something else. So always seek medical attention if you feel something is off with your bunny.

In the U.S., bunnies are not required to have any vaccinations. There is an optional vaccine to protect your bunny against RHDV2. Please consult with your established vet to see if they offer this vaccine at your location.

Spaying and neutering is highly recommended. Spaying/neutering helps to reduce territorial behaviors, can prevent certain types of cancers, and may assist in training. Bucks and does can become grumpy teenagers around 4-6 months of age and display territorial behaviors such as digging, spraying (males), lunging, difficulty training, and cage defensiveness. Spaying or neutering will help significantly with these behaviors. In many cases your bunny (bucks especially) might calm down with time if you wish not to spay/neuter. More often than not, does kept as pets will be healthier and more pleasant if spayed. Some bucks will spray, especially if other bunnies are in the area. It is recommended to find a rabbit-savvy veterinarian in your area and inquire about spaying/neutering costs before adopting a bunny. Spaying/neutering a bunny usually costs $150-600+ and is often performed when the bunny reaches 5-6 months of age.

Holland Lops are fairly low maintenance once you are well educated on their diets. A proper diet consists of hay, high quality pellet food, age approved treats and fresh water daily. You can offer your bunny greens daily, once they reach maturity around 5-6 months. As long they are fed a proper diet, Holland Lops can live as long as 8-10 years! They do require daily exercise and enrichment activities, daily socialization and a high quality diet. In addition you will need to trim their nails regularly and do a thorough body checks to make sure they are free from mites, mats in their fur or any teeth/ear issues. They are not required to receive any vaccines or other preventative medications if they are housed indoors as pets.

It is essential to be well prepared for your bunny when he/she comes home. We have created a Recommend Supply Shopping list. You can view and print a shopping list here:

Our bunnies are all housed inside our house in a climate-controlled room for the wellbeing and socialization. While it is best to house your bunny indoors, we won't dictate where you can or can't house your bunnies. However, please be advised that bunnies struggle in high heat as they have a hard time regulating their body temperatures. Anything above 85°F can be harmful to a bunny's wellbeing and health. Careful planning and research should be done if you are adamant on housing your bunny outside. Housing your bunny outside can also cause them to become less social/friendly because they aren't a part of your day-to-day activities inside. They can become timid and scared of you. There are precautions that should be taken to prevent the spread of RHDV2 which is a fatal rabbit disease. Your bunny will be more susceptible to illnesses such as fleas, mites, E.C., coccidia, snuffles as well as predators if they are housed outside.

Yes! This is one of many things that sets us apart from other rabbitries! We place a very large emphasis on making sure all of our babies are litter box trained by the time they go to their new homes. Here at State 48, all of our herd bunnies are litter trained. We start early litter training for all babies. The timeframe to fully litter train is different for each bunny. Some pick up litter training fairly quickly, some are more stubborn. Our goal is to ensure each bunny is off to a great start when they leave our care to help with a smooth transition into their new homes.

Not generally. A bunny that is well-cared with a high quality diet should not have a noticeable smell. Bunnies are naturally clean animals and regularly groom themselves, so as long as their living area is kept clean and their litter box is changed frequently, you shouldn't smell them significantly. With that said, as bunnies reach maturity, they can spray to make territory. The best solution is to have them spayed/neutered to remove that urge to mark territory.

Your bunnies diet will consist of 90% hay and 10% pellets. Hay is absolutely essential for their digestive system. At around 5-6 months old, you can start to introduce greens, veggies, and fruits. Treats can be given in moderation and your bunny will love you for them! Treats are great for building trust and bonding with your bunny. We provide you with all the information necessary on diet.

To some extend, yes. Many bunnies enjoy cuddling; however, their style of cuddling might be different than what your expect from other pets like cats or dogs. They generally show affection through behaviors like head-butting, chin rubbing, and nudging. Many prefer gentle stroking on the floor rather than being held for long periods in your lap or arms. This is due to them being a prey animals naturally wary of being picked up. As well, they are ground dwelling animals and feel more secure on a solid surface. Please note, building a close and trusting relationship with your bunny can be a process. So it might take a little time for your bunny to warm up and give those cuddles. Getting on their level and showering them with love and treats, is the fastest way to their heart.

For families with small children, I usually recommend a buck, but it really depends on each bunny's personality. Does can be sweet and affectionate just as bucks, especially when spayed. Bucks can become moody during bunny puberty just as does can become grumpy or territorial. Please understand that your bunny's temperament is always a variable. The best advice we can give is to pick a bunny you like and plan on getting it spayed/neutered if necessary. All of our bunnies get daily interaction, but many bunnies never get over the fear of heights and being picked up. Most bunnies prefer and enjoy play time on the floor. Giving him/her small (age appropriate) treats like raw oats, a thin slice of banana, or a few stalks of cilantro will definitely helps to create a bond. Last but not least, give lots of head rubs! Even the grumpiest bunny will love gentle head rubs.

Contrary to popular belief, bunnies are perfectly fine being a singleton as long as they are given daily attention and interaction. They will bond with YOU instead of another bunny. There is an art to bonding bunnies. Due to the unique process of bonding bunnies, we recommend our families to purchase one bunny first. Once that bunny is spayed/neutered, then bring a second bunny of the opposite gender into the mix. Bunnies do best when following this method. We can provide families more details once they decide two bunnies is best for their family and will help guide families during this process.

A full pedigree is a document containing 4+ generations of lineage on a bunny. A Pedigree will list your bunny, your bunny's parents, grandparents and great grandparents. All of our bunnies here at State 48 Rabbitry are fully pedigreed.

All of our bunnies are purebred, high quality Holland Lops. It is our mission to litter box train each baby by the time they go home. Between all the love, training and go home package, we price our bunnies accordingly. Our adoption fee is $250 plus tax for pet bunnies. All of our bunnies will go home with an approved Bunny Care Bag! Included in your bag is a litter box, sample of litter, small package of treat mix, a small bag of hay, transition feed and a bag of enrichment toys. Also included is your bunny's birth certificate. Prior to your bunny's go home date you will receive and email with our digital extensive care packet that covers everything you need to know when caring for your bunny. We also provide advice for the lifetime of your bunny and offer a limited health guarantee.

Yes. Bunnies are 100% healthy to our knowledge when they leave our care. We give daily wellness checks and never send home a bunny in questionable health. If anything happens to your bunny within our care, the family will be contacted immediately to replace/refund or transfer your deposit. We also encourage families to look over their bunnies at the time of pick up. Once a bunny leaves our care, we offer a 48-hour conditional health guarantee to refund or replace at our discretion. We do offer options for any issues that may arise outside of the 48-hour timeframe. These details are defined in our Pet Sales Agreement.

We do not offer pedigrees for pet bunnies. We do our best to deter backyard breeding or hobbyist breeding. Breeding is prohibited. We may offer pedigrees for select 4H/FFA programs at our discretion. If you are registered or plan to sign up for an 4H/FFA program, please contact us prior to placing your waitlist deposit or reserving a bunny.

No. Bunnies cannot be spayed/neutered until 4-6 months of age. This is also at each vets discretion. Occasionally, we may help a family rehome a spayed/neutered pet bunny. Any adult bunnies we place up for sale will not be spayed/neutered, but may require a spay/neuter contract at our discretion.

No, we do not ship our bunnies due to the stress of shipping transport. As well, due to our climate, shipping is very limited. Bunnies can fly in cabin as a carry one for the following airlines depending on your city: United, Frontier, Alaska Air, and Spirit. There are also ground transports available. It is the customer’s responsibility to find and coordinate transport. When using transport, all health guarantees are voided.

Yes, we will work with transport if it has been arranged by the buyer. When using transport, all health guarantees are voided.

The first step to purchasing one of our bunnies, is to be added to our nursery wait list. In order to be added to our nursery wait list, all new families are required to fill out a wait list application. We want our bunnies going to the best homes and caregivers, so priority is given to those that are the best matches for available bunnies. Approved applicants will be added to our waiting list and contacted first when bunnies are available for reservation. Before submitting a wait list application, please ensure you are ready and committed to owning a bunny. Our wait list only has so many spots each month so when a spot on the waitlist is reserved, we are turning away other families. Once bunnies are around 6-7 weeks old, we will confirm genders and starting taking reservations on them. To learn more about this process check out our Adoption Process section. Bunnies are ready to go home once they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned.

When a group of babies is old enough to be reserved (typically 6-8 weeks of age) I will start at the top of the waitlist and work my way down. Families are given 2 hours to respond before I automatically continue down the waitlist. Even if your two hours elapse, you can still reserve a baby that is in the "available album". Just know that the photos have already been sent to other families on the waitlist. As babies become reserved, I will remove that baby from the "available album". To reserve a baby I require a $30 nonrefundable deposit. This deposit does go towards the total cost of the baby and can be paid the same way as the waitlist deposit.

Families has the ability to pass and wait for a future bunny. Many families will do this if they are seeking a specific color or gender. This does not mean you lose your spot on the waitlist. You will remain in the same spot and when a new group of bunnies are ready to be reserved, I will start at the top of the waitlist and work my way down again.

Short answer, yes. When available families can purchase two bunnies with limitations. Please reach out to us to discuss. There is an art to bonding bunnies. Due to the unique process of bonding bunnies, we encourage our families to purchase one bunny first. Once that bunny is spayed/neutered, then bring a second bunny of the opposite gender into the mix. Bunnies do best when following this method. We can provide families more details once they decide two bunnies are best for their family and will help guide families during this process. Contrary to popular belief, bunnies are perfectly fine being a singleton as long as they are given daily attention and interaction. They will bond with YOU instead of another bunny.

Per Arizona state law, no bunnies can leave our care until 8 weeks of age. No exceptions. Once a deposit is placed on a bunny, we will reach out to our families to schedule pick up within 7 days from the time the bunny is 8 weeks old. Occasionally, we may keep a bunny longer should we feel they need more time weaning from their mother.

The babies are $250 each. Our rabbitry specializes in unique and diverse colors. Since all of the babies require the same care and love, we do not charge extra for rare or exotic colors. Retiring adult bunnies will vary based on pedigree and show quality. These prices are subject to change pending incurred costs to maintain the herd.

Final balance for all bunny is required at the time of pick up. Final balance can be paid in the same form of payment as the deposit. Currently we accept Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, and cash at pickup.

For the safety of all involved, we meet all families at our local police station located at 2430 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208. It is here that they have a safe exchange area dedicated to public exchange of online sales.

We cannot guarantee gender 100% for young babies. We do our best to determine the sex of each baby early on, and check genders weekly. However, mistakes can be made. The difference between a buck and a doe at a young age is a matter of one tiny line. Although it is fairly uncommon, it is possible to misidentify the gender and especially if a bunny is a late bloomer. If we notice a misidentified gender while the bunny is in our care, the family is contacted immediately. We encourage families that are familiar with determining gender, to check and confirm the gender of their bunny at the time of pick up.