All about rabbits
We hear from you about your life with beautiful bunnies.
9 per cent of those who filled in the Big Pet Census own a rabbit. In total, we had an insight into the lives of over 8,000 of these sweet, small pets.
Rabbits are also very social animals, so it’s reassuring that the majority of people we spoke to said their rabbits live with at least one other rabbit. Learn about why rabbits love company of their own kind.
The five most popular rabbit breeds from the Big Pet Census
- 29 per cent are mixed breed or unsure
- 16 per cent are mini lops
- 9 per cent are lion heads
- 9 per cent are Netherland dwarfs
- 7 per cent are dwarf lops
Five most popular rabbit names from the Big Pet Census
- Luna
- Willow
- Daisy
- Thumper
- Oreo
The top five words people use to describe their rabbits
- Cute
- Funny
- Loving
- Fluffy
- Cheeky
We love talking about our rabbits!
When we asked, "How often do you talk about your rabbit during the day?" In England, 39 per cent of respondents talk about their rabbit a few times a day, compared to 34 per cent in Wales.
Celebrating your rabbit’s birthday
56 per cent of those we spoke to say they celebrated their rabbit’s birthday, showing just how much their pets are part of the family.
[Illustrations by Laura Ireland]
