Almost all types of rabbits make good pets, but some need different amount and type of care. Think carefully before buying large types of rabbit or ones with long hair.

What to look for when buying a rabbit: When you choose your pet rabbit, there are several things to take into consideration. Make sure the rabbits are living in a clean place. Look at all the rabbits and their breed profiles. If just one is sick, it may mean that others are sick too. Healthy rabbits should not be too fat or too thin. They should have smooth coats and be clean, bright eyed and alert.

Choosing Large Breeds of Rabbits: A rabbit that is a very large breed costs much more to keep. They eat more food, they need very large hutches to live in, and big runs to exercise in. They may also need more veterinary care. Large rabbits may be too heavy for you to pick up when they are fully-grown. If they kick or bite it can really hurt.

Tip: All rabbits start off small, but may get very big. Make sure you know how big a baby rabbit will become before you buy it.

Choosing smaller rabbits: All rabbits have their own individual personalities. The very small rabbits look cute, but they may be too nervous to get used to being with children. Most people get a medium-sized breed because they are usually happy to be handled, but they will not get too big to hold.

Choosing long haired rabbits: Many people do not have time to look after a long haired rabbit. If you choose one, it is very important that you prevent its hair from getting tangled or matted. This takes a lot of time and effort. You have to brush the rabbit all over for at least twenty minutes every day. You will also need to take it to the vet to have its hair clipped once in a while. Long haired rabbits leave a lot of fluff around the house and often get fur balls. Fur balls are lumps of hair that get caught in the throat after rabbits have licked themselves clean.

One or more? Pet rabbits are much happier if you keep two or more together for company. If you get more than one, try to get then from the same family. Does( female rabbits) usually get along well, but bucks ( male rabbits) may fight. Some people keep just one pet rabbit, but you have to give a single rabbit a lot of attention to keep it happy.

Male or female? Both male and female rabbits make good pets. You should have them neutered or spayed by a vet when they are young, so they cannot have babies. Neutered bucks will live happily together and will not fight. They will not spray smelly urine.

Rabbits and guinea pigs: Some people keep guinea pigs and rabbits together; but animal care experts like the RSPCA donot think this is a good idea. They say it is better to keep two or more rabbits together.

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