English Lop — breed guide
The original lop: huge ears, small drama.
At a glance
- Group
- lop
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 4–5.5 kg (9–12 lb)
- Life span
- 5–7 years
- Coat
- Short coat; ears so long they rest on the floor
Living with a English Lop
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Very quiet.
- Good with children.
- Not always easy with other dogs — introduce carefully.
- Usually settles alongside a calm cat, supervised.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Sensitive to heat; keep summer walks short.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Laid-back · Affectionate · Placid
Health to watch
- Ear injuries and infections
- Sore hocks
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
The oldest lop breed — those ears can span over 60 cm tip to tip.
Questions people ask
Is a English Lop good with kids?
Generally yes. English Lops are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Can a English Lop live in a house with a cat?
Usually, yes — with supervision, and somewhere the english lop can retreat to that the cat cannot reach.
How much exercise does a English Lop need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a English Lop handle hot weather?
It is sensitive; avoid the midday heat.
Leash Life keeps a English Lop's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.